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Objectives<\/h2>
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The Austrian Research Association is financed by the Austrian State as well as Austria\u2019s federal provinces. It was founded in 1977 to give fresh impetus to research funding and science policies in Austria. In other words, we strive to improve the future orientation and ensure the quality of research and teaching in Austria. Moreover, we promote dialogue across disciplines and research sites on scientifically and socially relevant topics, and encourage corresponding research projects. We also work on educational and university policy issues and play a vital role in the promotion of young scholars.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tasks and responsibilities<\/h2>
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The Austrian Research Association encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange on scientifically and socially relevant topics. In addition to the Science Day, we organise colloquia, host workshops on educational and science policy issues, prepare corresponding position papers, initiate working groups for networking and interdisciplinary research activities, and promote young scholars in their research endeavours. We are also in charge of allocating funding \u2013 e.g., the \u201cInternational Communication\u201d programme \u2013 and award the Austrian Research Association\u2019s Science Prize for outstanding scientific achievements. We also work with other scientific institutions (e.g., Science Council, Universities Austria, Austrian Science Fund, Academy of Sciences) and cooperate with Austria\u2019s federal provinces within the framework of scientific events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Role of the Scientific Advisory Board<\/h2>
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The Scientific Advisory Board determines the focus and scope of the Austrian Research Association\u2019s activities. It plans various activities and decides on the funding of research projects exclusively based on scientific criteria. The selection of members of the Scientific Advisory Board \u2013 appointed solely due to their professional qualifications \u2013 is intended to represent not only all Austrian universities but also a broad spectrum of scientific fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Members of the Executive Board<\/h2>