| Institute of Science and Technology – Austria (ISTA) – Quo Vadis? |
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bridges vol. 9, April 2006 / Guest Commentaries on the Institute of Science and Technology - Austria by Gregor Kos The current proposal for the establishment of an "Institute of Science and Technology - Austria," often termed a "University of Excellence," suffers from a series of flaws including a lack of integration with existing research institutions and a lack of funding within the research community of which this institute will be a part. Although concrete plans concerning organizational details are already being made, it is not yet clear what fields of research will be included and what strategic goals should be achieved. The proposed research institute, which will be rather small with a staff of 300 scientists, can only be successful on an international level if it is built on a solid financial and organizational base made up of Austrian universities, research centers, and funding agencies, and is integrated within the European Union.
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