Environmental Systems Research 2026 (in Begutachtung)
Environmental Systems Research
The 17th Vienna Research Groups for Young Investigators call 2026 “Environmental Systems Research” can fund up to three group leader positions, with up to € 1.8 million per research group over a period of six to eight years. The Vienna Research Groups for Young Investigators (VRG) programme is designed to attract outstanding early-career researchers from abroad to Vienna who seek to advance their research career by establishing an independent research group.
This call is currently in the evaluation phase.
Scope of the call:
- This call is open to all topics and areas in Environmental Systems Research, and researchers from all disciplines (e.g., natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, health sciences, climate research ...) are welcome.
- The future Vienna Research Group is expected to develop a distinctive research profile that tackles fundamental and interdisciplinary questions in environmental research using cutting-edge methodologies.
- Their research should aim to significantly expand current knowledge and have the direct potential to contribute to meaningful societal advancements. Research that extends beyond academia and aims to build strong collaborations with non-academic partners is strongly encouraged.
Call details:
- Please find all information regarding the call in the WWTF Wiki:
- All details regarding the call, eligbility criteria, scope, evaluation criteria etc., are specified in the VRG26 Call Specifications.
- Link to the recording of the VRG26 call info-session that took place on 29 January 2026
Important dates:
- Submission deadline: 10 March 2026, 14:00 CET
- Hearing Dates: 24 and 25 September 2026 (candidates participate online). Participation in the hearing is mandatory to be considered for funding.
- Please check this page regularly for updates.
Please contact the call managers for more information or further inquiries: