The Austrian Academy of Sciences is once again accepting applications for the Stefan M. Gergely Award and the Stefan M. Gergely-Fellowships for Biodiversity.

The application deadline is November 10, 2025.

Stefan M. Gergely Award

The award is intended to recognize outstanding research achievements by doctoral students who deal with biodiversity issues in their doctoral theses.

The award recognizes achievements in basic research for the understanding of biodiversity and natural and near-natural ecosystems at all levels. This includes findings on biological diversity, the description and systematization of its components as well as the functions and interactions in biotic communities, including their abiotic environment, and disruptive influences.

The prize is also awarded for application-oriented scientific achievements if they have a connection to Austria and pursue specific goals, such as maintaining the resilience of natural or near-natural ecosystems.

Please see https://stipendien.oeaw.ac.at/en/awards/natural-science/stefan-m-gergely-award

Stefan M. Gergely-Fellowships for Biodiversity

The doctoral fellowships recognize achievements in basic research for the understanding of biodiversity and natural and near-natural ecosystems at all levels.

In particular, the fellowships are intended to give young researchers the opportunity to prepare a competitive application for third-party funding in order to ensure the financing of their doctoral studies.

Please see https://stipendien.oeaw.ac.at/en/fellowships/gergely-fellowships