With the nonprofit-funded Rückenwind Funding Bonus, the FWF’s alpha+ Foundation supports the academic careers of internationally active researchers in the Erwin Schrödinger program. Thanks to a grant of up to €5,000 per Erwin Schrödinger fellow, aspiring researchers can strengthen their connections with international colleagues and attend conferences and specialization courses.
Target group
The funding bonus is available to FWF-funded Erwin Schrödinger fellows who meet the subject-specific requirements and whose projects were approved in the year prior to the call.
Funding goals
On behalf of the alpha+ Foundation of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the FWF invites applications for Rückenwind Funding Bonuses on an annual basis. The program supports the career development, international networking, and knowledge transfer of up-and-coming researchers in the Erwin Schrödinger program.
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Additional program-specific information
Applications for the Rückenwind Funding Bonus can be submitted under the Erwin Schrödinger program.
Funding period and funding amount
Up to € 5,000 can be applied for in the Rückenwind Funding Bonus program.
Prerequisites
- The funding bonus is available to FWF-funded Erwin Schrödinger fellows whose projects were approved in the year prior to the call.
- The projects submitted must meet the subject specific requirements of the current call for proposals.
- For further details, please see the application guidelines.
Approval
The alpha+ Foundation of the FWF makes funding decisions and notifies applicants of the decision.
Application information
- Proposals are submitted online using the electronic application portal elane.
- The Application Guidelines apply.
Number of eligible projects
The number of Rückenwind Funding Bonuses awarded depends on the amount of funding provided by private donors and can vary from year to year.
Funding institution
alpha+ Foundation of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
