DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
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Grants & scholarships
The University of Klagenfurt supports its early career researchers with a range of internal funding opportunities, tailored to the needs of doctoral candidates in particular. In addition, it provides guidance and support with funding opportunities from external partners.
The Doc.Service acts as a central point of contact for internal funding schemes. We are also happy to put you in touch with colleagues who specialise in specific funding opportunities.
Below you will find key information regarding internal and selected external funding programmes, categorised for your initial guidance:
Funding for Study Abroad/Mobility
Funding for Inviting Visiting Doctoral Researchers & Academics
People with disabilities have the opportunity to make use of appropriate assistance and support services provided by the BMKz, if needed.
GRANTS & SUBSIDIES
Internal funding opportunities
Support grant
The University of Klagenfurt offers financial support for the completion of academic theses – including doctoral dissertations – which involve above-average financial burdens.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: regular students of the University of Klagenfurt whose dissertations have not yet been completed (evaluated)
Duration: one-time payment
Amount: € 750,- up to € 3.600,-
Application deadline: tba – most recently: 28th April – 16th May 2025 and 6th – 24th October 2025
Merit-Based scholarship
Once a year, the University of Klagenfurt announces a scholarship for academic excellence to recognise academic achievement from students. For doctoral candidates, this means a dissertation completed within the relevant performance period must be assessed as “very good” (equivalent to a distinction or higher).
Faculties: all
Eligibility: regular students of the University of Klagenfurt who have used the allocated study time (plus one additional semester as a tolerance semester, if necessary) to complete their dissertation defence
Duration: one-off payment
Amount: € 750,- to € 1.500,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 1st – 31st October 2025 (for achievements in the academic year 2024/25)
Project funding
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council supports – primarily early career – researchers in undertaking independent, small-scale research projects.
on the intranet: Project funding
Faculties: all
Eligibility: primarily doctoral students at the University of Klagenfurt up to the point of their PhD submission (R1) and researchers who have recently completed their PhD (within 2 years of completion) with a continuing employment contract at the University of Klagenfurt (R2). Subject to funding availability, other members of academic staff are also eligible.
Duration: max. 12 months
Amount: max. € 3.000,-
Application deadline: ongoing – via email to the Research Council, for the attention of Carina Felsberger (Carina [dot] Felsberger [at] aau [dot] at), using the application form
Degree completion scholarship
Initiated by the University of Klagenfurt’s Rectorate, the Study Completion Scholarship for Employed Students is designed to support and encourage the swift and timely completion of studies.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: registered students of the University of Klagenfurt who can demonstrate employment during the calendar year 2024, and who have paid their Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) contribution and tuition fees for the Winter Semester 2024/25 at the University of Klagenfurt. Registered students from non-EU countries are eligible to apply after the standard period of study plus two additional semesters (e.g., for a 6-semester doctoral programme: from the 9th semester onwards).
Duration: one-off payment (multiple applications are possible)
Amount: € 500,- per semester per student
Application deadline: 1st – 30th November 2025 (for the Summer Semester 2025)
External funding opportunities
Austrian study grant
All eligibility requirements for receiving the Austrian State Grant for studies can be found on the website of the Austrian Scholarship Foundation (see General Requirements). Please note that additional requirements apply to Doctoral studies: a Doctoral programme must, for example, be started no later than 24 months after completion of the previous degree and before the applicant reaches the age of 33. Details can be found here: Requirements for Doctoral Studies
Faculties: all
Eligibility: Austrian citizens, equivalent citizens, and stateless persons
Duration: 6 semesters (standard period of study)
Amount: If the requirements are met, an indicative amount can be calculated online at: Grant calculator
Application Deadline: 20th September – 15th December (Winter Semester) and 20th February – 15th May (Summer Semester, each year)
Students’ Union social fund
Students’ Union members experiencing financial hardship can apply for funding from the social fund. Hardship may be due to unforeseen circumstances such as sudden increases in accommodation costs or expenses related to childcare. Please refer to the fund’s guidelines for full details: Social fund
Faculties: all
Eligibility: Students’ Union members
Duration: one-off payment
Amount: subject to available budget and the applicant’s level of need
Application Deadline: ongoing
LiterarMechana: Doctoral completion grant
LiterarMechana offers Doctoral completion grants twice yearly, based on social need, to support early-career researchers in the final stages of their doctoral projects.
Faculties: all (priority given to Humanities, Social Sciences, and Cultural Studies)
Eligibility: doctoral students enrolled at Austrian universities (applications from candidates with EU citizenship or with a centre of life in Austria, and under the age of 35, preferred)
Duration: 3 – 6 months
Amount: € 1.500,- per month
Application Deadline: 31st March and 30th September 2026
SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Internal funding opportunities
Young Scientists Mentoring Programme
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council is offering funding for year-long mentoring partnerships between early career researchers and internationally-recognised academics from universities (or research institutions) abroad. The programme involves mentees undertaking research visits to the host institution, and their mentors being invited to short-term research visits to the University of Klagenfurt (e.g., to deliver guest lectures).
Faculties: all
Eligibility: high-achieving doctoral students (PhD students) or postdoctoral researchers who are fully employed by the University of Klagenfurt, with ongoing employment contracts, and who have established research projects (approximately 2+ years in progress). Projects should have a clear thematic link to the research profile of the mentor and host institution.
Duration: 12 months
Amount: max. € 4.000,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 28th May 2025
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education at the University of Klagenfurt annually awards two doctoral scholarships to students pursuing a doctoral thesis in a subject area represented within the Faculty.
Faculty of Arts. Humanities & Education doctoral scholarship
Faculties: Cultural Studies, Educational Studies
Eligibility: (preferably full-time) doctoral students at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education who have successfully completed a supervision agreement under the outgoing doctoral curriculum, or positively presented their dissertation proposal under the new curriculum. Applicants must not be employees of the University of Klagenfurt (with the exception of teaching assistant positions).
Duration: 10 months (commencing September 2025)
Amount: € 1.120,- per month
Application deadline: tba – previously: 4th July 2025
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Education doctoral scholarship
External funding opportunities
ÖAW: DOC
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports early career researchers to dedicate themselves fully to the completion of their doctoral theses through the DOC scholarship programme.
