Initiative 3.2. Strengthen Research Security

What is it about?

This initiative strengthens research security by addressing both opportunities and risks in international scientific cooperation within an increasingly complex global landscape.

It serves as a key interface between Austrian stakeholders and the European level, facilitating mutual exchange, coordination, and knowledge transfer on research security.

Goals & Key Activities

• Increase awareness and promote risk consciousness in international science and research collaborations;
• Take an active role in EU fora, ensure effective dissemination and adaptation of EU-level recommendations in Austria;
• Support implementation of measures for risk assessment and management in Austrian universities, research organisations and companies performing research.

Who is involved?

• Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF)
• Austrian Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI)
• Higher education institutions, research performing organisations, research funding organisations, enterprises.

Expected Impact

• Improved coordination, information-exchange, and capacity building;
• Enhanced resilience and strengthened research security in Austrian universities, research organisations and enterprises;
• Greater visibility of Austrian perspectives in shaping research security policy on the European level.