Austrian Research and Technology Report 2020

Evaluation and quality assurance concept; institutional quality assurance measures
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) has a systematic internal quality assurance system (IQS) enshrined 
within the institution. It defines the responsibilities and powers of the employees and ensures that the 
resources are available. Management assessments are regularly performed on suitability, standards, ap-
propriateness and effectiveness.
The internal quality assurance system of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is designed as a combination 
of elements involving risk management, process management, internal control system, compliance man-
agement and internal auditing with the goal of managing and monitoring the company. The expansion and 
further development of this overarching holistic system takes place in compliance with the requirements 
of the Research and Technology Promotion Act (FTFG) and the Federal Public Corporate Governance Code.
 
Indicator 3: Human resources and qualifications
Human resources (as at 31 Dec.)
2018
2019
Headcount
FTE
Headcount
FTE
Executive Board (full-time)
2
2.0
2
2.0
of which women
1
1.0
1
1.0
of which men
1
1.0
1
1.0
Executive Board (in an honorary capacity)
3
n.a.
3
n.a.
of which women
2
n.a.
2
n.a.
of which men
1
n.a.
1
n.a.
Heads of department
12
12.0
12
12.00
of which women
6
6.0
6
6.00
of which men
6
6.0
6
6.00
FWF total*
118
101.13
121
102.24
of which women
77
66.18
82
66.73
of which men
41
34.95
39
35.51
Source: Austrian Science Fund (FWF). Note: * including President, Executive Vice President and individuals in
marginal employment, not including Vice Presidents or individuals on leave of absence.
126 See van Wijk, E. and Costas-Comesaña, R. (2012).
127 See Janger, J., Schmidt, N. and Strauss, A. (2019).

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