DOC [Doctoral Fellowship Programme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences]
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who are undertaking (or will be undertaking) their doctoral studies in Austria, and who completed their Bachelor’s/Master’s degree no more than two years prior to the application deadline (deadline: 1st July)
Duration: 24, 30 or 36 months
Amount: € 50.568,- per annum
Application deadline: tba – previously: 18th August – 25th September 2025
ÖAW: DOC-Fellowships from FZÖ funds
Dissertation projects relating to questions connected to EU Missions within Horizon Europe (Cancer, Climate, Ocean, Cities, Soil) or key themes in the Austrian Academy of Sciences’ (ÖAW) development plan (Empires and World Order, Energy Systems, Ageing, Artificial Intelligence) are being funded by the Austrian Future Fund (FZÖ).
DOC-Fellowships from FZÖ funds
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers undertaking (or planning to undertake) a doctoral degree in Austria, who completed their Bachelor’s/Master’s degree no more than two years prior to the application date (deadline: 1st July)
Duration: 24, 30, or 36 months
Amount: € 50.568,- per annum
Application deadline: tba – previously: 18th August – 25th September 2025
ÖAW: Mannagetta fellowship
Offered by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Mannagetta fellowships support early career researchers in the final stages of their doctoral studies in Archaeology, Prehistory, Early History, Ancient History, Medieval History, Art History, Music History, Philosophy or Law.
Faculties: Archaeology; Prehistory, Early History, Ancient History, Medieval History; Art History, Music History; Philosophy; Law
Eligibitily: doctoral students who commenced their doctoral studies at an Austrian university no more than three years prior to the application deadline, and who anticipate completing their studies within twelve months of the grant start date
Duration: 12 months
Amount: € 25.000,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 8th September – 6th October 2025
ÖAW: L’ORÉAL Austria
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports early-career female scientists to undertake specific projects in fundamental research (Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics), aiding them in launching or restarting their career.
L’ORÉAL Austria [Fellowship for Young Female Researchers in Austria]
Faculties: Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics
Eligibility: female scientists who began their doctoral studies within the last three years or completed them within the last four years. Applicants must be Austrian citizens or have been resident in Austria for at least three years.
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Amount: € 25.000,-
Application deadline: tba– previously: 10th February 2025
Internet Stiftung: netidee scholarship
The Internet Stiftung supports dissertations that make a significant contribution to the development of the internet in Austria with netidee scholarships. The thesis should address a current topic relating to the Internet and be of academic significance.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: doctoral students at Austrian universities
Duration: max. 18 months
Amount: € 12.000,- (paid in three instalments)
Application deadline: tba – previously: 3rd March – 7th July 2025
BMBWF: CERN Austrian Doctoral Student Programme
This programme enables doctoral students to undertake research in a highly-regarded international environment. CERN provides the infrastructure – including facilities for conducting fundamental research at the highest energies – and on-site support from CERN supervisors.
CERN Austrian Doctoral Student Programme
Faculties: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Eligibility: students interested in pursuing a doctorate or current doctoral students who possess good English or French language skills and wish to receive support from a CERN supervisor in Geneva while working on their dissertation project undertaken at an Austrian university. Applications can be submitted without a specific research topic or named supervisor, however, it is recommended to make contact with potential supervisors beforehand and familiarise yourself with potential research areas (see example topics within the CERN Doctoral Student Programme framework).
Duration: 12 – max. 36 months
Amount: CHF 3.891,- per month
Application Deadline: tba – previously: 11th August 2025
Marshall Plan Foundation: The Marshall Plan Scholarship
The Marshall Plan Foundation supports research visits to the USA for students in STEM fields. Both the research topic and the host university can be chosen freely. A selection of potential host universities in the USA can be found on the Foundation’s website (see Host Universities).
Faculties: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Eligibility: students at universities or polytechnics
Duration: at least 3 months
Amount: max. € 10.000,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 2nd September – 31st October 2025 (start of stay abroad: earliest 26th January 2026)
FUNDING FOR STUDYING ABROAD/MOBILITY
Internal funding opportunities
Mobility Funding Type A
The University of Klagenfurt supports the international mobility of its early career researchers – and thus their professional development. By working on a research topic at an international research institution, they will also benefit from stronger integration into the relevant scientific community.
on the intranet: Mobility Funding Type A
Faculties: all
Eligibility: doctoral students at the University of Klagenfurt, as well as research staff in the following categories: University Assistants, Postdoctoral Assistants, Assistant Professors, Senior Scientists, Senior Lecturers and Research Fellows
Duration: approximately 1 month
Amount: max. € 2.500,- (for travel, accommodation, and potentially childcare costs)
Application deadline: ongoing
Mobility Funding Type B
The University of Klagenfurt promotes the international mobility of its early career researchers – and thus their professional development. By working on a research topic at an international research institution, they will also benefit from stronger integration into the relevant scientific community.
on the intranet: Mobility Funding Type B
Faculties: all
Eligibility: research staff at the University of Klagenfurt in the following categories: University Assistants, Postdoctoral Assistants, Assistant Professors, Senior Scientists, Senior Lecturers and Research Fellows
Duration: 3 month up to 1 semester
Amount: max. € 8.000,- (for travel, accommodation, and potentially childcare costs)
Application deadline: two weeks prior to each meeting of the Research Council; meeting dates and submission deadlines can be found on the intranet.
