The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to further expand common research interests at both universities and to strengthen existing networks. In the framework of their Strategic Partnership, established in 2015, the universities are pleased to announce the launch of a new grant program for a joint research project.
The call is open to applicants from all disciplines with the exception of Austrian Studies.
Funding
In this call, up to two (2) projects will be funded. The maximum funding per project is 20.000 EUR.
The grant is designed to support faculty members of HUJI und UNIVIE in pursuing a joint research project by funding:
- Travel expenses and subsistence costs
- Material costs (e.g. consumables) and costs for equipment/infrastructure (e.g. rent for research equipment) necessary for the implementation of the research project (except basic equipment such as computers).ct
At UNIVIE personnel costs are not eligible for funding. At HUJI (partial) scholarships for advanced students would be eligible for funding.
Timelines
- Publication of the application: August 2023
- Submission deadline: 18 October 2023
- Selection decision: November 2023
- Project start: January 2024
- Project duration: max. 18 months
Applicants and Application Process
Applications are submitted jointly by one researcher (faculty member) from each of the two universities who act as the two principal investigators (PI). The PIs share a common, innovative research interest and wish to pursue a joint research project. It is an advantage (but not a must) if other scholars from both universities, both from the respective research groups and interdisciplinary, participate in the project. Participation of PhD students is possible and encouraged.
For details on the application document, please see the Call Notice.
Applications should be submitted to franz.michalke@univie.ac.at and to almal@savion.huji.ac.il
