Helmut Veith Stipend Scholarships In Austria 2027 (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Helmut Veith Stipend 2027 at TU Wien, Austria's largest technical university, supports outstanding women who want to study for an English-taught Master's degree in Computer Science. It honours Helmut Veith (1971-2016), known for his work in logic in computer science, formal methods and verification, foundations of artificial intelligence, algorithms and complexity theory, and computer security. Veith was also a committed mentor of women in computing.

What you get

The stipend pays 7,000 euros per year for up to two years and includes a full tuition fee waiver at TU Wien. Recipients must live in Austria during term time, although short internships or research visits are possible with approval. To keep the award they must earn at least 25 ECTS credits per term, checked at April 30 and November 30, and maintain a grade average of 1.5 or better on the Austrian scale.

Who can apply

Applicants must be female and hold a Bachelor's degree (Bologna first cycle or equivalent) in Computer Science or Mathematics. They need solid mathematical and technical expertise in at least one of Veith's research areas, and must be proficient in English and eligible for one of TU Wien's English-taught Master's programmes in Computer Science.

How to apply

The application includes a curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating the desired funding and relevant qualifications. A motivation letter should explain why the programme was chosen, why funding is needed and which faculty groups the applicant wishes to work with on the thesis. Applicants also supply transcripts and examination reports, diplomas or a preliminary certificate with the expected graduation date, contacts for two referees (at least one academic), an English certificate such as TOEFL or confirmation of English-taught Bachelor's study, and a passport copy.

Key dates

The application deadline is November 30, 2026.