Outgoing Research & Networking – Grant for short-term academic outgoing activities by early career researchers (R1) of the University of Klagenfurt
The University of Klagenfurt supports early career researchers (R1 level) with short research and networking activities via the “Outgoing Research & Networking” programme. This includes participation in seminars, workshops, conferences, and summer/winter schools, with a preference for events held at universities abroad, or short-term research activities in archives, libraries, laboratories, or similar institutions.
on the intranet: Outgoing Research & Networking
Faculties: all
Eligibility: doctoral candidates officially enrolled at the University of Klagenfurt whose research project has a clear connection to the proposed research activity or event
Duration: max. 2 weeks
Amount: max. € 600,- for doctoral candidates without a research position or € 400,- for doctoral candidates with a research position at the University of Klagenfurt (covers travel, accommodation, and registration fees)
Application deadline: ongoing – a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the start of travel, via submission of the application form and supporting documentation to Doc.Service
External funding opportunities
ERASMUS+ short-term mobility for doctoral students
ERASMUS+ enables doctoral researchers to undertake short study visits to a university abroad in Europe. The number of places available at the University of Klagenfurt varies by subject and is based on bilateral agreements with over 250 universities in more than 50 partner countries. Furthermore, short-term mobility can also be carried out within the framework of a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). BIPs are short, intensive programmes that employ innovative learning and teaching methods and combine a virtual component with a physical short-term stay. Information about the partner universities of the University of Klagenfurt can be found here: List of ERASMUS+ Partner Universities
Faculties: A prerequisite is an active ERASMUS+ agreement in the relevant field, which also covers doctoral studies.
Eligibility: doctoral students of the University of Klagenfurt
Duration: 5 – 30 days, supplemented by a virtual component (this may not be required for doctoral students)
Amount: The grant can be applied to the physical duration (5 – 30 days) of the mobility activity.
Application deadline: for participation in a BIP, at least 3 months before the start of the activity
The International Office is happy to provide advice on ERASMUS+ activities.
ERASMUS+ student mobility
ERASMUS+ enables doctoral students to undertake study periods at a university abroad in Europe. The number of places available at the University of Klagenfurt varies by subject and is based on bilateral agreements with over 250 universities in more than 50 partner countries. Information on the partner universities of the University of Klagenfurt can be found here: List of ERASMUS+ Partner Universities
Faculties: A current ERASMUS+ agreement must be in place for the relevant department/faculty, and this agreement must cover doctoral studies.
Eligibility: doctoral students of the University of Klagenfurt
Duration: 2 – 12 months. An Erasmus+ study period can be completed in a ‘blended’ format (combining physical stays with virtual activities).
Amount: ERASMUS+ students are exempt from tuition fees at both the host and home universities and receive a grant to cover travel and increased living costs abroad.
Application deadline: 15th January – 1st February each year
The International Office is happy to provide advice on ERASMUS+ activities.
Fulbright Schuman Program
The Fulbright Schuman Program offers research stays in the USA for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers from all disciplines. The program supports projects thematically related to Europe, the European Union, or transatlantic relations.
Fulbright Schuman Program for EU citizens: Doctoral Research
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who are EU citizens, hold at least a Bachelor’s degree, and whose proposed project is relevant to US-EU relations or EU agendas and benefits at least two EU member states; strong English language skills; experience studying or working abroad desirable
Duration: 3 – 9 months
Amount: up to € 3.000,- per month
Application deadline: 15th September – 1st December annually
BMBWF/OeAD: Marietta Blau-Grant
The Marietta Blau programme supports the completion of part of a doctoral study undertaken in Austria, with a period of study abroad.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: doctoral candidates enrolled at Austrian universities who are making good progress with their studies (in their 6th semester of the doctoral programme or earlier)
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Amount: € 1.800,- per month
Application deadline: 1st February or 1st September each year
ÖAW: GO.INVESTIGATIO
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports library, archival, and fieldwork stays outside of Austria via the GO.INVESTIGATIO travel grants. These grants are intended to be essential for the completion of a scientific thesis/publication, or for the development of a research proposal.
GO.INVESTIGATIO [Location-independent archive and travel grants]
Faculties: Humanities and Cultural Studies
Eligibility: doctoral candidates or (senior) researchers affiliated with Austrian universities, whose most recent academic degree (Master’s/M.A. or PhD) was awarded no more than five years ago
Duration: 1 – 9 months
Amount: € 1.750,- per month
Application deadline: 5th December 2025
BMBWF: CERN Austrian Doctoral Student Programme
This programme enables doctoral students to undertake research in a highly-regarded international environment. CERN provides the infrastructure – including facilities for conducting fundamental research at the highest energies – and on-site support from CERN supervisors.
CERN Austrian Doctoral Student Programme
Faculties: Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Eligibility: students interested in pursuing a doctorate or current doctoral students who possess good English or French language skills and wish to receive support from a CERN supervisor in Geneva while working on their dissertation project undertaken at an Austrian university. Applications can be submitted without a specific research topic or named supervisor, however, it is recommended to make contact with potential supervisors beforehand and familiarise yourself with potential research areas (see example topics within the CERN Doctoral Student Programme framework).
Duration: 12 – max. 36 months
Amount: CHF 3.891,- per month
Application Deadline: tba – previously: 11th August 2025
Marshall Plan Foundation: The Marshall Plan Scholarship
The Marshall Plan Foundation supports research visits to the USA for students in STEM fields. Both the research topic and the host university can be chosen freely. A selection of potential host universities in the USA can be found on the Foundation’s website (see Host Universities).
Faculties: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Eligibility: students at universities or polytechnics
Duration: at least 3 months
Amount: max. € 10.000,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 2nd September – 31st October 2025 (start of stay abroad: earliest 26th January 2026)
Marshall Plan Foundation: The UC Berkeley Program
The Marshall Plan Foundation offers Austrian doctoral students research stays at the Institute of European Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Applications are welcomed from candidates with projects focusing on economic and social science questions.
Faculties: all (particularly Economics and Social Sciences)
Eligibility: doctoral students enrolled at Austrian universities who can provide a letter of invitation from the University of California, Berkeley
Duration: 3 months (between September 2026 and September 2027)
Amount: $ 6.500,-
Application deadline: February 27th, 2026
FUNDING FOR INVITING VISITING DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS & ACADEMICS
Internal funding opportunities
Settlement of travel expenses for external examiners in the context of the oral defence
Upon request, (partial) reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs is available for external examiners and assessors who travel to the University of Klagenfurt to participate in doctoral thesis defences.
on the intranet: Settlement of travel expenses for external examiners in the context of the oral defence
Faculties: all
Eligibility: external examiners and assessors without an active employment contract with the University of Klagenfurt (including those not on teaching assignments), who are travelling to the University of Klagenfurt to conduct a thesis defence
Duration: max. 2 nights accommodation
Amount: max. € 800,- (covers travel, accommodation, and potential visa costs)
Application deadline: Ongoing – applications can be submitted by the external examiner or the supervising institute to the Doc.Service, up to 8 weeks after the successful completion of the Defence (please see guidelines for full details).
