Evaluation criteria
For project applications corresponding to the call for applications the following evaluation criteria apply, as defined by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF):
- Scientific quality of the intended research project incl. feasibility of the joint research plan, adequacy of the scientific method and competence and expertise of the scientists/research teams involved.
- Plausibility of the described further cooperation perspective
Priority is given to projects which have not yet been funded by this programme.
Basic information:
Allocation of points: The total possible score is 50 points and is calculated according to the following key:
- Criteria 1 can reach between 0 and 25 points
- Criteria 2 can reach between 0 and 10 points
Total Score – Scientific Evaluation (max. 35 points)
Further points:
- Project coordinated by an early-stage or mid-career researcher: 10 points
If not
- Involvement of female researchers: 5 points
- Involvement of PhD/doctoral students or early-stage researchers: 5 points
Addtional:
- Added value for the institution and Austria, monitoring, exit strategy: 5 points
Total Score: max. 50 points
Please note:
- projects with a total score of under 35 points will be not recommended for funding
Evaluation Criteria for WTZ Multi Call (MULTILATERAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION IN THE DANUBE REGION) only!
Allocation of points: The total possible score is 100 points and is calculated according to the following key:
- Criteria 1 can reach between 0 and 25 points
- Criteria 2 can reach between 0 and 15 points
- Criteria 3 can reach between 0 and 20 points
- Criteria 4 can reach between 0 and 15 points
- Criteria 5 can reach between 0 and 15 points
Total Score – Scientific Evaluation (max. 75 points)
Further points:
- Project coordinated by an early-stage or mid-career researcher: 10 points
If not
- Involvement of female researchers: 5 points
- Involvement of PhD/doctoral students or early-stage researchers: 5 points
Total Score: max. 100 points
Please note:
- projects with a total score of under 75 points will not not recommended for funding
Date: January 2025