Ernst Mach Grant (Austria)
OeAD — Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
The grant provides a stipend of EUR 1,300 per month during the research stay in Austria, plus assistance with accommodation and health insurance. Grant duration ranges from 1 to 9 months and cannot be extended.
1–9 months
Annual
PhD/Doctorate, Postdoc
About the grant
The grant provides a stipend of EUR 1,300 per month during the research stay in Austria, plus assistance with accommodation and health insurance. Grant duration ranges from 1 to 9 months and cannot be extended.
Who can apply
Citizens of any country except Austria may apply, including Uzbekistan — the grant targets doctoral candidates who hold a master's degree and postdoctoral researchers under 35. Applicants must not have studied or worked in Austria in the six months before the grant begins.
How to apply
- Register and apply through the OeAD online portal (asa.oead.at), uploading a CV, research plan, supervisor's recommendation, and a letter of invitation from the hosting Austrian university or institute.
Important dates
Annual
Applications are submitted online annually by 1 February (for the 2026/27 academic year, the deadline is 1 February 2026, 23:59 CET). The application window opens in October.
Useful tips
- Publications in Scopus or Web of Science journals will significantly strengthen your application.
- Include an element of international collaboration — this is an advantage for many grants.
- List all scientific publications, conference presentations and patents in your CV.
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