Seed Grants

To foster interdisciplinary research in cognitive science and neuroscience, Vienna CogSciHub provides seed funding to PIs for the writing of grant proposals to Austrian and international funding programs.

Amount of CogSciHub Seed Grant depends on the requested funding amount as follows:

  • Application volume up to €150.000,-:  €1.000,-
  • Application volume from €150,000,- to €450,000,- : €2.000,-
  • Application volume more than €450.000,-:  €3,000, -

Requirements

  • The proposed research project is interdisciplinary
  • The research project matches with the research topics of Vienna CogSciHub
  • The PI is a member of Vienna CogSciHub or has a written recommendation by a board member of Vienna CogSciHub (membership can be acquired by invitation or, for example, by submitting a research proposal located at the Vienna CogSciHub)
  • Vienna CogSciHub is the research facility in the submitted grant proposal
  • The project is carried out at Vienna CogSciHub in case it receives funding
  • The PI lists the grant proposal in u:cris under Vienna CogSciHub

Procedure

  • Applicants send a request including motivation for application, abstract, their CV, and a publication list to our coordinator. There are no submission deadlines for this program; applications can be submitted at any time.
  • Based on this information, the governing body of Vienna CogSciHub decides, if the seed grant application fits the research areas of Vienna CogSciHub.
  • The payment will be made either after the application has been submitted to the proposed funding agency or in two instalments with a partial payment at the beginning of the agreed working period.
  • The PI is listed as seed grantee on the website of Vienna CogSciHub, together with a brief project summary.

FAQ

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What are CogSciHub Seed Grants for?
How may I use a CogSciHub seed grant?
What are the requirements to apply for a CogSciHub seed grant?
I am still a student. / I have a degree. But I don't have a PhD. Can I apply for a CogSciHub seed grant?
Do I already have to be a Network Associate of the Vienna CogSciHub to apply for a CogSciHub Seed Grant?
How do I become a Network Associate of the Vienna CogSciHub?
Will I also become a CogSciHub Network Associate if I submitted a project proposal to the CogSciHub but it was rejected by the funding body?
We are working as a team on a project proposal and would like to apply for a Vienna CogSciHub Seed Grant. Which of us may apply for the Vienna CogSciHub Seed Grant and who may benefit from the money?
In my project application I have to specify an organisation as host. Is the Vienna CogSciHub even eligible to host projects?
Can I specify multiple hosts in my project proposal?
I am assigned to another organisational unit at the University of Vienna (e.g. a faculty) or to another research site. Can I still submit a project with the Vienna CogSciHub as a research site?
I am employed at the University of Vienna. May I conclude an additional employment contract (e.g. contract for work, freelance contract, project contract or similar) with CogSciHub that is funded by the Seed Grant?
I am not employed at the University of Vienna. May I conclude an employment contract (e.g. contract for work, freelance contract, project contract or similar) with CogSciHub that is funded by the CogSciHub Seed Grant?
Can I locate an ERC grant at the Vienna CogSciHub?
I have more questions, who can I contact?