Klaus Liebscher Economic Research Scholarship 2021

Klaus Liebscher Economic Research Scholarship 2021 is an initiative for candidates who have completed a Ph.D. degree and have done scientific research. The scholarship aims to give outstanding researchers the opportunity to contribute to the broad range of research activities by providing consultancy services at the Economic Analysis and Research Department of OeNB. The selected candidates will receive a consultancy fee of EUR 10,000 for the entire period of the scholarship.

The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) is offering this scholarship. 

To be eligible, the applicants must qualify the following criteria:

• Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. degree or hold an equivalent degree
• Candidates must have published work and done scientific research in the field of Economics and Finance
• Eligible candidates will be acknowledged experts with a proven track record in economic research and will be well integrated with their research community
• Applicants must provide proof of active employment with a research institution

The selected candidates will get a consultancy of EUR 10,000 for the entire period of the scholarship.

The eligible candidates can apply through the below-mentioned steps - 
Step 1: Compile an application in English and attach all the necessary documents in a single PDF file. 
Step 2: Send the application through email to - scholarship@oenb.at.

Following documents are required to be submitted at the time of application: 

• A letter of motivation
• A detailed consultancy proposal
• A description of current research topics and activities
• An academic CV
• List of publications
• The names of two references
• Evidence of basic income
• Written confirmation by the home institution that the Scholarship is not in violation of the applicant’s employment contract with the home institution.

• The decision about the award of Scholarships will be made by a jury.
• All applicants will be informed in writing of the selection committee’s decision in a timely manner.
• The recipients of scholarships shall provide their consultancy services in the calendar year following the Scholarship award decision. 

Application Deadline - 31st October 2021

• The applicants who have received a scholarship under the program earlier will not be able to re-apply. No renewal applications will be accepted.
• The OeNB’s Economic Research and Analysis Department will check the submitted documents for completeness and request additional documents if deemed necessary.