FWF
Fwf Astra Awards
€500k–€1M (+ €200k tenure package for women)5 years
Formal announcement of the call takes place in June; application period opens thereafter. Previous cycle was 2024/2025.
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Details
| Funder | FWF |
| Budget | €500k–€1M (+ €200k tenure package for women) |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-06 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | AT |
Eligibility & scope
For researchers at R3 level (2–9 years post-PhD) across all disciplines, including arts-based research. Applicants must not hold a tenured professorship. Half of awards reserved for women; additional €200k tenure package available for women PIs. Host institution must be an Austrian research institution. Max two applications per career.
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