The state of Lower Austria presents following annual Awards for outstanding scientific accomplishments:

• Two awards for achievement to the amount of € 13.000, -- each
• Four awards of recognition to the amount of € 6.000, -- each
  
  

All categories of scientific works can be submitted – the work or project must have been conducted or performed by a Lower-Austrian or have taken place in Lower Austria.

The science awards will be granted by the Federal-Government of Lower Austria as recommended by a board of experts. 

Achievement Award

This award honours the entire works of a scientist with nationwide acclaim.

Award of Recognition

This award supports scientists whose work has already received some professional acclaim.  

Both awards may be granted to a scientific team or group.