The Klaus Liebscher Economic Research Scholarship 2025-2026 is an exciting opportunity for international postdoctoral researchers in the fields of economics and finance. This fully funded scholarship programme is designed for individuals who want to provide consulting services to support the Economic Analysis and Research Department at the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) in Austria.
Key Details:
- Institution: Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)
- Study Level: Postdoctoral
- Location: Austria
- Focus Areas: Economics and Finance
- Scholarship Period: 3-6 months
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
Scholarship Benefits:
- Consulting Fee: Each scholarship recipient receives a consulting fee up to EUR 10,000 (net of VAT) for the entire scholarship period.
- VAT: If the consultancy services are subject to VAT, the consultancy fee will be increased by the applicable tax rate (currently 20%).
- Accommodation: The scholarship recipient is responsible for accommodation during the consultancy period, though the OeNB will assist with finding suitable lodging in Vienna if possible.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English.
- Eligible Countries: Open to all world countries.
- Academic Requirements: Applicants must have completed a PhD or hold an equivalent degree and have a proven track record in economic research. Published work in relevant fields is required.
- Employment: Applicants must provide proof of active employment at a research institution during the scholarship period.
- Nationality and Age: Applicants of any nationality and any age may apply.
- Limitations:
- Employees of the European Central Bank or other central banks within the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) are not eligible.
- Previous scholarship recipients are ineligible to reapply.
- Only individual applications are accepted.
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Required Documents:
- Motivation Letter: Including the envisaged consultancy period.
- Consultancy Proposal: Detailed proposal of the intended consultancy service.
- Research Description: An outline of current research topics and activities.
- Academic CV: Full academic curriculum vitae.
- Publication List: An up-to-date list of publications (or an extract).
- References: Names of two references that the OeNB can contact.
- Proof of Employment: Employment contract with the home institution for the duration of the scholarship period.
- Confirmation from Home Institution: Written confirmation that the scholarship does not violate the applicant’s employment contract.
Application Procedure:
- Compile all the required documents into one single PDF file.
- Email the PDF file to: scholarship@oenb.at
