The Critical Infrastructure Award is intended to recognize young researchers in the fields of (business) informatics, communications engineering, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or related areas for outstanding achievements related to safety-critical infrastructures (e.g., transport systems, energy networks, telecommunications networks).
The term "critical infrastructure" refers to organizations and institutions essential for the functioning of the state, society, and economy. This includes the supply of energy, water, transport, telecommunications, finance, as well as medical care (see also https://te-am.net/kritische-infrastrukturen-kritis-eine-uebersicht/).
The purpose of the award is to promote outstanding achievements of young researchers within their PhD/doctoral studies, with a particular focus on supporting the completion of a dissertation.
Target Group
Applications are invited from young, highly qualified researchers in the dissertation phase.
Eligibility
In both cases, the start of the PhD/doctoral program must not be more than four years prior to the submission deadline.
Research Areas
Computer Science, Technical Science
Interval
Biennial (every two years)
Value of the Award
10,000 Euro
Deadline for Submissions:
June 15, 2026