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Newsletter Forschung 01 Juni 2026

Horizon Europe – Mission Cancer Call 2026 – single stage
Deadline: 15 September 2026, 17:00 h
Further information: https://www.ffg.at/en/europa/heu/mission-cancer/call2026

EFSA – Novel strategy for allergenicity risk assessment of proteins in regulated food and feed products
Deadline: 23 June 2026
Further information:
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/tender-details/117980b2-c96a-48dc-af0f-9fcedb49d1b3-CN

JESH – Joint Excellence in Science and Humanities
Target group: early career researchers with a maximum of 10 years of research experience following completion of their doctorate/PhD
Deadline: 07 July 2026
Further information: https://stipendien.oeaw.ac.at/stipendien/jesh

BMFWF – Staatspreis zur Förderung von Ersatzmethoden zum Tierversuch
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Further information:
https://www.bmfwf.gv.at/forschung/forschung-oesterreich/services/tierversuche/stptv.html

Grants from the Dr. Johannes und Hertha Tuba Foundation 2025
Target group: scientists with a degree in human medicine or dental medicine and physicians working in aging research.
Applications are possible on rolling basis.
Further information:
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/Tuba-Stipendium.html
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/Tuba-Stipendium_en.html.en

Prize of the Brigitta Zollner Foundation 2026
Award for (an) outstanding publication(s) in the field of gynaecology and the associated oncology.
The prize is endowed with Euro 5.000,–.
Target group: scientists with a degree in medicine or natural sciences
Application: 06 May 2026 – 07 June 2026
Further information and online application:
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/zollner-stiftung-preis.html
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/zollner-stiftung-preis.html.en
https://fld.i-med.ac.at/public/garinfo.cgi

Dr. Otto Seibert Science Funding Prize 2026
Award for an outstanding publication published in print or online before the closing date for applications.
Target group: young scientists at the MUI
Application: 06 May 2026 – 07 June 2026
Further information:
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/oswf/
https://www.i-med.ac.at/en/forschung/foerderungen/oswf/
https://fld.i-med.ac.at/public/garinfo.cgi

Women in Science Award South Tyrol/Alto Adige in the “senior” and “junior” categories
Deadline: 30 June 2026, 15:00 h
Further information: https://mycivis.civis.bz.it/de/Services/ServiceDetail/?id=3507

Further information:
Reminder!
Since the beginning of this year, the MUI is an official member of KeyInnovations/OpenCosmos platform. The platform offers a wide variety of support and training opportunities relating to international and EU project applications. If you are interested in these services, which are now completely free for all our researchers, please contact sc-forschung@i-med.ac.at.
We will then create a personal account for you on the platform to give you full access.

Gender- and diversity-sensitive medicine and research – a guide
What does equal opportunity have to do with excellent research? Taking into account factors such as sex/gender, age, social differences, language proficiency, etc. as influencing factors in medicine and access to medicine leads to more precise and targeted results and thus to improved health solutions for patients.
The guide provides insight into how these aspects can be integrated into research projects.
https://www.i-med.ac.at/koostelle/gender-mainstreaming/leitfaeden-fuer-forschung-und-lehre.html

New ERC eligibility rules in 2027
ERC President Maria Leptin explains (https://erc.europa.eu/news-events/news/erc-president-explains-stricter-application-measures-amid-rising-demand-funding) stricter application measures amid rising demand for funding. The ERC will launch a new round of grant competitions from July 2026 to June 2027, with changes to eligibility rules.
Background
·       91 panels meet twice yearly—first to shortlist, then to interview and rank proposals.
·       Panels efficiently handled 50–150 proposals; now some panels face 250+ applications, a trend expected to continue.
·       Process improvements to streamline evaluation have been made, but reviewer burden remains high.
·       Soft measures (encouraging applicants to apply at the right time with mature proposals) had limited impact.
Key changes
·       Extend existing resubmission restrictions by one year; adopted after extensive discussion and lack of viable alternatives.
·       Immediate impact: changes will affect 2027 call applicants who were unsuccessful in previous calls.
·       Possible future impact: similar restrictions may be imposed for 2028 and 2029, which would exclude unsuccessful 2027 applicants from those calls.
·       Advice to applicants: carefully assess whether 2027 is the optimal time to apply; postponing to further mature the proposal may improve funding chances.

