(1)

All doctoral students can apply who are enrolled at the University of Innsbruck as regular students and are registered to continue their studies. Applicants must be members of a Doctoral College of the University of Innsbruck.

(2)

Applicants need to provide evidence of excellent academic success (excellent grade average + normal length of study).

(3)

The monthly grant amounts to € 910. The scholarship is granted for 24 months. Interim evaluations take place after every 6 months, i.e. the funding period is fixed for 6 months. An interruption of the 24-months funding period is only possible twice. The interruption may not last longer than 6 months, otherwise a new application must be submitted.

(4)

During the scholarship period, a simultaneous employment at the University of Innsbruck is not possible. 

Income-earning activities - outside the university of Innsbruck - entailing more than 20 working hours per week are not permissible and will result in the immediate cancellation of the scholarship.

(5)

A note that a scholarship has been granted by the Vice Rector for Research of the University of Innsbruck must be included in all scientific work (including the dissertation) published during the receipt of such a scholarship. In terms of affiliation, the University of Innsbruck has to be named.

(6)

Documents to be provided:

-        Description of the planned dissertation project: introduction/hypothesis, state of art (reference to the appropriate international scientific community), project objectives/hypotheses, description of the project’s anticipated level of originality or innovation /impact of the progress expected (precise and clearly defined innovative aspects), methodology, work and time planning, co-operations (national and international), description of any ethical aspects, list of project-relevant literature, total length 8 – 12 pages

-        Abstract (approximately half a page, German version)

-        Letter of recommendation from the dissertation supervisor

-        Curriculum vitae and list of publications

-        Confirmation of Graduation

-        Certificates (diploma/bachelor's/master's certificates) from all studies

-        Academic record und confirmation of study periods

-        Registration of the dissertation