In the framework of their Strategic Partnership, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) and the University of Vienna (UNIVIE) aim to expand and strengthen their academic collaboration. The renewed Strategic Partnership Agreement of 30 October 2019 includes annual Joint Seminars, which take place either in Jerusalem or in Vienna for one to two days (excluding arrival and departure).

Joint Seminars are networking events during which faculty members of both institutions meet, present their work and engage in a dialogue with the aim to:
• consolidate and extend existing collaboration and/or,
• discuss future collaborations and/or,
• facilitate and coordinate joint submissions to funding agencies.

SEMINAR TOPICS
Joint Seminars aim to address diverse topics and different disciplines in each university. In 2021/22, the call is open for faculty members of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Vienna in all academic fields (excluding Austrian Studies).

LOCATION
The Joint Seminars of the Call 2021/22 will take place in Jerusalem.

FINANCING
In 2021/22, two (2) Joint Seminars may be funded.
Maximum funding for each Joint Seminar will be 4.000€ (up to 2.000 € from each institution)
• Costs for travelling: will be covered by the sending institutions.
• Costs for accommodation and catering, rental costs for of seminar room: will be covered by hosting institution.
Funding regulations of each institution shall apply.

OVERVIEW OF IMPORTANT DATES:
Disclosure of Call: 4 March 2021
Submission Deadline: 19 April 2021
Notification of selected proposals: by 21 June 2021
Recommended Implementation Period: 1 October 2021 – 30 June 2022