Achieving More Through Targeted Research Funding

Funding Instruments

The University of Liechtenstein employs a broad range of funding instruments to enable excellent research and innovative projects. In addition to the basic funding of professorships, third-party funding plays a key role in strengthening scientific research.

The Research Promotion Fund (FFF) is the University of Liechtenstein’s central internal funding instrument for supporting research activities. In 2024, a total of 41 projects received funding — the majority of them initiated by early-career researchers. In addition to standard project funding, the FFF provides support for grant application preparation and covers funding gaps in third-party funded projects. The Young Talents Programme is specifically aimed at doctoral candidates with their own research initiatives.

The EEA Grants aim to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe. For Liechtenstein, the focus is on the fields of education and culture. This funding contributes to strengthening international competitiveness and creates new opportunities for cooperation.

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The EU programme Erasmus+ supports the internationalisation of higher education through project cooperation, mobility programmes, and the exchange of best practices. The University of Liechtenstein is actively involved in Key Action 2, focusing on partnerships for innovation and cooperation.h aktiv in der Leitaktion 2 für Partnerschaften zur Förderung von Innovation und Zusammenarbeit.

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Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency, supports knowledge-based innovation through coaching, networking, and project funding. Its goal is to foster a sustainable and competitive economy. The University of Liechtenstein is eligible to apply for innovation projects in collaboration with implementation partners based in Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

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The SNSF funds publicly financed scientific research projects, with a strong focus on supporting early-career researchers. It promotes academic freedom, fosters international collaboration, and actively disseminates research results to the public.

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The FWF is Austria’s key funding organisation for basic research. It supports scientific excellence and thereby strengthens the knowledge-based society and the country’s long-term prosperity.

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The Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association promotes cross-institutional collaboration among universities, universities of applied sciences, and other academic institutions. Its goal is to develop joint responses to current and future challenges in the region.

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Support from the Grants Office

The Grants Office at the University of Liechtenstein supports researchers in identifying suitable funding opportunities and successfully applying for research grants. Whether national or international programmes, the Grants Office helps match project ideas with the right funding scheme and provides guidance throughout the application process and project implementation.

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