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The FWF doc.funds programme funds structured doctoral training programmes at Austrian institutions, with grants of up to 48 months for consortia of at least 5 researchers. It supports both scientific and arts-based doctoral education and is open to established programmes that have operated for a minimum of two years. This is a consortium-based grant, making it suited to institutions with critical mass in a research area.
Details
| Funder | FWF |
| Budget | Personnel costs for 5–10 doctoral candidates + up to €5,000/candidate/year training costs |
| Duration | Up to 48 months |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 5 researchers at an Austrian degree-granting institution |
| Eligible countries | AT |
Eligibility & scope
Funds structured doctoral training programs at Austrian institutions entitled to grant doctoral degrees. At least 5 researchers must form a consortium; the doctoral program must have been in place for at least 2 years. Covers personnel costs for 5–10 doctoral candidates plus up to €5,000/candidate/year in training costs.
Who Should Apply
- •Established doctoral programmes at Austrian doctoral-degree-granting institutions
- •Consortia of at least 5 researchers in scientific or arts-based research
- •Programmes operational for a minimum of 2 years
- •Institutions seeking to enhance structured doctoral training capacity
Key Dates
- •Project duration: up to 48 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The 5-researcher minimum is a hard gate; coalition-building across departments strengthens competitiveness.
- ✓Emphasise how your programme structure adds value beyond individual PhD supervision, structured curricula, cross-disciplinary integration, and career-development support resonate with FWF's mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FWF doc.funds grant?
FWF doc.funds funds structured doctoral training programmes at Austrian institutions, supporting up to 48 months of programme activity for consortia of at least 5 researchers.
Who can apply for FWF doc.funds?
Austrian institutions entitled to grant doctoral degrees, provided they can form a consortium of at least 5 researchers and the doctoral programme has been in place for at least 2 years.
Does FWF doc.funds support both science and arts research?
Yes, the programme covers structured doctoral training in both scientific and arts-based research.
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