# PEEK – Programme for Arts-Based Research

**Funder:** FWF
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage — rolling submission via elane portal; international review by PEEK Jury; decision by Scientific Board
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** AT
**Official call:** https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/projects/arts-based-research
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds arts-based research projects (PEEK) at Austrian research institutions with the necessary infrastructure. Applicant must have arts-based research qualifications to lead the project. Project-specific personnel and non-personnel costs can be requested; number of reviews depends on funding amount.

## Summary

FWF PEEK funds arts-based research projects at Austrian institutions, supporting both personnel and project-specific non-personnel costs. Applicants must hold arts-based research qualifications and be based at an institution with appropriate research infrastructure. The call is open continuously with rolling submissions and decisions at regular Scientific Board meetings.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with arts-based research qualifications leading projects
- Applicants based at Austrian research institutions with dedicated arts infrastructure
- Projects spanning artistic practice, theory, and interdisciplinary collaboration

## Key dates

- Rolling submissions via elane portal; decisions at May and November/December Scientific Board meetings
- Single-stage application and international peer review

## Tips for applicants

- Arts-based research qualifications of the lead applicant are a gating criterion; document these clearly in your CV and research statement.
- Budget justification must map personnel and non-personnel costs explicitly to research activities; vague cost categories trigger reviewer questions.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is FWF PEEK and who can apply?

FWF PEEK funds arts-based research projects at Austrian institutions. Applicants must hold arts-based research qualifications and be affiliated with an institution with appropriate research infrastructure.

### When are the application deadlines for FWF PEEK?

PEEK operates on rolling submissions with decisions generally made at May and November/December Scientific Board meetings.

### What costs can I request in a FWF PEEK application?

You can request project-specific personnel costs and non-personnel costs; the number of peer reviews depends on the total funding amount.

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