Tasks and objectives of the Austrian Academy of Science

Presiding Committee, Academy members, the "Junge Kurie", staff and heads of the research institutions of the Austrian Academy of Science

In fundamental issues a Senate provides support to the Academy.

An international Research Board gives advice in strategic scientific decisions and provides support to the Academy to assure its further scientific development and quality.

A Financial Advisory Board with predominantly external experts gives advice in financial aspects of the Academy.

Research institutions of the Austrian Academy of Sciences are located in several federal states of Austria.

Overview of the Austrian Academy of Sciences: from its history to the latest activities

By establishing limited liability companies under Austrian law, the Austrian Academy of Sciences explores new perspectives of institutional organisation.

The Hannes Androsch Foundation at the AAS is the most significant non-profit foundation in private hands in Austria since 1945 that exclusively supports science and research.

The Hannes Androsch Prize, established in 2007, is awarded for research in, or other contributions to the social sciences. The purpose of the prize is to stimulate scientifically sound proposals.