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In the proposal, WWTF requires information about the Vienna Research Group Leader and the proponent. Further partners can be part of the project (either in-kind or funded by WWTF) and can be added later on. First of all, you have to complete your profile. We r...

Go to “My proposals and roles” in the top menu and click on the incomplete proposal. The proposal is organized in seven chapters (as tabs). Basic Information To be filled out by the VRG candidate. When entering the scientific disciplines, fields will be sug...

Signatures / Authorizations Submission of the proposal requires the signatures of the authorized person(s) at the future host institution of the VRG candidate (“Authorization”). Please consult your institutional research services regarding the person mandated...

Once all symbols are green, the proposal can be submitted. The submit button is in the last chapter at the bottom.  Please check your proposal again for accuracy of the information provided before submitting it. You can download the proposal PDF anytime. A...

All proposals must be written in English and must be submitted electronically via the WWTF’s Funding Portal. The Funding Portal allows you to manage your personal information independently of proposals and calls. If you are involved in multiple proposals or...

This call is open to all topics and areas in Environmental Systems Research, and researchers from all disciplines (e.g., natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, health sciences, climate research ...) are welcome. The future Vienna Research Group is exp...

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 said document are especially relevant). Please note, that WWTF requests jury members and reviewers to take into account both g...

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 ...