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OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)·Austria

OeAD Ernst Mach Grant - Worldwide

Fully FundedMasterPhDPostdoctoral1-9 monthsRolling intake

The OeAD Ernst Mach Grant (Worldwide track) funds research stays or partial study at Austrian universities for Master's students, PhD candidates, and postdocs from non-European universities. Provides EUR 1,150/month plus health insurance for up to 9 months. Two application windows per year (1 March and 1 October).

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
Master, PhD, Postdoctoral
1-9 months
All academic fields
Open to: Applicants from non-European universities
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • EUR 1,150 per month living allowance
  • Health insurance (basic coverage)
  • Accident insurance
  • Accommodation assistance
  • Maximum duration: 9 months (research) or 4 semesters (study)
Monthly: EUR 1,150/month (max ~EUR 10,350 for 9 months)

Requirements

First degree: not specified
Professional experience: not specified
Country restriction: Applicants from non-European universities

Detailed requirements

  • - Master's students, PhD candidates, or postdoctoral researchers
  • - From a non-European university (Worldwide track)
  • - Strong academic record
  • - Letter of acceptance from an Austrian academic supervisor (recommended)
  • - Application submitted via OeAD online portal

Who can apply

Master's students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from non-European universities seeking a research stay or study at an Austrian university.

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

Window 1 deadline: 1 March (results ~May)
Window 2 deadline: 1 October (results ~December)
Grant can be used for research stays or partial study at Austrian universities

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Identify an Austrian university and academic supervisor
  2. 2Step 2: Obtain a letter of acceptance or support from the supervisor
  3. 3Step 3: Prepare application: CV, motivation letter, research plan, transcripts, references
  4. 4Step 4: Submit via the OeAD online portal by 1 March or 1 October
  5. 5Step 5: Selection takes ~2 months; start date flexible
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OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)

OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)

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