OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)·Austria

OeAD Ernst Mach Follow-Up Grant

Fully FundedPhDPostdoctoral1-9 monthsRolling intake

The OeAD Ernst Mach Follow-Up Grant supports former OeAD scholarship holders (Ernst Mach, Marietta Blau, Aktion Österreich-Ungarn) to continue their research or study in Austria. Provides EUR 1,250/month for up to 9 months, with the higher rate reflecting seniority. Must be taken up within 3 years of the initial scholarship completion.

Popular Participating Universities

TU WienTU Wien

Quick info

Application status

Rolling intake

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Austria
PhD, Postdoctoral
1-9 months
All academic fields
Open to: Former OeAD scholarship holders
Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • EUR 1,250 per month living allowance (higher than initial Ernst Mach)
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Maximum duration: 3–9 months
Monthly: EUR 1,250/month (max ~EUR 11,250 for 9 months)

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Former OeAD scholarship holders

Detailed requirements

  • - Former OeAD scholarship holder (Ernst Mach, Marietta Blau, Aktion Österreich-Ungarn, etc.)
  • - Strong academic record in the initial scholarship
  • - Must have completed the initial scholarship successfully
  • - Continuing research or study in Austria

Who can apply

Former OeAD scholarship holders (Ernst Mach, Marietta Blau, Aktion Österreich-Ungarn) seeking to continue research or study in Austria within 3 years of completing the initial scholarship.

Fields of study

All academic fields

Application window

Rolling intake

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Must be taken up within 3 years of completing the original OeAD scholarship
Maximum duration: 3–9 months

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Verify eligibility (former OeAD scholarship holder, within 3 years)
  2. 2Step 2: Identify an Austrian host institution and supervisor
  3. 3Step 3: Submit follow-up grant application via OeAD portal
  4. 4Step 4: Results typically within 2 months