Students have to actively participate (lecture, discussion, presentation, etc.) at an international academic event or conference. This includes the following:

• International scientific conferences

• Symposia

• Conventions

• Moot courts

• International case competitions

• International short programs

The student’s contribution and the event must fit into one of the following topic areas:

• All areas of economics (esp. macroeconomics)

• The regulatory framework of Austrian and European political economies (business law)

• Finance and finance management

• Financial markets and financial stability

• Issues of economic growth, competitiveness, price stability, monetary politics, currency, and monetary transactions

• Financial education and business education

• Socioeconomics

• Scientific communication (focus: business and economics)

• The European Economic Area

• Equal opportunities and diversity

• Statistics (focus: business and finance)

The extent of active participation depends on academic progress: PhD students are expected to participate to a larger extent than bachelor’s students.

• Admission to a WU bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program

• Compliance with the minimum duration of studies including two semesters of tolerance

• Confirmation by the event organizers: acceptance of your contribution, invitation to the event, or confirmation of participation for moot courts and case competitions

• When presenting a scientific paper (bachelor’s or master’s thesis, dissertation): confirmation of supervision by the respective supervisor (see template confirmation)

Financial support is foreseen for:

• Travel costs between Vienna and the event location (second-class rail travel, economy class air travel)

• Participation fees: fees for participation in the event incl. additional costs

• Accommodation costs: max. €150 per night, incl. all taxes, expenses, and fees

• Mobility at the event location: day tickets for local public transport for the duration of the stay

Note: Up to €2500 can be refunded, but only a maximum of 80% of all costs.

Multiple funding is not permitted.

The following application documents must be submitted:

• Letter of motivation

• CV + list of publications (if applicable)

• Information about the event

• Information about the student’s contribution (if applicable: confirmation of event organizers)

• List of estimated costs incl. receipts (if applicable)
  (see example cost breakdown)

• Enrollment cofirmation (german: Studienbestätigung)

• WU transcript (german: WU Sammelzeugnis)

• Confirmation of supervision by the respective supervisor when presenting a scientific paper (bachelor’s or master’s thesis, dissertation)
  (see template confirmation)

• Letter of recommendation from the supervisor or from a PhD-level or habilitated member of the faculty for bachelor’s students

• Information about additional financial sources (if applicable)

• Confirmation of receipt of any other grants (if applicable)

Application form

Personal data is collected and processed when applying for Prof. Ewald Nowotny Mobility Grants. Information on data protection can be found in the application form (see above) and in this PDF document.

The selection committee consists of the Vice-Rector for Academic Programs and Student Affairs, the Vice-Rector for Financial Affairs, and the Dean of International Affairs. The following criteria are relevant for selection:

• Quality of the application

• Quality/potential for innovation of the student’s planned project/contribution

• The expected positive effect of the student’s future research activities

• The expected positive effect on the student’s academic performance

If applications are of comparable quality, consideration will be given to the applicants' scientific contributions, academic achievements, and financial requirements.

Within two weeks after the event, the following documents must be submitted via email to the International Office:

• Receipts/invoices for the costs listed in the application (see example cost breakdown)
  Please note: If the amount originally transferred to the student, exceeds 80% of the actual expenses, the difference will be reclaimed.

• 1 - 2 page report (see and download template) on the results and the student’s experiences during the stay (event recap, usefulness for student’s future academic career, etc.)