CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD
Application Documents and Submission
Applications may be submitted in German or English.
A complete application must include application documents, project documents, and at least three publications.
Application Documents
Project documents
Exposé of the dissertation project (5–7 pages, excl. bibliography), including:
Publications
At least three peer-reviewed scientific publications in PDF format (abstract and full article), published or accepted for publication as first author (workshop proceedings / conference proceedings / journal). These may also result from previous research (e.g., master’s thesis).
Optionally, applicants may also submit a video (e.g., to visualize complex technical processes). This is not mandatory and can be arranged upon request.
Submitting the documents and upload via online form
The prepared documents are to be submitted via the online form.
Upon receipt of the completed form, the applicant's data will be entered into the database of the Department of Fellowships and Awards.
Fill out the online form and upload the application documents in three PDF files. Protected files will not be accepted. The size of each file must not exceed 5 MB.
Confirmation of receipt of the documents
After you have uploaded the application documents, you will receive a PDF document by e-mail that you will have to print and sign. Return a scan of the signed form in PDF format (single file) as an attachment to a reply to the received email (click reply button).
IMPORTANT: The default subject and recipient must not be changed.
Processing
After an application has been received on time, it will be checked that it is complete and meets the formal criteria and then entered into the database of the Department of Fellowships and Awards with a project number (A-number).
When all applications have been checked for completeness, all applicants will receive an e-mail confirmation.
Research Areas
Computer Science, Technical Science
Interval
Biennial (every two years)
Value of the Award
10,000 Euro
Deadline for Submissions:
June 15, 2026