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MUI-START Programme for young scientists

The MUI-START programme has been devised as a start-up fund for young scientists. Thus the aim of the programme is to offer young scientists the opportunity of developing new project ideas,
that could serve as basis for a subsequent successful application for external funding (e. g. FWF).

The 15^th call will support both individual and collaborative interdisciplinary research proposals with up to three principal investigators from three different institutes or clinical departments.

Requirements:
Applicants must have completed their doctoral studies (e.g. PhD, clinical PhD). Proposals from applicants with an adequate degree (MD) and strong record of accomplishment will also have consideration.
The MUI-START funding cannot be used to finance clinical-/PhD projects.
The applicant´s most recent degree (e.g. PhD) must have been completed no longer than six years ago. Fully justified career breaks can be taken into account (e.g. parental leave, national service).
Applicants´ track record must be commensurate with their academic age. However, two (accepted) peer-reviewed international publications as first author are compulsory.

Duration:
Up to 24 months

Funding level:
Maximum € 40.000 per principal investigator

Allocation:
Three-step evaluation procedure:
1) Selection of proposals by the MUI-START jury,
2) International peer-review of the pre-selected proposals
3) Hearing of the shortlisted applicants by the MUI-START Jury.
Final decisions will be based on the reviewers’ scores as well as on the outcome of the interviews.

How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online (GAR)
Application deadline: 30 April 2025
For more information about the programme and how to apply please refer to the current application guidelines.

Application documents:
Curriculum vitae (indicating the duration of your MUI working contract)
Publication list
Academic abstract (ca. 450 words)
Proposal

Form itemization of the requested funding
Affirmation of the head of the department/division
Affirmation of the head of the MUI animal facilities (if applicable)

Contact:
Dr María T. Pérez Mediavilla
Phone: +43 (0)512 9003-70073
E-mail: maria.perez@i-med.ac.at