Apply until April 9, 2026, for the next round of Expert Internships!
Application Process
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- letter of motivation (max. 2 page) addressing the guiding questions below, including
- nomination of 2 preferred organizations (and contact persons if already available)
- desired time period for the 2 months (start = first day of the month, end = last day of the month)
Guiding questions for your letter of motivation:
- What has been my (career) path so far? Where do I see my future potential?
- Why do I want to participate in the Expert Internship Program? What value do I see in it?
- Why am I interested in these preferred organizations? What do I hope to gain and contribute?
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase. Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview.
If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Stipsits via stefanie.stipsits(at)lbg.ac.at
EXPERT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Many early-career researchers have to or want to leave the academic system. However, they often lack the necessary practical experience to transition seamlessly into a field outside academia.
As a bridge builder, the LBG Career Center offers young researchers the opportunity to participate in a two-month, funded Expert Internship Program with a host organization of their choice outside academia. This allows them to get to know potential employers and work areas.
Download our info folder for details on the program.
Apply until April 9, 2026, for the next round of Expert Internships!
INFO SESSION
Join our info session on the Expert Internship Program on March 26, 2 PM. Register here.
The goal of the Expert Internship is for early-career researchers to gain valuable insights into the practices of the host organizations, while the host organizations benefit from the expertise of highly qualified experts from academia.
Target Group
The Expert Internship Program is designed for Pre- and Post-Doc researchers of Ludwig Boltzmann Inistitutes as well as universities and research organizations in Austria who wish to get to know potential employers outside academia and gain insights into other fields and industries.
Application Process
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- letter of motivation (max. 2 page) addressing the guiding questions below, including
- nomination of 2 preferred organizations (and contact persons if already available)
- desired time period for the 2 months (start = first day of the month, end = last day of the month)
Guiding questions for your letter of motivation:
- What has been my (career) path so far? Where do I see my future potential?
- Why do I want to participate in the Expert Internship Program? What value do I see in it?
- Why am I interested in these preferred organizations? What do I hope to gain and contribute?
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase. Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview.
If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Stipsits via stefanie.stipsits(at)lbg.ac.at
Financing
Pre- and Post-Docs of Ludwig Boltzmann Institutes; release from duties at the LBI during the Expert Internship Program, with continued salary payment by the LBG Career Center.
Pre- and Post-Docs of Austrian universities and research organizations: support with a on-time scholarship of €3,000 (Pre-Docs) or €5,000 (Post-Docs) provided by the LBG Career Center upon successful program completion.
Apply until April 9, 2026, for the next round of Expert Internships!
Application Process
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- letter of motivation (max. 2 page) addressing the guiding questions below, including
- nomination of 2 preferred organizations (and contact persons if already available)
- desired time period for the 2 months (start = first day of the month, end = last day of the month)
Guiding questions for your letter of motivation:
- What has been my (career) path so far? Where do I see my future potential?
- Why do I want to participate in the Expert Internship Program? What value do I see in it?
- Why am I interested in these preferred organizations? What do I hope to gain and contribute?
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase. Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview.
If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Stipsits via stefanie.stipsits(at)lbg.ac.at