Joint Grant Programs

The University of Chicago and the University of Vienna aim to expand and strengthen their scientific collaboration. To accomplish this goal, the Chicago - Vienna International Grant Program has been set up. 

The grant program is designed to support University of Vienna and University of Chicago faculty to organize and implement joint projects (e.g. joint seminars or workshops). Eligible faculty members may apply for funding in an amount up to US$ 12,500.

Project proposals are strongly encouraged to have a public component, such as a talk or culminating event, to discuss avenues to build up joint research collaborations, to lead to a joint publication and/or to a joint submission to external funding agencies.

The joint projects 2023 can take place either in Chicago or in Vienna.

Submission deadline: November 3, 2023

 Downloads

•   Call Notice 2023

HUJI - UNIVIE Joint Research Grant 2023

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to further expand common research interests at both universities and to strengthen existing networks. In the framework of their Strategic Partnership, established in 2015, the universities are pleased to announce the launch of a new grant program for a joint research project.

The call is open to applicants from all disciplines with the exception of Austrian Studies.

Funding

In this call, up to two (2) projects will be funded. The maximum funding per project is 20.000 EUR.

The grant is designed to support faculty members of HUJI und UNIVIE in pursuing a joint research project by funding:

• Travel expenses and subsistence costs
• Material costs (e.g. consumables) and costs for equipment/infrastructure (e.g. rent for research equipment) necessary for the implementation of the research project (except basic equipment such as computers).ct

At UNIVIE personnel costs are not eligible for funding. At HUJI (partial) scholarships for advanced students would be eligible for funding.

Timelines

• Publication of the application: August 2023
• Submission deadline: 18 October 2023
• Selection decision: November 2023
• Project start: January 2024
• Project duration: max. 18 months

Applicants and Application Process

Applications are submitted jointly by one researcher (faculty member) from each of the two universities who act as the two principal investigators (PI). The PIs share a common, innovative research interest and wish to pursue a joint research project. It is an advantage (but not a must) if other scholars from both universities, both from the respective research groups and interdisciplinary, participate in the project. Participation of PhD students is possible and encouraged.

For details on the application document, please see the Call Notice. 

Applications should be submitted to franz.michalke@univie.ac.at and to almal@savion.huji.ac.il

 Downloads

• HUJI-UNIVIE Joint Research Grant Call Notice 2023
• HUJI-UNIVIE Joint Research Grant Cost Calculation

Kyoto University (KU) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to further expand and strengthen
cooperation in the framework of their Strategic Partnership established in 2019. In striving to achieve
this goal, the universities are pleased to announce the grant program for joint projects to support
collaborations in research and education between their faculty members in all academic disciplines.

The grant program seeks to support scientists from both institutions to either deepen and broaden
ongoing collaboration, or to initiate new cooperation projects. Priority will be given to providing
support for new projects.

Funding

In this call we expect to fund approximately six projects. The total funding amount per project is up to EUR 8,000 / JPY 1,150,000.

The grant is designed to support faculty members of KU und UNIVIE in pursuing joint activities such as:

• Intensive research workshops, conferences, roundtables, and symposia
• Mobility for joint research and meetings
• The development of joint (PhD) education activities, such as short term programs (e.g. summer/winter schools), seminars and colloquia
• Joint publications

Eligible Costs

• Travel expenses
• Accommodation costs
• Catering costs (for in-person activities only)
• Venue rental fees
• Costs for student assistants
• Shipment costs
• Publishing costs

Timelines

• Submission deadline: 6:59 (JST) 9 May / 23:59 (CEST) 8 May 2023
• Selection decision: late June 2023
• Funding period duration: July 2023 to early March 2024

Applicants

Application Process

 Downloads

• Project Call 2023
• Application Form KU - UNIVIE Joint Grant Program 2023

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to support their researchers in consolidating and expanding existing collaborations between the two universities, as well as initiating new networks. Therefore, the universities are pleased to announce a new call for Joint Seminars within the framework of their Strategic Partnership established in 2015.

The call is open to applicants from all disciplines except Austrian Studies.

Funding

In this call, a minimum of two (2) projects will be funded. The maximum funding per Joint Seminar amounts to up to EUR 4.000 (up to 2.000€ from each institution)

The grant is designed to support faculty members of HUJI und UNIVIE by funding:

• Travel expenses
•  Accommodation and subsistence costs

Timelines

•     Submission deadline: 1 June 2023
•     Selection decision: July 2023
•     Recommended implementation period: October 2023 to June 2024

Applicants and Application Process

Applications are submitted jointly by one researcher (faculty member) from each of the two universities in one pdf-file.

Applications should be submitted to franz.michalke@univie.ac.at and to almal@savion.huji.ac.il.

 Downloads

• HUJI-UNIVIE Joint Research Grant Call Notice