About the Grant
The VISESS Completion Grant offered by the University of Vienna is designed to support doctoral candidates in the final phase of their PhD journey. Administered through the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS), the grant enables selected candidates to focus intensively on completing and submitting their doctoral thesis. The initiative encourages interdisciplinary research that connects planetary science, atmospheric studies, and the human impact on Earth. It aligns with the University’s mission to advance high-impact, curiosity-driven science with strong societal relevance.
This grant fosters academic excellence, timely completion of PhD studies, and contributes to a vibrant research environment with strong institutional support. It supports researchers who have already made significant progress and need targeted assistance to reach the finish line of their academic milestone.
Grant Details
- Grant Name: VISESS Completion Grant
- Funding Agency/Institution: University of Vienna
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Research Field(s): Earth Sciences, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Studies, Human-Environment Interactions
- Grant Type: Thesis Completion Grant
- Project Duration: 3 months
- Funding Amount: €2,786.10 per month (gross, 30 hours/week), with adjustments for prior experience
- Grant Start Date (Expected): Winter Semester 2025
- Mode of Research: Individual, Interdisciplinary
- Application Type: Open Call
Research Areas Supported
- Planetary Sciences
- Space Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Atmospheric Studies
- Earth System Science
- Human-Environment Systems
- Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements
- Academic Qualifications: Enrolment in a doctoral programme (DSPL45) at University of Vienna
- Career Stage: Doctoral candidate (final phase of PhD)
- Nationality/Residency: Open to all nationalities
- Affiliation Requirements: Must be a VISESS doctoral student affiliated with University of Vienna within the last six months
- Experience Level: Public presentation completed, dissertation agreement and progress reports submitted
Preferred Qualifications
- Active and regular participation in VISESS activities
- Strong supervisory support for final phase
- No other sources of funding available
Not Eligible
- Students not enrolled in DSPL45
- Doctoral candidates not affiliated with VISESS
- Applicants with overlapping or current funding from other sources
Grant Benefits
- Funding Support: Monthly salary including health care and social benefits
- Travel Allowance: Not included in this specific grant
- Lab/Research Material Costs: Not covered
- Collaborative Research Funding: Not applicable
- Publication or Dissemination Support: Institutional access to publication resources
- Host Institution Support: Full institutional backing including admin support
- Professional Development Opportunities: Access to University of Vienna’s extensive training and development programmes
Key Responsibilities
- Complete and submit the doctoral thesis within the 3-month grant period
- Engage in research, teaching, and administrative tasks as related to thesis completion
- Participate in quality assurance, student supervision, and academic duties where relevant
- Submit progress updates and fulfil academic milestones as agreed in the doctoral agreement
Application Process
How to Apply
- Submission Mode: Online Application
- Application Portal: VISESS Completion Grants Portal
Required Documents
- Completed Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Completion Timeline or Statement of Readiness
- Supervisory Team Statement of Support
- Proof of VISESS Membership
- Progress Reports and Dissertation Agreement
- Confirmation of No Alternative Funding
Important Dates
- Call Opens: Ongoing
- Deadline: 15 June 2025 (23:59 CET)
- Review Period: June–July 2025
- Results Notification: Expected July 2025
- Project Start Date: Winter Semester 2025
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: University of Vienna
- Official Grant Page: VISESS Completion Grants
- Apply Online: Submit Application Here
