The Republic of Austria has recently introduced a fantastic opportunity for international students and researchers to further enhance their academic, and professional activities with the Ernst Mach Scholarship 2025.
Awarded by OeAD-GmbH, the Austrian agency for education and research funding, this scholarship aims at recruiting and funding talented postgraduate students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from all over the world.
Scholarship Summary
The Ernst Mach Scholarship allows its program to be open for access through a wide range of areas: academic disciplines in sciences such as natural sciences, technical sciences, medicine, agricultural, social sciences, arts and humanities. The grant offered covers for one semester up to a full academic year, with research grants available from a term of one to nine months long.
Key Benefits for Recipients
Successful grantees of the Ernst Mach Scholarship can expect a range of favorable benefits designed to minimize financial burdens and create an effective stay in Austria. These include:
- Monthly Grant: A grant of €1,300 to be spent on expenses during the tenure of the scholarship.
- Housing at Very Reasonable Rates: Support for locating apartments renting between €330 and €800 per month.
- Health Insurance Advice: Help in securing insurance that is accepted in Austria, with the cost between €55 and €200 per month.
- Tuition Waivers: Waiver of tuition fees at Austrian public universities.
- Travel Subsidy: Up to €1,200 for applicants from eligible developing countries, reimbursed upon submission of travel invoices.
- Networking Opportunities: Access to Austria’s leading researchers and institutions to build lasting academic and professional relationships.
Eligibility Criteria
The Ernst Mach Scholarship is geared toward early-career academics eager to pursue advanced research and academic growth in Austria. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Academic Standing:
- Postgraduate students enrolled in PhD programs outside Austria.
- Postdoctoral researchers or university staff members conducting research outside Austria.
Age Limit: Applicants must be 35 years old or younger (born on or after October 1, 1989).
Residency: Applicants must not have been resident in Austria for more than six months in the period preceding their application.
Language Proficiency: Applicants should be proficient in spoken English or German, both of which are used as the language of research and for effective communication.
Application Procedure
Ernst Mach Scholarship 2025 applications can be done via the official OeAD-GmbH website. The complete application, including accompanying documents, must reach the department before February 1, 2025.
Whether you’re an aspiring researcher or just an ardent academic looking to broaden horizons, this scholarship opens a perfect window into pushing the career forward while deeply indulging in Austria’s rich academic culture.