Medizinisch-theoretische Wissenschaften, Pharmazie, Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Biotechnologie, Andere und interdisziplinäre Humanmedizin, Gesundheitswissenschaften

Agrarbiotechnologie, Lebensmittelbiotechnologie, Andere und interdisziplinäre Agrarwissenschaften

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW)

bis zu drei Fellowships

5.000 € pro Monat plus einmaligem Reisekostenzuschuss in der Höhe von 2.000 € sowie Zuschüsse für Workshops in der Höhe von max. 10.000 €.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences will award up to 3 Berta Karlik Fellowships over the next three years in memory of Berta Karlik and recognition of her outstanding scientific performance and success. Berta Karlik as first female member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences paved the way for many renowned female researches to come – as the fellowship awarded in her name shall do in the future for female researchers in the field of STEM research.

The Berta Karlik Fellowships are open to the most distinguished women scientists in STEMfrom all over the world to foster international exchange and facilitate collaboration with OeAW´s institutes. Berta Karlik Fellowships provide the opportunity to explore new ideas for up to 12 months.

- working in STEM with a proven ability to conduct ground-breaking research and

who are Leading Researchers (R4) and have a record of a minimum of 10 years of independent academic work

- who have previously demonstrated sound leadership in the training and advancement of young researchers

- who are ready to spend a minimum of 6 up to a maximum of 12 months at the OeAW (while on sabbatical leave).