The Austrian Academy of Sciences will award up to 3 Berta Karlik Followships 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 STEM from 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.

The call is open to outstanding female scientists of any nationality

1. working in STEM with a proven ability to conduct ground-breaking research and
2. who are Leading Researchers (R4) and have a record of a minimum of 10 years of independent academic work
3. who have previously demonstrated sound leadership in the training and advancement of young researchers
4. who are ready to spend a minimum of 6 up to a maximum of 12 months at the OeAW (while on sabbatical leave).

For more detailed information please see https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/funding/funding-programmes/subsites/berta-karlik-fellowship-high-level-brain-circulation-worldwide

NOMINATION

Nominations shall be sent to karlikfellow(at)oeaw.ac.at no later than 31 December 2024.

For a list of documents to be sent by the nominating institute, as well as further details, please see the website of the Austrian Academy of Sciences at: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/funding/funding-programmes/subsites/berta-karlik-fellowship-high-level-brain-circulation-worldwide