Science communication - YOUNG RESEARCH
Young Research / Young Science focuses on the involvement of children and young people in the research process, projects that make research tangible for young people and cooperation with schools.
Since 2023, the mdw has presented the mdw young research award, which honors pre-scientific papers and diploma theses (short ABA) on topics related to music and performing arts.
For final (pre-scientific or artistic) projects as part of the Matura (Abschließende Arbeiten ABA), topics can be submitted. Support for pupils, such as assistance in finding relevant literature or arranging a visit to a research facility can be offered and highlighted via the OeAD-platform as well.
Science and arts ambassadors visit schools to introduce students to their respective disciplines and provide insight into the day-to-day work of researchers and artists; this can take the form of in-person or online workshops. In addition, digital formats or tools can be made available for classroom use. Proposals can be submitted through the OeAD. (Website in German only)
The Science Center Network offers coaching, training, and opportunities for exchange for science ambassadors.
If you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you and receiving information about programs/ideas for schools!
CURRENT NEWS:
NEW CALL FOR CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECTS WITH SCHOOLS:
OeAD: Sparkling Science 2.0 - Deadline 30.10.2026
+Information Events on 01.09.2026, 14:00 – 15:30 and 24.09.2026, 15:00-16:30
Further Funding Opportunities
- 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.
Projects
Sparkling Science-Projects at the mdw:
- Musik ohne Grenzen (2015-2017)
- Digital Musicianship (2014-2016)
- You Feel, I Listen, We Make Music – A Dialogue (2012 – 2015)
Review
mdw Goes to School: Research, Art, and Democracy Ambassadors. Event on 11.12.2026 - Report, mdwMagazin 2026-1
Academia Goes to School. mdw Researchers as Ambassadors of Scholarship and Science - Roundtable discussion, mdwMagazin 2025-2
Contact
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