Austrian Research and Technology Report 2020

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Austrian Research and Technology Report 2020
CDG Insight Days
Young female pupils of the upper cycle (roughly 15–19 years old) are given the opportunity to spend three 
days at a CD Laboratory and/or with a company partner of a CD Laboratory to gain insight into the re-
search activities at universities/research institution or companies. This is intended to strengthen their 
interest in technical and scientific fields of study and in research.
CDG internship
Students in a masters’ programme have the opportunity to spend three months working at a CD Labora-
tory, including potentially one month at a company partner of the CD Laboratories, to encourage them to 
enter into research. The focus here lies on providing learning opportunities.
2.7 Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
2.7.1 Profile and key figures 
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is Austria’s central institution for the promotion of basic research as well 
as artistic-scientific research. It supports outstanding research projects in accordance with international 
quality standards, as well as excellent researchers who are dedicated to the acquisition, expansion and 
consolidation of scientific knowledge.
Its funding activities in all disciplines focus on cutting edge scientific research, and the quality of this 
is ensured by international peer review. The Austrian Science Fund’s objectives are to strengthen Austria’s 
scientific and economic performance in international comparisons and to increase the country’s attractive-
ness as a location for research and science. In this context, the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) seeks to in-
crease the quantity and quality of research potential according to the principle of “education through re-
search” and promotes dialogue between science and cultural, economic and social life.
Key figures 2018 and 2019
2018