Austria Needs More Patrons: Who Supports Science?
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In Austria, many experts say, there are not enough private donors who financially support research. Yet the country has a long tradition of patronage. In the Habsburg monarchy, wealthy benefactors and even what is today called crowdfunding made expeditions to the Arctic possible. The founding of research institutes was also made possible in this way.
Today, the largest part of the funding for science and research in Austria comes from the state. Private support plays a smaller role by comparison. This affects universities, research institutions, and young scientists who depend on additional funding.
The question of how Austria can win back more friends of science remains open. The article shows that the country's history contains examples that could still serve as models today. Whether and how private funding will be expanded in the future remains to be seen.
Sources: DiePresse.com
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