DissertationPrizes

for outstanding research at the University of Salzburg

for Dissertation Awards from the Forschungsforum Association and the Rotary Club of Salzburg North for the faculties:

KTH, RWW, KW and GW

award is worth €2,000;–

6 alte Bücher in einer Reihe nebeneinander

Michael Breitenbach Dissertation Award, presented by the Forschungsforum association in collaboration with SKM-IP PartGmbB fort he faculties:

NLW and DAS

the award is worth €2,500,–

Aneinanderreihung mehrerer Schokotaler der Paris Lodron Univerität Salzburg

DETAILED INFORMATION

Objective: In both competitions, the award is intended to support an outstanding early-career researcher from one of the University of Salzburg’s faculties at the start of his or her career and to promote academic excellence in general.

Application criteria: Applicants must provide proof of a valid doctoral degree certificate issued between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026.

Evaluation: is conducted by a jury composed of experts in the field. The sole criterion is scientific quality.

Submission of Applications:
- by e-mail
- Phone: +43/662/8044-2922
Required information and documents:
- List of publications
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificate of degree conferral
Application deadline: September 30, 2026.

The awards ceremony will take place in December 2026.