Supporting visiting researchers
The University of Klagenfurt promotes networking between its researchers and scientists abroad. As part of the Research Council initiative, visits by established scientists – and in exceptional cases (e.g., based on outstanding scientific achievement) also by doctoral candidates – to the University of Klagenfurt are facilitated.
on the intranet: Supporting visiting researchers
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers who hold a doctorate or have an ongoing employment relationship with the University of Klagenfurt and wish to invite visiting scholars to develop a joint publication/research proposal or to carry out (substantial parts of) joint research projects at the University of Klagenfurt
Duration: max. 2 months
Amount: max. € 2.500,- (for stays of 14 days – 1 month) or max. € 7.500,- (for stays of approximately 2 months) for travel, accommodation, and, if applicable, childcare costs
Application deadline: Ongoing – applications (details see guidelines) should be submitted to Mag.a Iris Perko-Raspotnig (Iris [dot] Perko [at] aau [dot] at) before the visit of the visiting scholar.
Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
The University of Klagenfurt is inviting applications from researchers who can contribute to research and teaching in the following key research areas: Educational Research – Energy Management and Energy Technology – Entrepreneurship – Global Challenges and Sustainable Development – Humans in the Digital Age – Modern German and Austrian Literature – Multiple Perspectives in Optimization – Networked and Autonomous Systems – Public Health – Research associated with the Karl Popper Archives – Self-organizing Systems – Sustainability – Visual Culture
Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers who are US citizens, holding a Doctoral/PhD degree and possessing relevant research and teaching experience
Duration: 4 months (commencing October 2026 or March 2027)
Amount: € 5.000,- per month
Application deadline: tba – previously: 4th February – 15th September 2025
External funding opportunities
BMBWF/OeAD: Ernst Mach Grant programme
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD) offer young researchers and university lecturers the opportunity to conduct research projects in Austria.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: young researchers (doctoral students, postdocs; maximum age: 35 years) who are studying and conducting research outside of Austria
Duration: 1 – 9 months
Amount: € 1.300,- per month
Application deadline: October to 1st February of the following year
BMBWF/OeAD: Richard Plaschka Grant
Richard Plaschka Grant recipients focus primarily on historical or historiographical topics relating to Austria. As visiting researchers at institutions and other research facilities (e.g., libraries, archives), they can dedicate themselves to their academic work
Richard Plaschka Grant(information brochure)
Faculties: History, Archaeology, Language, Literature, Art History
Eligibility: early career researchers at the beginning of their academic careers (doctoral students, postdocs) who have not lived/worked in Austria in the six months prior to applying for the scholarship, are not permanently resident in Austria, and have not primarily completed their academic education in Austria
Duration: 4 to 12 months (extension up to 18 months possible)
Amount: € 2.500,- per month
Application deadline: 1st March and 15th September each year
BMBWF/OeAD: S&T - Scientific and Technological Cooperation
The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the corresponding ministry in one of the partner countries offer subsidies for travel costs within the framework of bilateral research projects. These collaborative projects require the participation of researchers – and particularly early career researchers – from Austria and a partner country.
Scientific & Technoligical Cooperation
Faculties: Agricultural, Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Medicine, Arts
Eligibility: (early career) researchers at Austrian universities and non-university research institutions; partner countries (with active bilateral agreements): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, France, India, Republic of Korea, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Hungary
Duration: 2 years
Amount: not specified
Application deadline: varies by partner country and current calls for proposals; information is available on the Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD) website under: Current calls for application
OeAD: Franz Werfel Scholarship
The Agency for Education and Internationalisation’s (OeAD) excellence programme supports research and teaching in the field of Austrian literature. This initiative strengthens the development of an international network of dedicated germanists. Through follow-up support, Werfel scholarship recipients remain part of this network (e.g., through annual invitations to the Werfel Conference, publication grants, and post-doctoral fellowship opportunities).
Faculties: Language and Literature Studies
Eligibility: early career researchers, preferably with teaching experience and a university position, at the beginning of their academic career (postdoctoral researchers; doctoral/PhD students from higher education systems that do not offer habilitation), who have not lived/worked in Austria for the six months prior to the scholarship application, are not permanently resident in Austria, or have not primarily completed their academic education in Austria
Duration: 4 – 9 months
Amount: € 2.500,- per month
Application deadline: 1st March and 15th September each year
ÖAW: JESH - Joint Excellence in Science and Humanities
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports international collaboration between early career researchers from abroad and researchers in Austria through the JESH Programme. It funds research stays in Austria for early career researchers from a total of 61 countries, as well as stays abroad for Austrian researchers.
JESH – Joint Excellence in Science and Humanities
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who have completed their doctoral or PhD studies within the last ten years and are employed at a research institution or university in one of the eligible countries (JESH Incoming) or in Austria (JESH Outgoing); for a list of eligible nations see: JESH Target Countries
Duration: 1 – 6 months (research stays should be completed no later than 6 months after the grant has been awarded)
Amount: € 2.700,- per month
Application deadline: tba– last deadline: 16 September 2025
ÖFG: International Communication
The Austrian Science Fund (ÖFG) offers, amongst other things, funding to cover the costs of inviting researchers to Austria for discussions or presentations. This programme particularly supports early career researchers who are unable to secure sufficient funding from their home institutions.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who are 40 years of age or under at the time of application
Duration: one-off payment
Amount: not specified
Application deadlines: 2nd January, 26th March, 29th May, 1st October, and 5th November 2026 (Decisions will be made 3 weeks after each respective deadline.)
