Helmut Veith Scholarship 2027 in Austria

The Helmut Veith Scholarship is an annual scholarship for outstanding and motivated female master's students in Computer Science at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) in Austria. It is dedicated to the memory of Helmut Veith, an influential computer scientist, and aims to encourage women to pursue advanced studies and careers in technology and computer science research.

This scholarship is fully funded. Recipients will receive a full tuition fee waiver for their master's program at TU Wien. Additionally, an annual stipend of EUR 7,000 will be provided for up to two years, covering the duration of the master's program.

This scholarship is open to female students of all nationalities. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an equivalent field. They should possess strong mathematical and technical knowledge and demonstrate interest in at least one of Helmut Veith's research areas, including Logic in Computer Science, Formal Methods and Verification, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Complexity Theory, or Computer Security. Proficiency in English is required, and applicants must meet the admission requirements for one of the eligible English-taught master's programs in Computer Science at TU Wien. Recipients must reside in Austria during term time for the duration of their studies and maintain good academic progress, achieving at least 25 ECTS credits per term on average and a grade average of at most 1.5.

To apply, you will need to submit the following documents: - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Cover Letter - Motivation letter - Bachelor’s degree certificate, diploma, or a preliminary certificate if the final one is not yet available. - Transcripts and reports of university examinations. - Contact details for two referees for letters of recommendation, with at least one from a university or academic institution. - Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or a similar certificate). - Copy of your Passport. - Certified translations for any documents not originally in German or English.

The application process is entirely online. You must visit the TU Wien job portal and fill out the online application form. Ensure all required documents, including your cover letter, CV, motivation letter, transcripts, diplomas/certificates, references, English language certificate, and passport copy, are uploaded. Submit your complete application before the deadline. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

An application for funding can be submitted before or in parallel with the admissions process for the master's program. However, the scholarship will only be awarded to applicants who have been unconditionally admitted to their chosen master's program at TU Wien. A conditional offer of funding does not guarantee admission to the university. The stipend is provided for a maximum of two years, subject to the recipient meeting the required academic conditions and residency requirements.