Science Awards
Award for outstanding achievements in the field of science and research.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Creating the broadest possible public awareness of the importance of science and research as well as the development and exploration of the arts; making scientific achievements visible.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Decision of the respective jury
Description
The Science Awards honor outstanding achievements in research and science and are aimed at individuals throughout Austria. As an award granted continuously, the program allows for flexible application submissions without a fixed deadline, with an independent jury deciding on the awards based on criteria of professional excellence. In the fields of research & innovation as well as science, this form of award particularly recognizes innovative projects that provide new insights or further develop existing methods.
The funding objective is to make scientific achievements accessible to a broad public and to raise awareness of the value of research as well as the development of the arts. Through visible recognition, scientists and researchers are to be supported and motivated in their work to contribute their results to societal discourse. The legal basis is provided by the Research Organization Act. The award emphasizes the role of science and research as a driving force for cultural progress, technological innovations, and sustainable development.
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