PUBLICATION FUNDING
Internal funding opportunities
Funding of printing costs for book publications
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council offers funding for book publications by University staff.
on the intranet: Funding of printing costs for book publications
Faculties: all (for PhD theses: Funding is available if the doctoral studies were completed at the University of Klagenfurt and the thesis received a grade of “Excellent” from both examiners.)
Applications from the Faculty of Culture and Education are reviewed by the Dean of the Faculty. Contact: DekanInKuBi [at] aau [dot] at
Eligibility: authors/editors of book publications who are in current employment with the University of Klagenfurt at the time of application
Duration: Applications can be submitted once a print-ready version of the publication has been accepted by a reputable academic publisher (including peer review), but has not yet been published.
Amount: max. of € 2.600,- towards printing costs
Application deadline: ongoing – please submit applications by email to the Research Council, for the attention of Carina Felsberger: Carina [dot] Felsberger [at] aau [dot] at (see guidelines for full details)
Open Access Funding
The University of Klagenfurt’s Open Access Service supports the publication costs for pure Open Access publications (Article Processing Charges – APCs and Book Processing Charges – BPCs).
Open Access at the University of Klagenfurt
on the intranet: Open-Access-Service
Faculties: all
Eligibility: all university members, as per UG 2002 § 94 (University Regulations)
Duration: Application must be submitted before acceptance of the publication by the publisher.
Amount: central cost coverage; details: see Open Access Funding Options (intranet)
Application deadline: ongoing
Please contact openaccess [dot] service [at] aau [dot] at via email, ideally before submitting your manuscript, for enquiries.
External funding opportunities
Editing Press: Laura Bassi Scholarship
Laura Bassi Scholarships provide support for early career researchers focusing on the more specialised, or thematic periphery, within their discipline to publish their research findings. The scholarships are awarded three times a year: in December, April, and August.
Editing Press: Laura Bassi Scholarship
Faculties: all
Eligibility: Master’s students, doctoral students, and researchers within the first five years of a full-time position
Amount: $ 750,- (for Master’s students), $ 2.500,- (for doctoral students), $ 500,- (for researchers)
Application deadline: 28th November 2025 (decision date: 8th December 2025)
FWF: Book Publications
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) supports researchers in the dissemination of internationally significant basic research findings through its “Book Publication” grant programme. Funding is available for revised doctoral theses (dissertations) following the completion of the PhD process.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers who primarily conduct their research in Austria, or under the responsibility of an Austrian research institution abroad. Habilitations and revised dissertations from researchers abroad are eligible for funding for up to three years after completion, provided the research was conducted and accepted under the responsibility of an Austrian research institution.
Duration: Publication (with simultaneous Open Access publication) must appear within 36 months of the grant award.
Amount: max. € 22.000,-
Application deadline: ongoing
FWF: Digital Publications
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) provides funding for the publication of internationally relevant research findings, including in digital formats. This covers publications such as apps, wiki-based models, scientifically annotated databases, and web-based publications. Revised dissertations are also eligible for funding.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers who primarily conduct their research in Austria or under the auspices of an Austrian research institution abroad. Postdoctoral qualifications (Habilitations) and revised dissertations by researchers abroad are eligible for funding up to three years after completion, provided the work was conducted and accepted under the responsibility of an Austrian research institution.
Duration: Publication (with simultaneous Open Access release) must appear within 36 months of approval. Proof of sustainable funding for a minimum of 6 years is required.
Amount: max. € 50.000,-
Application deadline: ongoing
ÖFG: Printing subsidies
The Austrian Science Fund (ÖFG) aims to support the wider dissemination of works presenting new research findings that would otherwise not be published, or only at disproportionate cost to the author(s).
Faculties: all
Eligibility: Austrian citizens or individuals who predominantly conduct their academic work in Austria and have developed the work to be funded within this context; priority is given to early career researchers.
Amount: max. € 2.000,- (disbursed after publication of the work, subject to available funds)
Application deadlines: 22nd March 2026 (Committee Meeting: 19th June 2026), 2nd August 2026 (Committee Meeting: 26th November 2026), and 4th October 2026 (Committee Meeting: January 2027)
AWARDS & PRIZES
Upper Austria Chamber of Labour: AK Science Prize
The AK Science Prize in the category “Dissertations and Scientific Articles” recognises the authors of completed dissertations or published scientific articles from Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences – for works that are based on the principles and areas of interest of the Chamber of Labour (AK) and relate to Austrian conditions.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: authors who hold at least a Master’s degree; applications from professors with post-doctoral qualifications (Habilitation) will not be accepted
Duration: one-off payment
Amount: a total of € 9.000,- for a maximum of 3 prize winners (subject to the jury’s decision)
Application deadline: 15th June 2026
State of Carinthia: Digitalisation Award
Each year, the State of Carinthia awards outstanding dissertations and theses that focus on the topic of digitalisation and its impact and significance for the province of Carinthia. Work specifically relating to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is particularly recognised.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: students at Carinthian universities who are citizens of EU member states and have completed a scientific dissertation/thesis with a grade of “Very Good” or “Good” on a relevant topic
Duration: one-off payment
Amount: € 1.600,-
Application deadline: tba – most recently: 15th October 2025 (thesis completion date: 1st January – 15th October 2025)
State of Carinthia: Europe Prize for Academic Theses
The State of Carinthia annually awards prizes for outstanding work on European themes and their impact and significance on the region of Carinthia.
