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Open Call Founding Lab

Einsendeschluss: 03.07.2023

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Be part of shaping a pioneering university for digital transformation and apply now as a FOUNDING LAB FELLOW!

We are delighted to announce an open call for professionals worldwide to join us in creating a university that tackles the challenges of an increasingly digital world. This call is for accomplished individuals including but not limited to Scientists and Artists, Engineers and Designers, Scholars and Practitioners, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries, as well as everyone in-between and beyond. We seek those with expertise and insights in the digital transformation of our society, with a proven track record in their field.

Application deadline: July 3, 2023 – 11:59pm CEST

Ideal candidate

We recognize that the digital transformation of our society and economy is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has far-reaching implications for a wide range of disciplines and fields. Therefore, we are dedicated to fostering a trans-disciplinary approach.

The program is looking for experienced and inspirational experts with a proven track record in key areas of digital transformation. These experts should be open to forward-thinking approaches to learning and the co-creation of knowledge within, the fields of technical and digital infrastructures, data, code and AI, machines and robots, interfaces and virtual worlds, and the transformation of media and policymaking. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including practitioners, from all fields, including but not limited to:

AI Engineers, Architects, Biologists, Chemists, Computer Scientists, Dancers, Data Scientists, Economists, Experimental Physicists, Genetic Engineers, Hackers, Historians, Journalists, Mathematicians, Musicians, Neuroscientists, Philosophers, Policy Experts, Sociologists, Theologists… and everyone in-between and beyond.

Be part of shaping a pioneering university for digital transformation and apply now as a FOUNDING LAB STUDENT!

We are looking for students from all kinds of disciplines who deal with different aspects of digitalization and want to help shape the founding process of the Institute for Digital Science Austria with their expertise and visions.

Application deadline: July 3, 2023 – 11:59pm CEST

Ideal candidate

We seek applicants from diverse fields and cultural backgrounds, not limited to technology, for a trans-disciplinary and intercultural program. The FOUNDING LAB program is open to Master’s and/or PHD Students, but also welcoming those to participate, who can demonstrate equivalent expertise.

The Summer School requires full participation onsite, while the Fall Term is split into Chapters that take place onsite, while onboarding sessions, Deep Dive Talks and group work happen online. Both programs require at least 80% attendance for participants to pass.

The program is looking for international students who embrace forward-thinking approaches to learning and the co-creation of knowledge within the fields of technical and digital infrastructures, data, code and AI, machines and robots, interfaces and virtual worlds, and the transformation of media and policymaking. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including practitioners, from all fields, including but not limited to