FWF | Young Independent Researcher Groups

Interdisciplinarity, innovative research approaches and the networking of internationally outstanding young scientists are the focus of the newly launched research funding programme. The Young Independent Researcher Groups will provide funding for researchers up to a maximum of four years after their doctorate. In mixed teams, the postdocs are expected to work together across disciplines on a complex and innovative topic.

A Young Independent Researcher Group gathers three to five researchers in a team, who come from different science disciplines and work for at least two different research institutions or at least two organisational units within an institution. This is intended to strengthen cooperation and networking in science. In addition, it offers young talent the opportunity to gain initial experience in the independent coordination of research groups.

The Young Independent Researcher Groups are designed to provide new insights, particularly in the humanities, social sciences and cultural sciences, which can only be gained through a multidisciplinary approach.

More information: https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/fwf-programmes/young-independent-researcher-groups/