Salo W. and Jeannette M. Baron Awards
Salo W. and Jeannette M. Baron Awards for Scholarly Excellence in Research of the Jewish Experience
The Salo W. and Jeannette M. Baron Awards promote outstanding research into the Jewish experience across periods, regions, and disciplines. Established at the University of Vienna in 2020 with the generous support of the Salo W. and Jeannette M. Baron Foundation/Knapp Family Foundation, the Awards recognise scholarship that deepens our understanding of Jewish life, culture, religion, institutions, and persecution, as well as relations between Jews and non-Jews and the place of Judaism within wider societies.
Reflecting Salo W. Baron’s commitment to understanding Jewish history in all its complexity, the programme honours both distinguished senior scholars and exceptional early-career researchers. Through its Senior Scholar Award and Young Scholars Awards, it celebrates scholarly excellence, fosters innovative research, and supports the next generation of researchers in Jewish Studies and related fields.
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Senior Award
Honouring distinguished scholars whose work has transformed our understanding of the Jewish experience.
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Young Scholar Award
Supporting exceptional early-career researchers and the next generation of scholarship on the Jewish experience.
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Award Ceremony
Celebrating outstanding scholarship and bringing the Baron Awards community together at the University of Vienna.
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About
Discover the history, mission, and guiding principles behind the Salo W. and Jeannette M. Baron Awards.
Baron Young Scholar Awards: Call for Applications
The application round for 2027 has closed. We expect to renew the Baron Young Scholars Awards in 2029.
