[AWARD] Austrian Prize for Development Research 2025

30.11.2025

The Awards recognize outstanding scientific work or publication in the field of development research.

Deadline: 05.11.2025

As of July 9, 2025, applications are open for this year’s Austrian Prize for Development Research. Submissions are accepted until 30. November 2025. The prize is awarded by the Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research (BMFWF) for outstanding achievements in the field of development research. The OeAD (Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation) is responsible for its organizational implementation. The prize consists of two categories

  • A Main Prize: The Main Prize is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to development research in or in connection with Austria within the last five years prior to the call for applications. The Main Prize is endowed with €7,000.
     
  • A Young Researchers’ Award: The Young Researchers’ Award recognizes an outstanding scientific work or publication in the field of development research. It is endowed with €3,500.