Science communication
Science podcasts, citizen science projects, transdisciplinary Art & Science Hubs, public events such as the Long Night of Research or the work of researchers as science ambassadors in schools have one goal in common: to communicate topics and challenges in research outside the university in a target group-oriented way. The disciplines represented at the mdw and their methods are made visible and brought into new contexts and expanded through the inclusion of different target groups.
The Research Support Office serves as an information hub and interface in the areas of science communication and knowledge transfer. We offer needs-oriented advice and training and provide information on events and current funding opportunities.
We are happy to support you with your project, please contact us: forschungsfoerderung@mdw.ac.at
- Platform for digital teaching material for schools (OeAD)
- Science Center Network: Training on science engagement skills, online individual coaching and exchange of experience between researchers
Funding for Science Communication
- Sparkling Science 2.0 - Funding for Citizen Science-Projects with Schools:
3. Call „Sparkling Science 2.0” submission period: 1. September 2026, 8:00 - 30. October 2026, 12:00 - FWF Science Communication - for ongoing FWF projects or one which ended not more than 3 years prior to the submission deadline
- FWF Top Citizen Science - for ongoing FWF projects to involve Citizens in research
- Citizen Science Award - every year from April 1 to July 31, school classes, youth groups, families and individuals are invited to take part in current citizen science projects. Attractive cash and non-cash prizes await the most committed participants. Interested projects can apply each fall for participation in the following year.
Research Support
Mag.a Anna Wukovits-Zethner
Tel. +43 1 711 55-6113
zethner@mdw.ac.at
Mag.a Therese Kaufmann, MA
Tel. +43 1 711 55-6100
kaufmann-th@mdw.ac.at
