New Millions for Joint Research by Vienna and Lower Austria

The state of Lower Austria has extended its cooperation with the Vienna Science, Research and Technology Fund (WWTF) until October 2028. This continues a partnership that has existed since 2019, which has so far enabled 17 projects with a total volume of around 11.7 million euros.

Three Million Euros for New Projects from Lower Austria

As part of the new agreement, Lower Austria is providing up to three million euros for further cooperation projects. Supported are initiatives where institutions from both federal states collaborate. The goal is to strengthen scientific networking and innovative capacity.

Projects previously funded include those from ISTA, the University for Continuing Education Krems, or the FH St. Pölten. One example: Gerontologist Vera Gallistl, together with TU Wien, investigated how older nursing home residents can learn through AI. Her project emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research.

New Focus: Support for Young Researchers on ME/CFS

For the first time, the state of Lower Austria is also participating in a WWTF call for proposals on ME/CFS. This is a complex neuroimmunological disease. Two young researchers from Lower Austrian institutions can each receive up to 40,000 euros in funding.

Deputy Governor Stephan Pernkopf and WWTF President Michael Häupl highlighted the supra-regional benefits of the cooperation. Research, according to Pernkopf, is the foundation for innovation and quality of life. Häupl emphasized the importance of interregional collaboration for international top-level research.

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