Each year the Institute of Applied Physics at the TU Wien awards the Franz Viehböck Young Investigator Prize. This Prize carries the name of the founder of our institute, Prof. Franz Viehböck (director 1970 – 1987). It is endowed with EURO 1.500,- . The prize money can be used to cover travel expenses for conference visits or stays abroad at the discretion of the prize winner.
From 2020, in addition to the main prize, up two to three appreciation prizes (€500 travel expenses) are generally awarded:
(29.11.1923 - 11.12.2020†)
Director of Institut für Allgemeine Physik (1970 - 1987)