Critical Infrastructure Award

Target Group

Applications are invited from young, highly qualified researchers in the dissertation phase.

Application Requirements

1. Completed studies of technical sciences (including business informatics) and ongoing PhD/doctoral studies:
   1. For applicants with Austrian citizenship: at a university in the DACH region
   2. For applicants with another citizenship: at a university in Austria
   3. In both cases, the start of the PhD/doctoral program must not be more than four years prior to the submission deadline.
2. At least three peer-reviewed scientific publications as first author (workshop proceedings / conference proceedings / journal). These, along with a dissertation project exposé, will be used for evaluating the application.

Exceptions

Up to three years are granted in recognition of childcare obligations; further exceptions may be made in the case of disability or (chronic) illness.

Exceptions must be clarified with the Department of Fellowships & Awards before submitting the application.

Application Documents and Submission

Selection Process and Criteria