Overview
Austria-wide funding call for empirical-quantitative social-science research using existing administrative, register, panel, survey or comparable official statistical data.
Complete grant details
Projects must be carried out at a research institution in Austria and can run for up to two years. Requested budgets must be EUR 165,000–385,000 including 10% overhead on direct project costs. Total funding available for the 2026 call is EUR 3 million. Stage 1 is a Short Proposal open to all eligible applicants; Stage 2 is invitation-only.
Eligibility requirements
Researchers in Austria from all disciplines developing empirical-quantitative social-science applications may apply individually or in groups of up to three. The project must be hosted at an Austrian research institution, and applicants must provide the host institution's signed consent. Additional AMDC accreditation requirements apply where AMDC data will be used.
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Verification notes
Primary OeAW 2026 call page checked after its 1 September 2026 opening. Stage-1 Short Proposal is due 2 November 2026; the source does not state a clock time, so only deadline_date is stored.
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