Researchers of all nationalities (except Austrian) can apply for the Ernst Mach Grant worldwide, which is targeted at young researchers from all disciplines who wish to pursue a research project in Austria.
The Ernst Mach Grant program is named after the famous Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach (1838-1916). The grant program is financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research (BMBWF).
Eligibility includes researchers and students of up to 35 years old. All Austrian universities are eligible to host Ernst Mach grant awardees for a research stay.
What is offered
Monthly grant rate: €1,300
Assistance in arranging accommodation and health insurance
Grant holders do not have to pay tuition fees in Austria. Tuition fees may be waived upon request to the Rectorate of the public university or university college for teacher education for the semesters in which studies or research can be shown to have been completed elsewhere, i.e. as part of transnational EU, state or university mobility programs.
Scholarship holders with citizenship and travel from non-European developing countries will also receive a travel costs subsidy of up to €1,200 upon submission of original travel invoices.
Duration: 1 to 9 months
Deadline: February 1st, 2025