Institution
AUSTRIA
Institution:
Federal Ministry of Science and Research
Rosengasse 4
A-1014 Wien, Austria
Tel: +43 (0)1 531 20
Fax:+43 (0)1 53120-9099
http://www.bmwf.gv.at/
Contact person:
Mr. Stephan Neuhäuser
Senior Advisor
Tel: +431 53120 6714
Fax: +431 53120 816714
e-mail: stephan.neuhaeuser@bmwf.gv.at
Description of the institution
The Federal Ministry of Science and Research (BMWF) is in charge of strategic planning of Science and Technology policy in Austria. In co-operation with some agencies it also coordinates and executes S&T related issues.
BMWF consists of three directorates, one for Universities, one for Research and International Affairs and one for Administrative tasks with 12, 10 and 5 respective divisions.
General Science and Technology policy issues
The main actors in the development of the Science and Technology policy in Austria are the Federal Ministry of Science and Research, the Austrian Council for Research and Technology Development and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology.
The main actors in carrying out research and development activity are the Universities, extra-University institutions (i. e. Austrian Academy of Sciences, Joanneum Research) and SMEs.
The main actors in financing research and development activity are the Federal Ministry of Science and Research, and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology.
The main financial resources for research and development activity are the federal budget and corporate investment.
The Federal Government, usually represented by the Minister of European and International Affairs has the right to sign intergovernmental co-operation agreements.
