This measure serves to provide support for Ukrainian researchers who have fled Ukraine or who are unable to return to Ukraine because of the war. These persons may be employed in ongoing FWF projects for a maximum of 12 months on the basis of requests for additional funding.
Target group
Researchers, including technical personnel
- Refugees with Ukrainian citizenship
- Ukrainian citizens who have resided in Austria for a maximum of 2 years
- Maximum number of persons per FWF project: 2
- Maximum duration of employment: 12 months per person
Eligible funding categories
All funding categories that include the option of funding project personnel (except for the Schrödinger Programme)
Application materials
Free-form explanation of research content, including a description of the tasks within the project
- Requested costs as per FWF standard rates
- Free-form CV(s) of the person(s) to be employed
- Passport copy (copies)
- Confirmation by the research institution that the person(s) can be employed (copy of a blue residence care „Ausweis für Vertriebene“ or a valid residence title)
Requests for additional funding are accepted continuously.
Further information
Crisis Support for Researchers from Ukraine
Possibilities at the Faculty of Psychology are posted on #Science for Ukraine
