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Scope This call is issued within the WWTF Vienna Research Groups for Young Investigators programme, in the area of Information and Communication Technology, under the theme “AI/ML for Vienna”. The focus is on two parallel tracks: “Foundational AI/ML Research” ...

As the aim of the VRG program is to strengthen Vienna as a research location by attracting talents who will provide new expertise and input for the Viennese research landscape, VRG leaders must be recruited from an institution outside of Austria. VRG leaders a...

This call is issued within the WWTF Vienna Research Groups for Young Investigators programme, in the area of Information and Communication Technology, under the theme “AI/ML for Vienna”. The focus is on two parallel tracks: “Foundational AI/ML Research” track:...

The application process for the Vienna Research Groups program includes the following steps: Submission of a proposal: concise proposal demonstrating the candidate’s qualifications and proposed research Participation in a hearing: presentation of proposed res...

The general eligibility of applicants is specified in the / WWTF Funding Guideline (in German only). An application is prepared in tandem: the future VRG leader ("VRG candidate") applies together with the proponent, who represents a research institution in Vie...

The VRG program emphasizes that the contractual arrangement and institutional position of the VRG group leader should be structured to support a clear long-term career trajectory, with the ultimate aim of securing a tenured appointment at the host institution ...

One of the main objectives of the VRG programme is to enable recipients to pursue a career path that leads to a full professorship. In Austria, this typically occurs via a career position, in accordance with UG2002 (for organizations that fall under the UG2022...

The following criteria are used throughout the evaluation process: Scope Is the project within the scope of the call as described in the call specifications? Projects which are not within the call's scope will be immediately rejected by the jury, regardless of...

Funding should be used to cover the costs for the research group. All costs that are directly attributable to the project and are regarded as commonly required in the respective scientific field are eligible for funding. Please also consider your host institut...

WWTF’s Gender Strategy and Gender Equality Plan must be considered throughout the application (for applicants, pages 19 and 20 of the document are especially relevant). Please note, that WWTF requests jury members and reviewers to take into account both gender...

Compliance with the rules for good scientific practice, including the observance of ethical aspects in research, is mandatory. This pertains to the application process and, in case of funding, the actual research work. WWTF is member of the Austrian Agency fo...

WWTF requires compliance with its Open Science Policy. This document outlines the rights, roles and responsibilities of WWTF, researchers, and research organizations.

WWTF emphasizes the importance of human responsibility for the content submitted at all stages of the application process. Furthermore, WWTF recognizes that the use of genAI tools is pervasive and can facilitate proposal writing, for example in relation to imp...

Call jury The core element of WWTF’s decision making processes is an international jury mandated to provide a funding recommendation to the WWTF boards. Depending on the scope of the call, the jury is comprised of 5-8 outstanding international experts who have...

In case of funding, WWTF will contact the VRG candidate and proponent for the steps leading to a funding contract. The VRG leader will be provided with the necessary documents for the contract. A signed employment contract between the VRG leader and the host i...

Funded VRG leaders are committed to delivering reports and participating in evaluation and monitoring. WWTF offers the possibility to adapt the work plan according to project needs. For details see WWTF’s Reporting and Accounting Guideline.

Funded projects will be showcased via WWTF public relations activities. This includes displaying the projects via respective websites, contributing to other multimedia activities or presenting the work at stakeholder meetings. Funded projects will also be invi...