A cooperation between the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) gives researchers the opportunity to apply for bilateral French-Austrian Joint Research Projects. Joint Research Projects should combine the complementary expertise of the project partners; therefore, the project parts should be closely integrated and there should be relevant scientific input from both sides.

Joint Projects submitted to the call between FWF and ANR can have a duration of up to four years. The project duration must be identical for the project parts in Austria and France.

Applications will be handled pursuant to the Lead Agency Principle. Applications must be prepared in accordance with the formal guidelines of the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency is in charge of carrying out the peer review procedure. Applications will be processed by the Lead Agency according to its standard evaluation and decision-making procedures. The FWF is acting as the Lead Agency for the 2024 call.