The Critical Infrastructure Award is intended to recognize young scientists in the fields of computer science, (business) informatics, communications engineering, electrical engineering and automation engineering, or similar, for outstanding achievements related to safety-critical infrastructures (e.g., transport modes, energy networks, telecommunications networks).
The purpose of the award is to promote outstanding achievements of young scientists in the context of their PhD studies and is therefore intended in particular for the completion of a dissertation.
Target Group
Young, highly qualified scientists at the dissertation stage are invited to apply. Eligible to apply are
In both cases, the start of the PhD/doctoral studies must not be more than four years ago.
Applications 2024 (Deadline 20.9.2024):
Information on the status of the selection process
A total of 16 applications were submitted; these were forwarded to the members of the award committee for review. The committee meeting is expected to take place at the beginning of 2025. Afterwards, all applicants will be informed.
The award ceremony will take place on 5 March 2025 at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna.
Research Areas
Computer Science, Technical Science
Interval
Annually
Value of the Award
10.000,- Euro
Deadline for Submissions:
September 20, 2024