Regularly awarding scientific prizes is an important measure to support early-stage researchers. Additionally, these awards highlight the excellence in the Austrian research landscape and increase the visibility of exceptional life sciences topics in the public.

Life Science Awards Austria

Each year, the ÖGMBT initiates a unique nationwide search in order to find the brightest young researchers in the Life Sciences field across all of Austria.

There are different award categories available:

Life Science Research Awards Austria

• Basic Science (1 Prize à € 3.000.-)
• Applied Research (1 Prize à € 3.000.-)
• Excellence & Societal Impact (1 Prize à € 3.000.-) This is a special prize bestowed among all applicants for basic science and applied research awards and who can convince the jury with a meaningful presentation of the possible social impact of their work.

Life Science PhD Awards Austria

• Basic Science (1 Prize à € 1.200-)
• Applied Research (1 Prize à € 1.200-)

Find out detailed information and current deadlines by clicking on the respective award link.