Danubius Young Scientist Award open for nominations

Here is the great opportunity for young researchers, including those from the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF).

The Danubius Young Scientist Award is now open for nominations!

The Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM) has announced a call for applications for young researchers. According to this, each university or research institute can nominate up to five promising candidates, with one being awarded per country each year with a prize of 1,350 euros. Of course, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (TF) will also be part of this competition.

The application requirements include research excellence and an innovative approach to scientific work; thematic relevance of the scientific activity to the issues/problems of the Danube region; the cross-border relevance of the scientific work; the potential and future opportunities of the candidate (such as participation in projects, chances of joining international networks, publication list, academic work, etc.); there is no age limit, but it is required that the master's or doctoral degree was obtained no more than five years ago. It is also important to note that young researchers from any scientific field can apply.

A detailed call for applications can be found here: Danubius Young Scientist Award – IDM

The application deadline is May 9, 2025, and applicants are requested to submit their applications for institutional selection by April 20, 2025, at the latest, to this address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The application can only be submitted electronically to the Scientific Council, and the following documents are required in English:

  • A summary of the scientific activity (e.g., thesis, doctoral dissertation, scientific publication, etc.) and an overview of why the activity is relevant to the Danube region and its cross-border significance.
  • A scientific curriculum vitae, including a publication list (maximum 3 pages).
  • A copy of the relevant highest university/academic degree document for the award.

The five researchers selected by the Scientific Council will have their application materials forwarded by the university to the awarding organization, IDM. The award ceremony will be held on November 13, 2025, in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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