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Research Culture and Integrity Ambassador Grants in Austria

The University of Graz is inviting applicants to apply for the Research Culture and Integrity Ambassador Grants 2025. Each year, the Research Careers Campus funds three innovative projects with up to €5,000 to strengthen collegiality, academic integrity, and a supportive research culture across the university.

The grants are open to all members of the University of Graz, including researchers, students, and research managers. Applicants must propose innovative projects that promote positive research culture and integrity, addressing areas such as scientific practice, peer support, accessibility, diversity, communication, or leadership.

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Founded in 1585, the University of Graz is one of Austria’s oldest and largest universities, renowned for its tradition of academic excellence and innovation. Located in the historic city of Graz, the university hosts a vibrant community of students, researchers, and staff from around the world. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and societal impact, it offers a wide range of programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: University of Graz

  • Department: Research Careers Campus (RCC)

  • Course Level: Open to university members (researchers, students, and research managers)

  • Award: Up to €5,000 per project (three projects funded annually)

  • Access Mode: Online application (via Limesurvey form)

  • Number of Awards: 3

  • Nationality: Open to all nationalities (applicants must be members of the University of Graz)

  • The award can be taken in: Austria

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All (applicants must be part of the University of Graz)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The grants can support projects in any subject offered by the university that promote a positive research culture and good scientific practice.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be members of the University of Graz (researchers, students, or research managers).

    • Propose a project that addresses key themes such as scientific integrity, peer support, accessibility, diversity, leadership, communication, academic kindness, open science, or related areas.

    • Clearly define project objectives, funding needs, and impact measurement.

    • Commit to submitting a written report at the project’s conclusion and presenting outcomes at the RCC Annual Event.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online Limesurvey application form (available in English or German). The application should include:

  • Information about the project management team and participants.

  • Project title, ambition, and vision.

  • Intended impact and needs assessment.

  • Funding request and planned use of funds.

  • Timeline with start and end dates.

  • Implementation methods and identified target groups.

  • Plans for measuring project impact.

Announcement of results: Mid to late November 2025

Benefits

  • Funding of up to €5,000 per project (three projects selected annually).

  • Flexibility in the use of funds, which may cover expert consultations, retreats, workshops, student assistants, teaching activities, or related expenses (in line with university guidelines).

  • Opportunity to create lasting improvements in research culture and integrity at the University of Graz.

  • Recognition as a Research Culture and Integrity Ambassador and visibility at RCC events and publications.

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