Events
NeurotechEU Kick Off
NeurotechEU is the European University Alliance of Brain and Technology, and MUI recently joined the alliance as a full partner. On 9 June, we are organising the MUI NeurotechEU Kick-off Event to introduce the alliance at MUI, present concrete opportunities, and build our local NeurotechEU community. The event is supported by the MUI Vice-Rectors for Research & Internationalisation and for Education, who will also attend.
More information is available here:
https://neurotecheu.i-med.ac.at/neurotecheu-kick-off-event/
Registration: Registration MUI NeurotechEU Kick-off Event, 9 June

Information event of the CDG on Christian Doppler Laboratories as a webinar
When: 23 June 2026, 13:15 – 14:30 h
Where: online (MS Teams)
Registration at lisa.woegerbauer@cdg.ac.at Registration deadline: 19 June 2026.
Event language: German or, if required, in English (please indicate this when registering).
Further information:
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung-forschungsfoerderung/media/CDL_Infoveranstaltung_Aussendung_2026-1.pdf

Training Programme for Young Scientists
·    Proposal Writing Workshop for Postdocs and PhD students in their final year of study
Date: 17 June 2026 (9.00-17.00 h)
·    Scientific Writing: Research Papers and More
Date: 18 June 2026 (9.00 – 17.00 h)
·    Scientific Writing advanced
Date: 19 June 2026 (9.00 – 17.00 h)
·    Effective Visual Communication of Science
Date: 24 June 2026 (9.00-13:30 h) ONLINE!
(Three spaces are still available.)
Information and registration at
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/fortbildung.html.de
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/fortbildung.html.en

ÖGMBT Annual Meeting
When:
14 – 15 September 2026 (FEMS Regional COLLAB meeting)
15 – 17 September 2026 (FEBS3+ meeting)
Where: University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB), Carl Djerassi Platz 1, 1030 Vienna, AT
Further information & registration: https://oegmbt.at/events/annual-meeting

Innovative Health Initiative (IHI)
The topics for the upcoming two-stage Call 13 have already been published on the IHI website 3 topics are planned:
IHI European healthcare incubator network
An AI-based toxicology model and framework to support waiving a second species in drug safety studies
Decoding the immunological science of age-related diseases
Webinar from 24 – 30 June 2026
Further information & registration:
https://www.ihi.europa.eu/news-events/events/ihi-call-days-call-13

Webinar: ‚Mastering the COST Application Process‘
When: 09 June 2026, 09:30 – 12:30 h
Further information and registration:
https://www.ffg.at/en/europa/events/ffg-academy_2026-09-06
The training will be held in English. Limited places – early registration recommended.

Introducing the Human Resources Development team – 16 June at the CCB
On 16th June 2026, from 11:00 to 14:00 h, the Human Resources Development team will be hosting an information stand in the foyer of the CCB. We will be providing insights to all current projects and services for you – both in German and English.
We are also planning to hold this information event at other Medical University locations.

Networking:
·    Postdoc Coffee Hour
Join us on 11 June 2026 between 12:00 and 13:00 h at the Faculty Club to enjoy a free coffee and connect with colleagues from basic research & clinical fields, no registration required. View all upcoming meetings HERE & join the Teams Channel to stay up to date HERE
·    Postdoc End of Semester Hike and BBQ
When: 18 June 2026
Let’s hike together to Arzler Alm and enjoy a BBQ there, family & friends are welcome to join! Further info and registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepVniVZ1VZ9jpS7cBQfmKzYAXxXGYMRsmI-d1FEnWmlc-4DA/viewform

Workshops:
·    Expert Talk: Making the most of every opportunity – mastering impromptu presentations
When: 09 June 2026, 10:30 – 12:00 h
Understand the importance of impromptu speaking in professional contexts and handle unplanned speaking situations with clarity and confidence by using simple structures, practical techniques and hands-on practice.
Further info and registration: https://cc-academy.lbg.ac.at/en/e/expert-talk-making-the-most-of-every-opportunity-mastering-impromptu-presentations-741?c=2831

·    Online talk: Fake Papers, real damage: Paper Mills
When: 27 June 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 h
Paper mills – commercial companies that fabricate or manipulate scientific papers for profit – have grown into a global shadow industry. How can you recognize red flags? Why does this matter for research integrity, careers, and even patient safety? And what forms of resistance are emerging – from “academic sleuths” to international initiatives such as the Stockholm Declaration?
Further info and registration: https://germanpostdoc.net/event/fake-papers-real-damage-what-early-career-researchers-should-know-about-paper-mills/

·    Business Admin Basics for scientific staff
When: 02 July 2026, 09:00 – 16:00 h
Curious about how the business side of science really works? Whether you’re considering a career move into industry, preparing to lead third-party funded research, or exploring self-employment, this workshop equips you with tools you can apply immediately.
Info and registration:https://meduni-ibk.atlassian.net/wiki/apps/f74a7224-3950-4abc-9ec5-17d49c67075e/94aae7a1-bec7-41fd-b577-cd0d41b9409d/mantra/workspaces/default/events/890765503

