"Sparkling Science 2.0" funds high-quality citizen science research projects in which scientific institutions cooperate with educational institutions and, if possible, partners from business and society.
Within the 1st tender, 34 outstanding Citizen Science projects with a total funding volume of 11.5 million euros were funded, which started in autumn 2022. The 27 newly funded projects of the 2nd tender will start in autumn 2024, with around 9.5 million euros in funding available.
New projects from autumn 2024!
Programme brochure "Sparkling Science 2.0"
The OeAD Center for Citizen Science provides information to researchers about tools, open calls, events, etc., and coordinates the yearly Citizen Science Award. The Sparkling Science Spotlights have been taking place every month since 2023.
With Young Science, the OeAD offers numerous initiatives for (extra-)school science education. Here teachers will find offers for science and democracy education in schools in Austria.
#ProjectoftheWeek: "WILDLIFE CRIME"
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