The next Winter School will take place from February 23 to 28, 2026.
Apply until January 6, 2026!
Application Process:
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- letter of motivation (max. 1 page) detailing how the Winter School would benefit your personal career development,
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- abstract of the paper you plan to revise during the program. If you don't have an abstract yet, include information regarding the writing project / paper you plan to revise.
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Hudetz via christine.hudetz(at)lbg.ac.at
REVISE & REVITALIZE
Academic Writing, Presentation & Healthy Working Skills for Researchers
The 6-day Winter School offers pre- and post-doc researchers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of scientific writing and presentation as well as to establish healthy working habits in a productive and supportive atmosphere.
The program is composed of 3 days of inputs on academic writing, presentation and healthy working followed by a 3-day writing retreat. Writing & revitalize coaching sessions, fireside evenings and peer exchange complement the Winter School.
The target group for the Winter School are junior and senior researchers working on English-language dissertations or journal articles who want to develop their skills for further careers in academia or scientific communication. 16 participants will be selected according to an application process.
The program language is English.
Download our info folder for details on the program.
The next Winter School will take place from February 23 to 28, 2026.
Apply until January 6, 2026!
INFO SESSION
Join our info session on the Winter School 2026 on December 4, 11 AM. Register here.
The goal of the Winter School is to demystify the unwritten rules of scientific writing and provide researchers with a clear blueprint for their articles and presentations. Modules on scientific writing and presentation are balanced with revitalize sessions that focus on holistic health and insights on how to build a sustainable career in research.
Target Group
Pre- or post-doc researchers affiliated with Austrian universities or research organisations working on English language writing projects. All fields of study are accepted.
Application Process
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- letter of motivation (max. 1 page) detailing how the Winter School would benefit your personal career development,
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- abstract of the paper you plan to revise during the program. If you don't have an abstract yet, include information regarding the writing project / paper you plan to revise.
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Hudetz via christine.hudetz(at)lbg.ac.at
Financing
The LBG Career Center covers the costs for the Winter School including participants’ meal and hotel costs (excluding alcoholic beverages and travel costs to & from Vienna). Registration of participants is binding and failure to attend without a doctor’s note or a reasonable justification (e.g. unforeseeable emergency) will result in a fee of 4,200 EUR.
The next Winter School will take place from February 23 to 28, 2026.
Apply until January 6, 2026!
Application Process:
- Register via the "Apply now!" button.
- Upload your application documents via the Online Modules:
- letter of motivation (max. 1 page) detailing how the Winter School would benefit your personal career development,
- your CV (max. 2 pages), and
- abstract of the paper you plan to revise during the program. If you don't have an abstract yet, include information regarding the writing project / paper you plan to revise.
You will receive feedback regarding your application after the end of the application phase.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Hudetz via christine.hudetz(at)lbg.ac.at