Reminder Calls
FFG BRIDGE 2026/1
Target group: all researchers
Deadline: 11 June 2026, 12:00 h
Further information: https://www.ffg.at/ausschreibung/bridge-2026-1

Förderungsaufruf 2026 – Maßnahmen zur ökonomischen und gesundheitlichen Selbstbestimmung von Frauen und Mädchen
Target group: all women
Deadline: 12 June 2026, 12:00 h
Further information:
https://www.bmfwf.gv.at/frauen-und-gleichstellung/services/frauenprojektfoerderungen/foerderungsaufruf_2026.html

Karl Vass Multiple Sklerose Forschungspreis 2026
Target group: young scientists working in the field of multiple sclerosis
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Further information: https://msges-forschung.at/foerderungen-projektausschreibung/

Helmut-Sinzinger-Preis 2026
Prize for the best publication in 2024 in the fields of lipid metabolic disorders, atherosclerosis diseases and their latest diagnostic and treatment methods. Therapy options including lipoprotein apheresis.
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Award: EUR 5.000,00
Further information:
http://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/files/Call-for-applications-Helmut-Sinzinger-Award-2026.pdf and http://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/files/Helmut-Sinzinger-Prize-Foundation-deed-2025.pdf

Eduard-Wallnöfer-Preis der Tiroler Industrie
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Further information:
https://eduard-wallnoefer-preis.at/ and https://eduard-wallnoefer-preis.at/einreichen/

Advance notice – new ERC format: ERC Plus Grant
The tender is scheduled to open on 02 June 2026 (subject to change).
Further information:
https://erc.europa.eu/apply-grant/erc-plus-grant

FFG: Internships for pupils – Four weeks in science and technology
The talents internships offer pupils from 15 years of age the opportunity to get an insight in the fascinating universe of natural sciences & technology.
Pupils can do an internship in various companies and scientific research institutions for four weeks during the summer time (01 June – 30 September).
Deadline: 26 August 2026, 12:00 p.m.
Further information:
https://www.ffg.at/praktika2026
The funding application must be submitted before the start of the internship (no later than the first day of the internship).

ERC Work Programme 2026
https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026/wp_horizon-erc-2026_en.pdf
Deadline:
ERC Advanced Grant:           27 August 2026

DOC [Doctoral Fellowship Program of the Austrian Academy of Sciences]
The application for a DOC fellowship is open to highly qualified doctoral candidates who are pursuing their doctoral/PhD studies at a university in Austria and meet the application requirements.
Next submission deadline: 17 August – 15 September 2026
Further information: https://stipendien.oeaw.ac.at/en/fellowships/doc

Austrian Life Sciences: Permanently Open Calls
The Austrian Life Sciences Programme offers a number of options for research projects – whether digitalization in the healthcare sector, the development of medical products and drugs or the implementation of clinical studies.
Highlights:
– Submission possible at any time until 18 December 2026 at the latest
– Maximum funding amount: 3 million euros per project and research category
– Amount of the grant depends on the type of organization and research category
Further Information:
https://www.ffg.at/ausschreibung/AustrianLifeSciences-2024-2026

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Recommended iMooX course on
integrity and quality in scientific publications and
predatory publishing: fraudulent business models in scientific open access publishing
https://imoox.at/course/predatory

Applications possible on rolling basis to apply via GAR:
https://fld.i-med.ac.at/public/garinfo.cgi
i-med scholarship for short stays abroad for graduated young scientists
Further information: https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/as/
i-med Research Scholarships for graduated young scientists
Further information: https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/fs/index.html
Grants from the Dr. Johannes and Hertha Tuba foundation
Further information: https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/foerderungen/Tuba-Stipendium.html

You will be supported in the preparation of project proposals by
Maria Pérez (national programmes without industrial partners, FWF/LBG),
Tel: 0512/9003-70073
E-mail: Maria.Perez@i-med.ac.at

Wolfram Rieneck (International programmes, cooperation programmes business and industry)
Tel.: 0512/9003-70072
E-mail: Wolfram.Rieneck@i-med.ac.at

Jonas Weinrich (Programmes of the Regional Government of Tyrol)
Tel.: 0512/9003-70076
E-Mail: Jonas.Weinrich@i-med.ac.at

Graham Tebb (Grant design, proofreading FWF, ERC)
Tel.: 0676/87 167 2622
E-mail: Graham.Tebb@i-med.ac.at

Homepage der Abteilung Forschungsservice und Innovation/Forschungsförderung:
https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/fo_foerderung.html
Enago Landing Page: https://www.enago.com/univ/mui/
Datamanagementplan MUI: Deutsch / Englisch
Grant Support office: https://www.i-med.ac.at/forschung/grant-support-office.html
Research Report 2024: https://researchreport.i-med.ac.at/

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