The University of Graz is inviting applicants to apply for the Research Culture and Integrity Ambassador Grants 2025. Each year, the Research Careers Campus funds three innovative projects with up to €5,000 to strengthen collegiality, academic integrity, and a supportive research culture across the university.
The grants are open to all members of the University of Graz, including researchers, students, and research managers. Applicants must propose innovative projects that promote positive research culture and integrity, addressing areas such as scientific practice, peer support, accessibility, diversity, communication, or leadership.
Founded in 1585, the University of Graz is one of Austria’s oldest and largest universities, renowned for its tradition of academic excellence and innovation. Located in the historic city of Graz, the university hosts a vibrant community of students, researchers, and staff from around the world. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainability, and societal impact, it offers a wide range of programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law.
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz Information
Founded in 1585, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (University of Graz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Graz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Styria. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, Austria), Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (KFUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (KFUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 434 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the online Limesurvey application form (available in English or German). The application should include:
Information about the project management team and participants.
Project title, ambition, and vision.
Intended impact and needs assessment.
Funding request and planned use of funds.
Timeline with start and end dates.
Implementation methods and identified target groups.
Plans for measuring project impact.
Announcement of results: Mid to late November 2025