Projects for Internationalization

Within the framework of this funding, cross-border bi- and multilateral projects in the fields of vocational and further education, general education, science, and research are supported. The goal is to create a nationally coordinated and internationally competitive higher education and research area in Austria. Eligible for funding are educational institutions operating throughout Austria, public institutions, as well as non-profit organizations that implement innovative cooperation projects. The measure is explicitly aimed at institutions and actors who wish to promote professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and networking in international partnerships. By pooling expertise from different countries, synergies arise that lead to sustainable impulses in teaching and research.

The funding type is a non-repayable grant with an unlimited application deadline – submissions are possible at any time. Projects that meet the substantive requirements of the respective call components are funded. Key evaluation criteria include the quality of network activities, the scientific qualification of the participating partners, and the content alignment with the funding objective. Continuous funding creates a legally clear framework that allows project participants to establish long-term international cooperations and to plan operational activities flexibly. With a budget of €2.64 million for direct funding, the measure contributes to expanding global educational networking and sustainably strengthening Austria as a location for research and teaching.