The Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET is a scholarship funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and administered by OeAD GmbH in cooperation with the ASEAN-European Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET).
Eligible ASEAN Countries
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
(Note: For the Short-term Research Grant variant, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar are also eligible).
Application Timeline
Deadline
1st March 2026
Eligibility Highlights
- Education Level:
- Undergraduates and graduates in artistic fields for music practice stays
- Postgraduates pursuing full PhD programs at ASEA-UNINET member universities or Austrian institutions
- Postdoctoral researchers involved in teaching and research at ASEA-UNINET member universities
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years for full PhD and music practice grants; maximum 45 years for postdocs.
- Language Requirements: Proficiency in English and/or German as per program requirements.
- Other Conditions: Applicants must not have lived or worked in Austria for more than 6 months prior to the grant start.
Scholarship Coverage (Benefits)
- Monthly living allowance of approx. €1,300
- Tuition fees waived for study and research in Austria
- Travel subsidy up to €1,200 for airfare
- Health and accident insurance
- Support with accommodation and visa procedures.
Required Documents
- Completed online application form
- Valid passport and proof of citizenship
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance at an ASEA-UNINET member or Austrian university
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
How to Apply
- Visit the official Austrian grants at www.grants.at/en
- Locate the Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET call announcement for the academic year 2025/26
- Click the “apply online” button to create an account and fill out the application form
- Upload all required documents before the deadline (1 March 2025)
- For Music Practice Grant, submit performance recordings via the portal and prepare for online interviews as scheduled
- Submit and monitor application status through the official platform
- Letter of motivation
- Language proficiency certificates (English or German)
- Research proposal or study plan (for PhD/postdoc applicants)
- Performance recordings and audition documents (for music practice grants)
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
For more detailed information and to apply online, please visit the link below:
ASEA-UNINET Call Announcement: Ernst Mach Grant – ASEA-UNINET Call 2025/26 now open! – ASEA-UNINET