The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to fund a joint research project to expand common research interests at both universities and strengthen research cooperation.
In the medium term, this program is expected to lead to further research collaborations; especially externally funded projects, joint publications, thus deepening the HUJI – UNIVIE Strategic Partnership. In addition, the participating research groups shall be encouraged to work closely together beyond the project activities and identify further areas of cooperation (e.g. joint teaching, lectures, and events).
The call is open to applicants from all disciplines with the exception of Austrian Studies.
Funding
Two (2) projects will be funded at the maximum funding amount of 20,000€ (10,000€ per partner).
Eligible costs are:
- Travel expenses and subsistence costs
- Material costs (e.g. consumables) and costs for small equipment/infrastructure (e.g. rent for research equipment) necessary for the implementation of the research project (except basic equipment such as computers).
At UNIVIE personnel costs are not eligible for funding.
At HUJI (partial) scholarships for advanced students would be eligible for funding.
Applicants and Application Process
Applicants should be faculty members holding a tenure-track position at HUJI, or senior faculty members at UNIVIE (full professors, assistant professors, or associate professors).
Applications are submitted jointly by one researcher 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. Having organized a Joint Seminar previously would be an asset but not a must.
For details on the application document, please see the Call Notice.
The application is to be sent as one PDF document by email to each responsible person at HUJI and UNIVIE:
- HUJI Ms. Alma Lessing
✉ almal@huji.savion.ac.il - UNIVIE Ms. Barbara Grodecka-Poprawska
✉ barbara.grodecka-poprawska@univie.ac.at
Timelines
- Submission deadline: 4 September 2025
- Selection decision: October/November 2025
- Project start: January 2026
- Project duration: max. 18 months