Europe Prize for Academic Theses
Faculties: all
Eligibility: students of Austrian higher education institutions with a strong connection to Carinthia (e.g., main residence or place of study in Carinthia), who are citizens of EU member states
Duration: one-time payment
Amount: € 1.500,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 30th September 2025 (thesis completion date: 1st January 2024 – 30th September 2025)
Theodor Körner Foundation: Theodor Körner Award
The Theodor Körner Foundation awards prizes to support early career researchers, but exclusively for “work in progress”: for ongoing research projects or for the development of research designs for competitive funding applications (e.g., equivalent to FWF – Austrian Science Fund). The research should be conducted in Austria or have a substantial connection to Austria in its content. Social and political relevance of the submitted work will also be positively considered, particularly with regard to social justice and democratic participation, including issues related to climate change and its mitigation.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: academics, regardless of nationality, who have received their highest academic degree within the last six years; ineligible applicants include: projects that have already secured major grants (e.g., equivalent to FWF – Austrian Science Fund), those undergoing or who have completed a habilitation process, and individuals holding permanent (minimum 75%) positions at universities
Duration: payment in two instalments
Amount: € 5.000,-
Application deadline: January 1st to March 31st annually
RESEARCH FUNDING & FELLOWSHIPS FOR POSTDOCS
Internal funding opportunities
Proposal funding
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council aims to encourage the submission of research proposals to external funding bodies – the FWF (Austrian Science Fund), the Anniversary Fund of the OeNB (Austrian National Bank), and the FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency – excluding the “Innovation Voucher” and “Internships for Students” programmes).
on the intranet: Proposal funding
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers holding active employment contracts with the University of Klagenfurt who have completed a doctorate
Duration: Full funding is paid upon proof of submission of the grant application (within one year).
Amount: max. € 3.000- or € 6.000,- (in the case of the University of Klagenfurt as the coordinating institution in large consortia)
Application deadline: ongoing – via email to the Research Council, for the attention of Carina Felsberger (Carina [dot] Felsberger [at] aau [dot] at), using the applicatian form
Mobility Funding Type A
The University of Klagenfurt supports the international mobility of its early career researchers – and thus their professional development. By working on a research topic at an international research institution, they will also benefit from stronger integration into the relevant scientific community.
on the intranet: Mobility Funding Type A
Faculties: all
Eligibility: doctoral students at the University of Klagenfurt, as well as research staff in the following categories: University Assistants, Postdoctoral Assistants, Assistant Professors, Senior Scientists, Senior Lecturers and Research Fellows
Duration: approximately 1 month
Amount: max. € 2.500,- (for travel, accommodation, and potentially childcare costs)
Application deadline: ongoing
Mobility Funding Type B
The University of Klagenfurt promotes the international mobility of its early career researchers – and thus their professional development. By working on a research topic at an international research institution, they will also benefit from stronger integration into the relevant scientific community.
on the intranet: Mobility Funding Type B
Faculties: all
Eligibility: research staff at the University of Klagenfurt in the following categories: University Assistants, Postdoctoral Assistants, Assistant Professors, Senior Scientists, Senior Lecturers and Research Fellows
Duration: 3 month up to 1 semester
Amount: max. € 8.000,- (for travel, accommodation, and potentially childcare costs)
Application deadline: two weeks prior to each meeting of the Research Council; meeting dates and submission deadlines can be found on the intranet.
Project funding
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council supports – primarily early career – researchers in undertaking independent, small-scale research projects.
on the intranet: Project funding
Faculties: all
Eligibility: primarily doctoral students at the University of Klagenfurt up to the point of their PhD submission (R1) and researchers who have recently completed their PhD (within 2 years of completion) with a continuing employment contract at the University of Klagenfurt (R2). Subject to funding availability, other members of academic staff are also eligible.
Duration: max. 12 months
Amount: max. € 3.000,-
Application deadline: ongoing – via email to the Research Council, for the attention of Carina Felsberger (Carina [dot] Felsberger [at] aau [dot] at), using the application form
Young Scientists Mentoring Programme
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Council is offering funding for year-long mentoring partnerships between early career researchers and internationally-recognised academics from universities (or research institutions) abroad. The programme involves mentees undertaking research visits to the host institution, and their mentors being invited to short-term research visits to the University of Klagenfurt (e.g., to deliver guest lectures).
Faculties: all
Eligibility: high-achieving doctoral students (PhD students) or postdoctoral researchers who are fully employed by the University of Klagenfurt, with ongoing employment contracts, and who have established research projects (approximately 2+ years in progress). Projects should have a clear thematic link to the research profile of the mentor and host institution.
Duration: 12 months
Amount: max. € 4.000,-
Application deadline: tba – previously: 28th May 2025
External funding opportunities
European Union
Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowship
The European Research Council (ERC), as part of Horizon Europe – the European Union’s research and innovation programme – supports early career researchers through the annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). These fellowships facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge and skills across national and disciplinary boundaries.
MSCA European Postdoctoral Fellowship
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers of any nationality with a maximum of 8 years’ full-time equivalent research experience post-PhD, who wish to conduct research within the EU or a Horizon Europe associated country
Duration: 1 – 2 years
Amount: commensurate with the collective bargaining agreement for university employees
Application deadline: tba – previously: 10th September 2025
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Service provides advice and support to MSCA applicants (programme overview/contact details can be found on the Intranet).
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
The European Research Council (ERC), as part of Horizon Europe – the EU’s research and innovation programme – supports early career researchers in acquiring new knowledge and skills across national and disciplinary boundaries through the annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
MSCA Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers with up to a maximum of 8 years of full-time equivalent research experience following their doctoral degree. Applicants must be citizens of an EU member state or an associated country of Horizon Europe and will be conducting research outside of Europe.
Duration: 2-3 years
Amount: based on the collective bargaining agreement for university employees
Application deadline: tba – previously: 10th September 2025
The University of Klagenfurt’s Research Service provides advice and support to MSCA applicants (programme overview/contact details can be found on the Intranet).
ERC Starting Grant
The European Research Council (ERC), under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme of the European Union, provides funding to early career researchers as Principal Investigators (PIs) to establish their independent research teams or programmes.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers with 2-7 years of postdoctoral experience who have demonstrated research potential (e.g., with a lead author publication)
Duration: 5 years
Amount: up to € 1.500.000,-
Application deadline: tba– previously: 14th October 2025
The Research Council at the University of Klagenfurt offers financial support for applications to the European Research Council (details available on the intranet). The Research Support Service is happy to provide further information and assistance (programme overview/contact details available on the intranet).
Fulbright Austria
Fulbright-Botsiber Visiting Professor of Austrian-American Studies in the United States
The Fulbright-Botstiber Award in Austrian-American Studies aims to support research into the historical relationship between Austria and the USA, and to foster academic understanding of this connection. The award is designed to enable Austrian scholars to dedicate themselves to research and teaching in the United States within this field.
