The first call for proposals of "Sparkling Science 2.0" is expected to start in September 2021. Funding will again be provided for research projects that actively involve pupils in the research process.
To help schools and research institutions network, the OeAD is initiating an online research partner exchange. Interested teachers who would like to collaborate on a project can enter this in a padlet. On another padlet, teachers and directors can find research institutions that are looking for schools to participate in research. In this way, initial contacts can be already made in the summer.
Further information and access to the padlets can now be found on the Young Science website and the Citizen Science website of the OeAD.