Bavarian habilitation award
The Bavarian Habilitation Award , also known as the Hans Zehetmair Award , was awarded annually from 1994 to 2003 by the Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and the Arts and serves to support the habilitation projects of highly talented young scientists in subjects with a particularly high need for young talent .
advancement
The prize was advertised for specific subject areas that could change from year to year. The maximum funding period was three years. The scholarships amounting to 2,815 euros per month or the possible material cost subsidies of up to 7,700 euros for doctoral students , postdocs and postdoctoral researchers were financed from the Bavarian University Special Program III .
Furthermore, a one-time financial grant of up to 25,600 euros could be granted to the respective university for additional equipment that benefited the award winner.
Applicants should not be older than 32 years at the time of application , have obtained a doctorate with the grade " very good " before their 30th birthday and, after completing their studies, undertake at least two years of full-time academic or practical work in the subject in which the habilitation was sought, have proven. Exceptions could be granted due to family obligations.
In 1999, apart from in the field of applied computer science , the award was only advertised for women in order to be able to increase the proportion of women who completed their habilitation at universities.
Before the changeover to the euro, the sponsorship price consisted of a monthly grant of 5,500 marks. In addition, a subsidy for material costs of up to 15,000 marks per year could be approved. The university was able to be granted a one-off amount of up to 50,000 marks for additional equipment that benefits the prize winner.