Funding Programs for Early Career Researches

Here you can find information about funding possibilities for your PhD project, grants and fellowships as well as grants for studying abroad. For details regarding the eligibility, deadlines, application and selection process please follow the provided links.

 CoBeNe Grants

 External Grants

DOC Scholarship (ÖAW)
  • The DOC Fellowship is suitable for doctoral candidates in all research areas.
  • The fellowship is in the duration of 24, 30 or 36 months.
  • Applications from natural sciences are written in English, and applications in humanities, the social sciences and cultural studies may also be written in German.
  • For more information about the fellowship, please visit the website of ÖAW: DOC Application

Marietta Blau (ÖAW)
  • The Marietta Blau Grant offers financial support for a period of 6-12 months aborad.
  • Monthly grant is in the amount of 1800 EUR.
  • Submission deadlines: 1st of February & 1st of September.
  • ÖAW is offering webinars where you can gain general information about the grant and the applicaiton process. 
  • If you are interested in this grant, please visit the website of ÖAW and check out the webinars: Marietta Blau-Grant

Short-term grants abroad (KWA)
  • This grant is dedicated for short-term scientific works (field studies, academic collections, laboratory work).
  • Target group: doctoral candidates of all disciplines.
  • Duration: 2 weeks minimum, 3 months maximum.
  • Scholarship amount: 650-1050 EUR per month & travel allowance (200-900 EUR).
  • Application deadlines: 15th of February, 15th of May & 15th of October.
  • For more information, please visit the website: Short-term grants abroad (KWA)

 List of external fundings