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.
