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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...

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

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 ...

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 thematic scope will be immediately rejected by the jury, regardl...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

This is an invite-only call for proposals that address fundamental research questions to advance understanding of post-acute infectious diseases such as ME/CFS. The aim of this call is to support collaborative consortia who develop innovative research projec...

This document specifies the process, criteria, and instrument of this call. It is aimed at applicants wishing to submit a proposal in the ME/CFS Call 2026 - Consolidator Call. For further information regarding the funding and submission guidelines, as well as ...

This call is issued within the WWTF instrument "project calls" (“Projekte”) specified in the WWTF Funding Guideline.   This call invites collaborative consortia to advance critical knowledge in post-acute infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on Myalg...

This call is co-financed by the WE&ME Foundation and WWTF in equal shares. The WE&ME Foundation (formerly TEMPI Foundation) was established in 2020 by the Ströck family and is situated in Vienna, Austria, where the family is renowned for their "Ströck" bakerie...

For the submission of the proposal written in English, please go to the WWTF Funding Portal. Important Information for your Submission Proposal deadline: June 23rd, 2026, 2 pm CET All core team members i.e., coordinating PI (PI&C) and co-PIs, may access a...

This is an invite only call, meaning each WWTF-funded ME/CFS 2024 Understanding ME/CFS call project is eligible to submit one proposal. This can be done by one of the Principal Investigators. The general eligibility of applicants is specified in the WWTF Fund...