Specific eligibility criteria for completion stipends and completion contracts

PhD students not employed as a University Assistant (prae doc) or Project Staff Member (prae doc) at the University of Vienna within the last six months before the start of the grant can apply a three-month completion stipend. The following regulations apply specifically to completion stipends:

• The amount of the stipend is 1.050 €/month. The funding duration is three months.
• The candidate must not be or have been employed as an University Assistant (prae doc) or Project Staff Member (prae doc) at the University of Vienna in the last six months before the start of the grant.
• The stipend does not entail employment with the University of Vienna nor a working space.
• Multiple funding by other institutions and/or the University of Vienna is not allowed. The stipend holder is responsible for paying insurance and possibly taxes which may arise in connection with the stipend. In case of an annual net income of more than EUR 8.580 this must be taxed.

PhD students employed as University Assistant (prae doc) or Project Staff Member (prae doc) at the University of Vienna within the last six months before the start of the grant can apply for completion contracts of three months. The following regulations apply specifically to completion contracts:

• The contract includes an employment as University Assistant (prae doc), 30 hours/week, §48 VwGr. B1 for three months.
• The candidate must have been employed as an University Assistant (prae doc) or Project Staff Member (prae doc) at the University of Vienna in the last six months before the start of the grant.
• The contract holder (remaining) in an employment relationship with the University of Vienna is subject to all associated rights and obligations. S/he has access to mobility funding of FGGA and VISESS (FGGA "Nachwuchsförderung" and VISESS Research Funds). The members of the supervisory team must commit to providing additional resources needed (consumables, lab and office space, mobility etc.).
• The successive contract regulations must be followed/kept in mind. Make sure to check your individual case with a view to your career planning and in case of questions contact HR to clarify your situation.