Scholarship Summary
The Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide, administered by OeAD GmbH, is a prestigious scholarship for international researchers (from all countries except Austria) who wish to conduct research stays at Austrian universities or research institutions.
Eligible ASEAN Countries
Applicants from ASEAN countries such as Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are eligible to apply, as well as students from other countries around the world.
Application Timeline
Deadline
01 Feburary 2026
Result Announcement:
Last week of November
Semester Start:
January 2026
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly allowance of approximately €1,300 for living expenses.
- Travel cost subsidy up to €1,200 for airfare.
- Health and accident insurance coverage.
- Tuition fees are waived.
Requirements for Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of any country other than Austria.
- Education Level: Graduates, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers from any discipline.
- Age Limit: Generally up to 35 years for research stays and 45 years for postdoctoral grants.
- Language: Proficiency in English or German, depending on the research environment.
- Additional Conditions: Must have a confirmed research supervisor or host institution in Austria.
Required Documents for Application
- Completed Online Application Form
- Valid Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Proposal (approved by your Austrian supervisor)
- Language Proficiency Proof (English or German)
- Letter of Motivation
- Letter of Acceptance from the Austrian host institution
How to Apply
- Read the official Call for Applications on the OeAD website.
- Check eligibility.
- Find an Austrian university/supervisor and secure a Letter of Acceptance.
- Prepare required documents.
- Create an account on the OeAD portal.
- Fill out the online application and upload all documents.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Wait for results and provide additional documents if requested.
Field of study
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Arts, Design, and Performing Arts
- Business, Finance, and Economics
- Computer Science, Information Technology, and Data Science
- Education and Teacher Training
- Engineering and Technology
- Health, Medicine, and Nursing
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law and Criminal Justice
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
- Social Work and Public Administration
- Language and Literature
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Religious and Theological Studies
For more detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official OeAD scholarship portal link below:
Official Source Link:
- https://oead.at/en/ (Navigate to “Grants & Scholarships” and find the “Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide”)