Are you dreaming of advancing your academic or research career in Austria? The Ernst Mach Scholarship 2025, funded by the Republic of Austria and managed by OeAD-GmbH, invites applications from international postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. With numerous benefits, this program offers a pathway to academic excellence in the heart of Europe. Let’s dive into the details!
Programs Supported by the Scholarship
The Ernst Mach Scholarship covers a wide range of academic disciplines, making it accessible to students and researchers from diverse fields:
- Natural Sciences
- Technical Sciences
- Human Medicine and Health Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Arts
The scholarship supports semester or one-year grants and research grants for durations ranging from 1 to 9 months.
Benefits of the Ernst Mach Scholarship
- Monthly Stipend: €1,300 for the duration of your stay.
- Accommodation Assistance:
- Affordable housing options, ranging from €330 to €800 per month.
- Administrative support with booking through OeAD.
- Health Insurance Support:
- Guidance on obtaining health insurance accepted in Austria (cost: €55–€200/month).
- Tuition Fee Waiver:
- Grant holders do not pay tuition fees at public universities.
- Travel Subsidy:
- Up to €1,200 for applicants from eligible developing countries (travel invoices required).
- Networking Opportunities:
- Build global connections with top researchers and institutions in Austria.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is designed for early-career academics with a passion for research:
Who Can Apply?
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- Postgraduates pursuing a PhD outside Austria.
- Postgraduates and postdocs seeking to conduct research in Austria for academic careers.
- Postdocs employed as researchers at universities outside Austria.
- Age Limit: Applicants must be 35 years or younger (born on or after October 1, 1989).
- Residency: Must not have lived, studied, or worked in Austria for six months prior to applying.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English and/or German is essential.
Apply here: https://grants.at/en/
Application Deadline: February 1, 2025.
