Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide (Austria)
Grants of 1 to 9 months for young researchers from any country except Austria to carry out research at an Austrian university.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Research
Destination
Austria
Funding
A grant for a research stay of 1 to 9 months in Austria. The page does not state the monthly amount.
Eligible applicants
Young researchers aged up to 35 from any country except Austria
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Overview
Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide (Austria) is offered by OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation for Research study in Austria. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly grant for the research stay (amount not stated on the page)
Included
A grant for a research stay of 1 to 9 months in Austria. The page does not state the monthly amount. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Any nationality except Austrian.
- International eligibility
- Austrian nationals are not eligible.
- AgeRequired
- Up to 35 years old.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Austria
Official eligibility summary
Young researchers from all disciplines and all countries except Austria, aged up to 35, for a research stay of 1 to 9 months at an Austrian institution.
Applicant profile
- Young researchers aged up to 35 from any country except Austria
Study route
- Research study in Austria
Current-cycle criteria
- Young researchers from all disciplines and all countries except Austria, aged up to 35, for a research stay of 1 to 9 months at an Austrian institution.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Documents listed in the call on grants.at
How to apply
- 1
Check the call on grants.at via the "Further information" link on the OeAD page
- 2
Complete the online application before 1 December
Application timeline
Application cycle
The next deadline is 1 December; applications open from September.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.