# Arts-Based Research

**Funder:** FWF
**Duration:** Maximum 48 months
**Consortium:** Optional — national or international research partners can be added
**Application:** Rolling submissions via online application portal elane; approval decided at May and November/December Scientific Board meetings
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** AT
**Official call:** https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/projects/arts-based-research
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds innovative, high-quality arts-based research where artistic practice plays a key role in the research questions. Applicant must hold arts-based research qualifications and the project must be carried out at an Austrian research institution with necessary infrastructure.

## Summary

The FWF Arts-Based Research (PEEK) programme funds innovative, high-quality arts-based research projects of up to 48 months where artistic practice and methodology are central to the enquiry. It is open to qualified researchers in arts-based disciplines at Austrian institutions, with the option to include national or international research partners. PEEK operates on a continuous call basis, allowing researchers to apply at any time during the year.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with demonstrated expertise and track record in arts-based research
- Applicants based at recognised Austrian research institutions
- Projects where artistic practice and methodology are core to the research design
- Interdisciplinary teams with national or international research partners

## Key dates

- Continuous rolling call, apply at any time during the year
- Up to 48-month project duration

## Tips for applicants

- PEEK prioritises methodological rigour alongside artistic innovation; articulate how your artistic practice constitutes research methodology, not illustration.
- FWF expects clear articulation of research questions and expected outcomes even when the process is exploratory; vagueness reads as unfunded.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long can an FWF PEEK project run?

Up to 48 months (four years) per project.

### Who is eligible for FWF Arts-Based Research (PEEK)?

Qualified researchers in arts-based disciplines based at Austrian institutions; national and international research partners may be included.

### Is FWF PEEK a rolling call?

Yes, PEEK operates on a continuous basis, allowing researchers to apply at any time throughout the year.

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