Verband Österreichischer Wirtschaftsakademiker (VÖWA) - Award of the "Verband Österreichischer Wirtschaftsakademiker"

VÖWA academic award

For a completed academic thesis that is relevant to business practice, you will receive a one-off cash prize of up to 1,000 EUR. The amount of the prize depends on the type of thesis: up to 1,000 EUR for a doctoral thesis, 400 euros for a diploma or Master’s thesis, and 300 euros for a Bachelor’s thesis. The prize is sponsored by the Association of Austrian Business Academics (VÖWA), a nationwide network of economists, business graduates and executives.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are studying at Johannes Kepler University Linz or at a university of applied sciences in Upper Austria.
• What you submit: You have written a dissertation, or a bachelor's, diploma or master's thesis.
• Field of study: You work in the fields of economics, business administration or law.
• Grade: Your dissertation was awarded a ‘Very Good’, the highest mark in Austria.
• Practical relevance: Your work is relevant to the practical world of business, not just in theory.
• Nationality: Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

The deadline is 30 September. You can reach the VÖWA office in Vienna with questions about submitting your thesis.