Science Awards of the State of Salzburg

The state of Salzburg honors outstanding academic and technical achievements in various disciplines with its three renowned science awards. The Salzburg State Prize for Future Research recognizes visionary ideas every three years with a prize of €7,500, while the Christian Doppler Prize, awarded biennially, rewards innovative accomplishments in the fields of technical sciences, materials, and natural sciences with €12,500. This offering is complemented by the Marko M. Feingold Science Prize (every three years, €4,500), dedicated to the study of material culture and Jewish life worlds as well as their historical influences. With this combination of awards, the federal state supports both future-oriented research projects and cultural-historical studies, promoting interdisciplinary exchange between scientists and experts from various disciplines.

Eligible are individuals who make special contributions through innovative approaches, scientific excellence, or historical cultural research. The awards are granted based on predefined criteria, including "forward-looking ideas and initiatives," "scientific and technical achievements," and "research on material culture and history." Applicants must meet the respective call regulations and submit the specific documents on the state of Salzburg’s website within the deadline. Since there are no fixed application periods, current deadlines and detailed submission requirements are available at the time of each call. The objective is to promote local research talents, highlight innovative projects, and sustainably strengthen scientific diversity in Salzburg.