Doctoral Fellowship Programme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Austria

Applications for the Austrian Academy of Sciences Fellowship are now invited. Students from all nations are welcome to apply. He or she must be a doctoral students at an Austrian university. The winning students will receive an annual awards of 38,000 euros. The application deadline is September 15, 2017.

Fellowship Description
The Austrian Academy of Sciences Fellowship is financed by the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Economy, additional funding comes from the City of Vienna and the Province of Styria. This program is aimed to enable young, excellent doctoral candidates from all disciplines to carry out their dissertation project within a definable period of time.

Value and Tenure
The winning fellows will receive 38,000 euros annually before tax. In addition, max. 500 euros annually for travel expenses. The awards will be given for 24 to 36 months.

Level and Area of Studies
Doctoral degree in all subjects.

Place of Study
The study will be taken in Austria.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • there is no age limit.
  • maximum 2 years after completion of the Diploma or Master degree (for exceptions see programme information)
  • enrolment as a doctoral candidate at an Austrian university

Applicants’ Nationality
There is no nationality restriction.

Application Instruction
Please find the detail instruction at the website and application link below.

Submission Deadline
September 15, 2017 (postmark)

Website and Application Link