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Eligibility of applicants

The general eligibility of applicants is specified in the WWTF Funding Guideline (Germany only). 

  • Early career applicants may be based in Vienna, Austria, or be based outside of Austria
  • Only one application per applicant may be submitted in this call
  • Applicants must early career researchers (i.e., PhD level or above)
    • Exceptions may be made for outstanding researchers in earlier career stages who show academic potential
  • Applicants must not have been awarded their PhD more than eight years previous to the submission date
    • Career breaks will be considered
    • Exceptions may be made
  • Every applicant must submit a CV, which will form part of the evaluation
  • Applicants must submit a LOI from the host institution
  • Applicants must submit an authorising signature from a research institution located in Vienna
  • WWTF especially encourages young and female scientists to apply in this call
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