The Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) annually grant 14 young scientists with the Danubius Young Scientist Award (one for each country that is part of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania and Ukraine)[*].

Introduced in 2014, the Award seeks to highlight the scientific work and talent of young researchers and enhance the visibility of the scientific community in the region. Moreover, the award encourages young scientists to engage in the scientific examination of the multifaceted issues and questions specifically related to the Danube Region.

Eligibility

The Danubius Young Scientist Award is open to all scientific disciplines.

There is no formal age limit BUT the candidate must have received their highest academic degree (Master/PhD) within the last 5 years (= after 1 January 2020). Submissions of candidates holding only a bachelor’s degree will not be accepted.

The candidate cannot nominate himself/herself. He or she must be nominated by their hosting scientific institution (university, academy of sciences, research organization, etc.).

The hosting scientific institution can nominate up to a maximum of five candidates in total. However, the five candidates must come from different faculties or departments, institutes or research groups within the organization. If more than five applications are submitted, those from the rectorate or management of the organization will be given preference, as it will be assumed that they have gone through an internal coordination process.