Fulbright-Botstiber Visiting Professor of Austrian-American Studies in the United States
Faculties: Humanities, Cultural Studies
Eligibility: Austrian citizens holding a doctorate (or equivalent), with demonstrated research and teaching experience, and currently employed by an Austrian university
Duration: 4 months
Amount: $ 5.000,- per month
Application deadline: tba – previously: 15th February – 30th October 2025 (for the 2026/27 academic year)
Fulbright Grant for Teaching, Research, Career Development, or Institutional Collaboration
Austrian researchers and academics visit US universities and research institutions as Fulbright scholars to teach, conduct research, focus on career development, or establish institutional collaborations. Applications for Fulbright Grants should aim to address at least two of these areas.
Fulbright Grants for Teaching, Research, Career Development, or Institutional Collaboration
Faculties: all
Eligibility: Austrian citizens who hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent), possess research and teaching experience, and are employed by an Austrian university
Duration: 3 – 4 months
Amount: $ 4.000,- per month
Application deadline: tba – previously: 15th February – 30th October 2025 (for the academic year 2026/27)
Fulbright Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota
Austrian scholars in the humanities and social sciences are invited to apply for a Fulbright Visiting Professorship at the University of Minnesota – particularly those whose teaching and research interests lie in the areas of European Studies, Human Rights, Immigration & Refugee Studies, or Genocide Studies.
Faculties: Social Sciences, Humanities
Eligibility: Austrian citizens who hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent), possess research and teaching expertise, and are employed by an Austrian university
Duration: 3-4 months
Amount: $ 2.500,- per month, plus a gross salary of $ 10.000,- from the University of Minnesota
Application deadline: tba – previously: 15th February – 30th October 2025 (for the academic year 2026/27)
Fulbright Schuman Program
Transatlantic Relations or EU Affairs are central to the research and teaching of scholars at a US institution funded by the Fulbright Schuman Program.
Fulbright Schuman Program for EU citizens: Post-Doctoral Research and Lecturing
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers who are citizens of EU member states (completion of doctoral studies prior to commencement of the scholarship in the USA) whose planned project is relevant to US-EU relations or EU agendas and has relevance for at least two EU member states; strong English language skills required; prior international experience desirable
Duration: 3 – 9 months
Amount: max. € 4.000,- per month
Application deadline: 15th September – 1st December annually
FWF – Austrian Science Fund
FWF: Erwin Schrödinger program
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) supports postdoctoral researchers through the Erwin Schrödinger program, enabling them to collaborate with leading international research institutions. The programme also provides support for researchers upon their return to Austria.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers at the beginning of their academic careers who have resided in Austria for a minimum of three years in the last ten years and/or have been continuously employed in academic research in Austria for the two years preceding their application. Applicants must be supported by a host supervisor at a foreign research institution and be able to return to a research institution in Austria.
Duration: abroad phase: 10 – 24 months, return phase: max. 12 months (dependent on the duration of the abroad phase)
Amount: variable basic grant for the project leader (stipend rates vary depending on the host country)
Application deadline: rolling (five funding rounds per year)
Fachbereiche: alle
Zielgruppe: Postdocs am Beginn ihrer wiss. Karriere, die während der letzten zehn
Jahre den Lebensmittelpunkt mind. drei Jahre in Österreich gehabt haben und/oder die letzten zwei Jahre vor Antragstellung durchgängig in Österreich wiss. tätig gewesen sind, durch eine gastgebende:r Betreuer:in an einer ausländischen Forschungsstätte unterstützt werden und an eine österreichische Forschungsstätte zurückkehren können
Dauer: Auslandsphase: 10 – 24 Monate; Rückkehrphase: max. 12 Monate (abhängig von beantragter Auslandsphase)
Förderhöhe: variables Grundstipendium für Projektleiter:in (Stipendiensätze variieren je nach Land)
Antragsfrist: laufend (fünf Vergabetermine pro Jahr)
FWF: ESPRIT (Early-Stage Program: Research - Innovation - Training)
By independently leading a research project within the ESPRIT programme, early career researchers are able to develop their skills and advance their academic careers.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers who completed their PhD no more than five years ago and who will undertake a project commensurate with their academic qualifications, supported by a mentor at an Austrian research institution
Duration: 36 months
Amount: € 5.409,80 per month
Application deadline: rolling (with five funding rounds per year)
FWF: FWF ASTRA Awards
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) promotes the development and establishment of innovative research fields and approaches through the ASTRA Awards. This programme supports early career researchers in qualifying as independent, internationally visible project leaders, for academic leadership positions.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers (R3) whose doctoral defence/final examination was between a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 9 years prior to the submission deadline, who are employed by an applicant university and do not hold a permanent professorship; specific measures in place to promote women (e.g., allocating half of the ASTRA awards to female candidates)
Duration: 60 months
Amount: € 500.000,- up to max. € 1.000.000,-
Application deadline: tba
ÖAW – Austrian Academy of Sciences
ÖAW: APART_GSK
The APART_GSK programme offers early career researchers in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Cultural Studies the opportunity to apply for funding to support independent research projects, preparing them for the next stage of their academic career (habilitation – post-doctoral qualification). A research stay abroad can also be undertaken as part of an APART_GSK scholarship.
Faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers with a maximum of three years since receiving their doctorate, who will implement their project at a suitable Austrian research institution
Duration: 36 or 48 months
Amount: € 89.100,- per year
Application deadline: tba – last deadline: 25th March 2025 (23:59 CET)
ÖAW: APART_MINT
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports early career researchers in mathematics, technical sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, and medicine with the APART_MINT programme. It provides funding for innovative and potentially high-risk projects with uncertain outcomes.
Faculties: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Technical Sciences, Medicine
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers with a maximum of three years since completing their PhD, who will implement their project at a suitable Austrian research institution
Duration: 12 months
Amount: € 89.100,- per year
Application deadline: tba – previously: 28th February 2025 (23:59 CET)
ÖAW: GO.INVESTIGATIO
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports library, archival, and fieldwork stays outside of Austria via the GO.INVESTIGATIO travel grants. These grants are intended to be essential for the completion of a scientific thesis/publication, or for the development of a research proposal.
