Postdoc Appreciation Week Austria 2025
Design: William Knaack
Sept 21-25, 2026
Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) Austria is a national collaborative initiative that unites researchers, research institutions, postdoc office coordinators, and research managers to celebrate and recognise the outstanding contributions of postdoctoral researchers across Austria.
Throughout the week, participating partners offer a rich program of workshops, public events, and a coordinated social media campaign, all aimed at highlighting the essential role of postdocs in driving research and innovation.
PAW Austria is a collaborative national initiative supported by 19 institutions from all over Austria: Universität Wien, Technische Universität Wien, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, LBG Career Center, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Complexity Science Hub, Medizinische Universität Wien, Universität Graz, OeAD – Österreichs Agentur für Bildung und Internationalisierung, Technische Universität Graz, Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, Universität Klagenfurt, Austrian Academy of Sciences - Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (ÖAW), St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung (Children's Cancer Research Institute - CCRI), Vienna BioCenter, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien.
Join us in celebrating the researchers shaping the future of science, knowledge, and innovation!
PAW Austria 2026: Full Programme and Registration
PAW Events organized by University of Vienna
A strong professional network is one of the most valuable foundations for a successful career. This networking event at the Botanical Garden in Vienna offers a dynamic space to connect with peers across disciplines, exchange ideas, and spark conversations that may open unexpected intellectual and professional pathways. By bringing together researchers from diverse fields, the event is designed to foster meaningful new connections and encourage the kind of interdisciplinary dialogue from which innovative collaborations often emerge. Who knows, your next inspiring partnership or groundbreaking project may begin with a single conversation here.
Registration for the Grant Mixer
Join us for a focused panel discussion on the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the review and evaluation of research funding applications. Bringing together perspectives from funding bodies, universities, and the AI ecosystem, the panel will explore how AI is being integrated into assessment processes, from supporting peer review and expert selection to enhancing efficiency, consistency, and transparency in funding decisions. Participants will discuss opportunities, limitations, and governance considerations, as well as the implications of AI-assisted evaluation for applicants, reviewers, and research institutions.
