This foundation is awarded in memory of Hans Theisenbacher, the former managing director and representative of the Radex Austria in Australia.. The granting of this foundation is made by a board of trustees and has been awarded since the academic year 1992-93. Applications must be submitted at the Department of Mineral Engineering..
The foundation is granted for outstanding diploma / master theses from the refractory sector to graduates who have completed their regular study with above average success at the University of Leoben.