Eknö research award: 8,000 euros for young doctors from Lower Austria

Eknö research award: 8,000 euros for young doctors from Lower Austria

The medical association for Lower Austria (Äknö) has launched a new research award, which is specially intended for applied sciences in the field of human medicine. With a total prize money of 8,000 euros, the initiative aims to promote young talents in medicine and to offer them a platform for their innovative research projects. The chairman Harald Schlögel emphasizes that the prize is an important opportunity for young doctors who want to present their work in the context of the state of Lower Austria.

The research prize is divided into two categories: 5,000 euros are assigned for outstanding dissertations or PhD theses and 3,000 euros for diploma or master's theses.

goals of the research price

"We in particular want to motivate young colleagues to submit their work and thus develop and strengthen the scientific potential in Lower Austria," explains President Harald Schlögel. This underlines the goal of the Eknö to promote the technical expertise and commitment in the region.

The submission period begins immediately and ends on February 28, 2025. The award ceremony is planned for autumn 2025 in Krems.

extensive selection criteria

A top -class jury will be responsible for evaluating the submissions. This consists of members of the Karl Landsteiner Private University, the DANUBE private university, the University of Krems and the Karl Landsteiner Society and the Medical Society of Lower Austria. The selection criteria are very demanding:

• Applicant: Inside may be a maximum of 35 years old.
• The submitted work must have been evaluated with "very good" or a corresponding grade.
• A publication of the results is mandatory in a scientific specialist magazine.
• For dissertations/PhD theses, the (shared) initial authorities must also be demonstrated.
• The work may be a maximum of five years old at the time of submission.
• at least 365 days of medical activity in Lower Austria.

For detailed information on the submission modalities and application process, the EKNEÖ website is at www.arztnoe.at/Forschungspreis a valuable resource.

With these steps, the Äknö hopes to create a new incentive for young doctors and to contribute to scientific development in the region. This could not only promote the careers of young doctors, but also strengthen the medical landscape in Lower Austria in the long term.