The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU) was established in 2000 with the aim of creating
an educational network for Austrian universities, universities of applied sciences, and other educational institutions in
Central Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific region.
It comprises a great
number of international partners of all fields of research and supports projects in the areas of research, research-based
teaching and art as well as technology cooperations. The projects are funded completely by funds of the Austrian Federal Ministry
of Frauen, Science and Research (BMFWF). For the 2026 project year, researchers at Austrian EPU member institutions are invited
to submit their applications. The project duration is one year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027).
Who can
participateProject proposals may only be submitted by researchers from Austrian universities, universities
of applied sciences, and non-university research institutions that are members of the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU).
Eligible
participants include PhD/doctoral students and researchers at Austrian and foreign universities as well as non-university
research institutions that are members of the EPU. The call is open to all scientific disciplines (incl. the arts).
SubmissionDeadline: January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM CET
Applications must be submitted exclusively
via the
OeAD Online Tool.
Further InformationAll details can be found on the
website
Project Funding in the Eurasia-Pacific Uninet. Additionally, a
webinar
on November 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM will provide all essential information about the application process.
