WWTF | Empirical Social Sciences 2026
The Empirical Social Sciences 2026 Call "Resilience & Crises" invites researchers to submit proposals for exploratory, interdisciplinary research projects that advance the conceptualization of resilience in relation to selected crises – primarily with regard to their societal dimensions.
The project must be led by a social scientist. Projects should initiate structured collaboration with other scientific disciplines and with relevant practitioner communities, and employ methodological approaches capable of anticipating potential future crises.
Funding sum
A total of 2 million euros has been dedicated to this call. The funding range per project is 50,000–100,000 euros. Additional funding opportunities are available for collaborative projects between scientists in Vienna and Lower Austria. Details can be found at Joint Projects.
Important dates
- The submission deadline is 17 June 2026, 14h and is done via WWTF Funding Portal.
- Expected funding decision: October 2026.
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Project start: January 2027.
More information on the submission guidelines is available directly in the call.
Events and Workshops
- Matchmaking and Networking on 23 March 2026, 13–17h at Albert-Schweitzer-Haus, Schwarzspanierstraße 13, 1090 Wien (Registration starts mid-February)
- Online info events about the call on 24 April 2026, 10–12h
- Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88940626855?pwd=S8Wj3paDRxu6z7KYilBAb7uo34pJxY.1
Meeting-ID: 889 4062 6855
Kenncode: 581440
- Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88940626855?pwd=S8Wj3paDRxu6z7KYilBAb7uo34pJxY.1
- Foresight Workshop on 8 April 2026, 13–16h
- Foresight Workshop on 9 April 2026, 9–12h