GO.INVESTIGATIO [Location-independent archive and travel grants]
Faculties: Humanities and Cultural Studies
Eligibility: doctoral candidates or (senior) researchers affiliated with Austrian universities, whose most recent academic degree (Master’s/M.A. or PhD) was awarded no more than five years ago
Duration: 1 – 9 months
Amount: € 1.750,- per month
Application deadline: 5th December 2025
ÖAW: JESH - Joint Excellence in Science & Humanities
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) supports international collaboration between early career researchers from abroad and researchers in Austria through the JESH Programme. It funds research stays in Austria for early career researchers from a total of 61 countries, as well as stays abroad for Austrian researchers.
JESH – Joint Excellence in Science and Humanities
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who have completed their doctoral or PhD studies within the last ten years and are employed at a research institution or university in one of the eligible countries (JESH Incoming) or in Austria (JESH Outgoing); for a list of eligible nations see: JESH Target Countries
Duration: 1 – 6 months (research stays should be completed no later than 6 months after the grant has been awarded)
Amount: € 2.700,- per month
Application deadline: tba– last deadline: 16 September 2025
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ÖAW: Post-DocTrack
Post-DocTrack scholarships are designed to facilitate the transition into a postdoctoral research position. Funding supports the completion of publications stemming from doctoral research, the development of research projects for grant applications, and – in this context – the networking of early-career researchers in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Cultural Studies, with an international focus.
Faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Cultural Studies
Eligibility: early career researchers who have completed their doctoral studies at a university in Austria (maximum duration: five years) and have not finished their PhD more than six months prior to the application deadline
Duration: 3 – 12 months
Amount: € 50.568,- per year
Application deadline: tba – previously: 15th May or 17th November 2025
ÖAW: Fellowships from FZÖ funds
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) is offering funding for research projects related to the missions of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme (Cancer, Climate, Ocean, Cities, Soil) and/or key themes within the ÖAW’s development plan (Empires and World Order, Energy Systems, Ageing, Artificial Intelligence).
Applications are automatically included in the peer review and selection process for the APART_GSK or APART_MINT schemes.
Faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Cultural Sciences (see APART_GSK); Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Medicine (see APART_MINT)
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers within a maximum of three years of having received their PhD
Duration: APART_MINT: 12 months; APART_GSK: 36 or 48 months
Amount: € 89.100,- per year
Application deadline: tba – most recently: APART_MINT: 28th February 2025; APART_GSK: 25th March 2025 (both 23:59 CET)
ÖAW: USA Fellowships of the Max Kade Foundation
Through the MAX KADE Scholarships of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), the Max Kade Foundation in New York supports research visits by young researchers. Funding is available for those who hold an invitation to a research institution in the USA.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: researchers who have completed their doctoral studies no more than ten years ago, are Austrian citizens, or have had their centre of life in Austria for at least three years within the last ten years
Duration: at least 12 months
Amount: $ 72.000,- per year
Application deadline: tba – previously: 25th June 2025
ÖFG – Austrian Research Association
ÖFG: International Communication
The Austrian Research Association (ÖFG) provides support for early career researchers for presenting new research findings at international conferences, organising smaller international symposia or workshops in Austria, or for short-term stays at foreign research institutions.
Faculties: all
Eligibility: early career researchers who are 40 years of age or under at the time of application
Duration: not specified
Amount: not specified
Application deadlines: January 2nd, March 26th, May 29th, October 1st and November 5th, 2026 (decisions approximately 3 weeks after each submission date)
Further
Bassi Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Grants
The Bassi Foundation offers Postdoctoral Research Grants to support ambitious early career researchers in pursuing innovative research projects.
Bassi Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Grant
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctoral studies within the past two years
Duration: 4 or 5 years
Amount: $ 50.000,- per year
Application deadline: Expression of Interest: submit by 10th May of the application year (see here for details); Full Application: submit by 10th July (selection interviews will take place in August); Notification of Awards: 10th October each year
Internet Stiftung/FWF: netidee SCIENCE
The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is offering funding through the netidee SCIENCE programme to support research into the opportunities and challenges presented by the internet, focusing on its technical, economic, social, and political aspects. Projects are welcome in areas such as: Fundamental internet technologies – The Internet of Things (IoT) – Information security and data protection – Communication systems – Social networks – New digital communication formats
Faculties: all
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctoral studies within the last five years, are affiliated with an Austrian research institution and supported by a mentor during the project
Duration: Aligned with either the FWF ESPRIT programme (max. 36 months) or FWF Principal Investigator Projects (max. 48 months)
Amount: at the same level as FWF ESPRIT or FWF Principal Investigator Projects
Application deadline: tba
OeAD/BMBWF: S&T - Scientific & Technological Cooperation
The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and the corresponding ministry in one of the partner countries offer subsidies for travel costs within the framework of bilateral research projects. These collaborative projects require the participation of researchers – and particularly early career researchers – from Austria and a partner country.
Scientific & Technoligical Cooperation
Faculties: Agricultural, Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Human Medicine, Arts
Eligibility: (early career) researchers at Austrian universities and non-university research institutions; partner countries (with active bilateral agreements): Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, France, India, Republic of Korea, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Hungary
Duration: 2 years
Amount: not specified
Application deadline: varies by partner country and current calls for proposals; information is available on the Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD) website under: Current calls for application
Supplementary information
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European Commission: EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion
On the initiative of the European Commission, the EURAXESS network and online portal provides researchers with support for international mobility and career development. In addition to information on thousands of job vacancies & fellowships in Europe (and beyond), EURAXESS also offers guidance on the services available from the Austrian Career Service Centres.
University of Klagenfurt intranet
On the intranet, University of Klagenfurt staff can find information regarding internal funding opportunities for early career researchers, as well as the Research Council’s funding portfolio. It also details external research funding options (EU Horizon Europe – FFG – FWF) and Open Access services, including contact details for the relevant departments.
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