CoARA National Chapter Austria
CoARA National Chapter Austria
National Chapter's Objectives
Shaping the future of research assessment in Austria
We foster collaboration and shared learning within Austria’s research, funding, and education community, aligned with CoARA’s vision. As a hub for resources, tools, and insights, we support organizations in advancing responsible research assessment practices. Join us to drive innovation, inclusivity, and transparency in Austria’s research ecosystem!
Our Mission
The mission of the Austrian National Chapter is to foster collaboration and shared learning within Austria's research, funding, and education community, aligned with CoARA's vision. As a hub for resources, tools, and insights, the NC Austria will support organisations in advancing responsible research assessment practices.
Main objectives include:
- Identifying challenges and supporting institutions in overcoming barriers to reform
- Fostering transparency, inclusivity, and innovation
- Highlight the benefits of joining CoARA and emphasising the role of organisational management in driving change
- Build a shared understanding of the need for reform in Austria's research assessment landscape
Events
On 13 May 2026, the Austrian National Chapter hosted its kick-off event in Vienna, Austria, hosted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). The launch event brought together Austrian CoARA members, interested parties, and representatives from the Ministry.
Thank you to everyone who joined our CoARA National Chapter Austria Kick-Off at the Austrian Academy of Sciences! Your energy and ideas made it a fantastic start.
Special thanks to our speakers for sharing insights on CoARA’s impact, the future of research assessment, and the role of AI. We were also honored to welcome Matthias Girod from the CoARA Secretariat, having Elmar Pichl from BMFWF with us, hearing insights from Joachim Reidl from Uni Graz and having a warm welcome from Sibylle Wentker from ÖAW. Karen Stroobants joined us virtually with an inspiring keynote on the role of National Chapter within and beyond the CoARA universe.
It’s inspiring to see how much is already happening in our organizations—and how much we can achieve together. We look forward to building on these discussions, sharing best practices, and supporting each other as we shape the future of research in Austria.
Stay tuned for updates, events, and resources on our LinkedIn page and our Zenodo Community. For questions or suggestions, we’re always here for you!
Affiliated Organisations
- Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW)
- Austrian Agency for Research Integrity (ÖAWI)
- Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
- BOKU University (BOKU)
- Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
- Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U)
- Joanneum Research (JR)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft
- Medical University of Graz (Med Uni Graz)
- Natural History Museum Vienna (NHMW)
- Open Knowledge Maps
- Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU)
- Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU)
- University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten (USTP)
- University of Graz (Uni Graz)
- University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG)
Join the Chapter!
Interested in joining the National Chapter?
Do you have any questions?
Please contact:
Katrin Brugger
University of Graz
Peter Kraker
Open Knowledge Maps
Harald Mayer
Joanneum Research
Nora Ruck
Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU)
Giuliana Sabbatini
University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten