Iris Fischlmayr RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

Outline

The Johannes Kepler University Linz is pleased to announce a research scholarship for the promotion of female junior academics in natural sciences and technology at Johannes Kepler University Linz in accordance with Section 95 of the Austrian Universities Act (UG) as amended; for a period of 12 months, to complete a dissertation.

What is funded

A stay for completion of a dissertation in natural sciences and technology at JKU

Duration

The scholarship runs for 12 months.

Eligibility

Application requirements:

Female academics currently pursuing a doctorate in the fields of science or technology of the Johannes Kepler University Linz are invited to apply.

Documents to be submitted: 

• informal application including CV and letter of motivation

• outline of the dissertation project (including information on objectives, hypotheses, methodology, work and time schedule, dissemination strategies and collaborations, international research networks interested)

• scientific background (including (if available) a list of publications)

• supervisor’s letter of recommendation for the scholarship application

   

The following documents must be included in the scholarship application:

• proof of citizenship (copy) / proof of equal admission status as Austrian in accordance to Section 4 StudFG (copy) / proof of residence permit for the duration of the scholarship or proof that the requirements for the granting of a residence permit for the duration of the scholarship are met

• admission proof of doctoral studies (student record sheet, confirmation of periods of study, confirmation of enrolment)

• copy(ies) of Diploma(s)

• abstract and review of diploma/master’s thesis

   

The monthly scholarship amount is 2,500 Euros, subject to income tax. Please note that the scholarship does not establish an employment relationship – of any kind whatsoever –between Johannes Kepler University Linz and the scholarship holder. The scholarship holder is therefore required to provide her own social insurance and to ensure proper taxation of the scholarship and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Johannes Kepler University.

The recipient must submit a comprehensive progress report upon concluding the scholarship. The report must be sent to the coordinating office, Department for Human Resource Development, Gender & Diversity Management, gd@jku.at.

The scholarship can only be applied for once; there is no possibility of extension.

Submission deadline:

Complete documents are to be submitted electronically to Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Department for Human Resource Development, Gender & Diversity Management Unit, gd@jku.at by May 31^st, 2021. Any submissions after this date will not be considered. No claims can be made on the basis of this call for applications or on the basis of an application.

Granting of the scholarship:

After closing of the call, granting/non-granting of the scholarship is decided at the  discretion of an expert jury chaired by the Vice-Rector for Research, Gender and Diversity of Johannes Kepler University Linz; all complete applications received before the end of the deadline will be considered. During the decision process the jury reserves the right to hear the applicant and/or seek internal and/or external expertise at its own discretion, if found necessary.

In all probability, a decision on the awards and the granting/non-granting of the scholarship is scheduled to be made in September 2021; applicants will be notified in written form.

The awards and scholarship ceremony is expected to be held in the December 2021 and will be organized in the setting of a public event.

Concerning the dissertation scholarship following a positive decision, a scholarship agreement must be concluded between the Johannes Kepler University Linz and the applicant, regulating disbursement details and duties of the scholarship holder.