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Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide 2027/28 - Austria Research Visits

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Deadline: 2 Dec 2026

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About this Opportunity

OeAD grant for eligible doctoral candidates, recent postgraduates and postdoctoral university researchers from outside Austria to undertake a 1-9 month Austrian research stay. Deadline 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET.

The OeAD Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide supports young researchers from countries other than Austria for research stays at eligible Austrian institutions. It is funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research and administered by OeAD. The 2027/28 call accepts qualified doctoral researchers, recently graduated postgraduates and university postdoctoral researchers from outside Austria. The grant is for a short visiting research period, not for obtaining a full Austrian Master or PhD degree.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Grant
Location:: Austria
Work Arrangement:: On-site
Duration:: 1 to 9 months, during academic year 2027/28
Funding:: OeAD-funded grant for research stays; full financial terms and rate must be checked in the current grant notice. OeAD warns own funds may be necessary.
Application Deadline:: 2 Dec 2026
Posted:: 8 Nov 2026

Quick Summary

Monthly research grant administered by OeAD; award rates and any travel assistance are governed by the current call. O...
Plan a defined research stay with an Austrian academic host and written supervision confirmation, conduct the approved...

Eligibility & Requirements

Within age limit 35 when the stay begins; eligible categories include PhD students enrolled outside Austria, recent postgraduates/postdocs qualifying under official completion-date rules, or postdocs teaching/researching at a university outside Austria; written supervision confirmation from an Austrian university lecturer is mandatory.
Strong research project relevance and academic record; good English for the subject area (language-test certificate is not routinely required according to OeAD FAQ).

Responsibilities

Plan a defined research stay with an Austrian academic host and written supervision confirmation, conduct the approved research in Austria, meet documentation and visa requirements, and fulfil grant reporting obligations.

Funding & Benefits

Monthly research grant administered by OeAD; award rates and any travel assistance are governed by the current call. OeAD warns the grant may not cover all living costs and applicants may need their own funds. Amount omitted where official current programme detail could not be verified directly.

Programme Eligibility

Eligible PhD students, recent postgraduate researchers and postdocs based outside Austria; age no more than 35 at start of grant; Austrian academic supervision required; not for ordinary degree enrolment in Austria.

Programme Details

Research visits at Austrian host institutions for researchers from all disciplines and countries except Austria. Applications require host supervisor consent and supporting documents.

Consultancy Deliverables

A completed supervised research stay and any final reporting required by award conditions.

Awards

Ernst Mach Grant - Worldwide 2027/28

Department

Study, Research and Teaching / Mobility Grants

Specialisation

All academic disciplines with qualifying Austrian research host.

Education Requirements

Doctoral enrolment outside Austria, qualifying recent postgraduate degree, or postdoctoral university research position.

Programme Skills

Independent research, academic communication, project formulation and host-institution collaboration.

How to Apply

Review the official Ernst Mach Grant worldwide details and current call/FAQ. Identify an Austrian university academic supervisor and obtain the required signed supervision confirmation. Prepare academic evidence, passport copy and two independent university recommendation letters, then complete the online grant application through the official scholarships.at system. The Austrian supervisor must not also supply a recommendation letter. Submit by 1 December 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time. The application is NOT a route to an Austrian full degree programme.

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Publicly owned Austrian education and research agency administering international grants and mobility programmes on behalf of Austrian public funders.

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Published: 8 Nov 2026
Last checked: 8 Nov 2026 17:42
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