The call for proposals “LUKE – Linking Ukraine to the European Research Area” supports research projects involving Ukraine.

Basic research projects are funded by the FWF for a maximum of 24 months. Submission deadline: May 15, 2026.

Industrial research or experimental development projects are funded by the FFG with a maximum of €600,000 for a maximum of 24 months. Submission deadline: May 15, 2026

Call topics for submission to both funding agencies:

1. Energy: Sustainable and renewable energy and energy security

2. Cybersecurity: Cyber resilience of critical infrastructures and adaptive cybersecurity systems

3. Medical and health research: Telemedicine, biomedical research

3.1 Sub-topic 1: Adoption of telemedicine for remote healthcare solutions

3.2 Sub-topic 2: Innovative research on cellular signaling pathways for biomedical applications

4. Social sciences and humanities: Social reconciliation, sustainable social development, and human capital restoration