EPU Call: extended application deadline
The Eurasia-Pacific Uninet (EPU) was established in 2000 to create an educational network for Austrian universities, universities of applied sciences, and educational institutions in Central Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific area. It comprises a great number of international partners from all fields of research and supports projects in the areas of research, research-based teaching, and art, as well as technology cooperation. The projects are funded completely by funds of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Frauen, Science and Research (BMFWF).
- Target group: Only scientists at Austrian EPU member institutions can submit project applications
- Requirements: The projects must be carried out based on bilateral or multilateral partnerships.
- Project partners: at least one foreign EPU member institution. The project can only be carried out in countries in which EPU member institutions are situated. Projects last one year.
- Subject areas: Technology, natural sciences, medicine, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, economic sciences (including tourism research), humanities and social sciences, art and music.
- Funding sum: The funds serve exclusively to cover travel and accommodation costs. The amount of the funding depends on the individual projects. For details, please refer to the new EPU funding regulations.
Please note: If you plan to submit a project proposal, please contact the Head of BOKU-International Relations, Dr. Margarita Calderón-Peter well in advance before the deadline since the Letter of Endorsement must be signed by the BOKU Vice Rector for Teaching, Continuing Education and Students.