Innovative research in Parliament: Submit ideas now!

Innovative research in Parliament: Submit ideas now!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The "Research Year in Parliament" has started! The parliamentary directorate is looking for innovative project ideas by March 4, 2025, which promote the scientific discussion on topics relevant to parliament. Particularly not only to be emphasized that the submissions are not only reserved for Austrian citizens: internally reserved, but also international researchers who are interested in submitting their projects. The competition is open to all disciplines, which promises a broad exchange of ideas, such as parlament.gv.at reported .

The decisive financing conditions are also known: for the selected projects, a work contract for 28,500 euros for post-doctoral students and 21,500 euros for pre-doctoral students is offered. The contributions should use current scientific debates and at the same time contribute to the development of the information offers of the Austrian Parliament. The selected scientist receives extensive support from parliamentary management and access to valuable resources such as the digital bibliography of parliamentary research as well as archives and libraries during the research year, such as ots reported .

The submissions are possible in German and English and will be assessed by a scientific advisory board by mid -May 2025. The results of the research work will not only be published on the official channels of parliament, but also presented on the "Day of Parliament Research" in June 2026. This initiative ensures that science and parliamentary practice are closely linked and thus the research results are made accessible to the public.