This document provides information on various funding opportunities for research and studies in Austria and other countries. It lists several national and international databases that contain scholarship and grant information. It also summarizes specific scholarship programs offered by Austria for individuals from other countries, including the Ernst Mach scholarship for studies or research in Austria, and scholarships targeted towards individuals from Ukraine during the current conflict. The document emphasizes that there are limited opportunities to fund entire degree programs in Austria.

1. Austria-wide
The funding compass – a service of the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and
Technology (BMVIT): www.foerderkompass.at
Overview of Austrian research and business funding: www.foerderpilot.at
Funding database of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO)
Database for further education support: www.erwachsenenbildung.at
Funding database for fine arts, performing arts, film and video, literature and music in
Austria: www.smartatmobility.com
Other national databases of other countries
Australia: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/scholarships
New Zealand: www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/how-to-apply/scholarships
China: http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/scholarshipen.aspx
Canada: www.scholarships.gc.ca
Germany:
DAAD
scholarship database Scholarship pilot – The BMBF scholarship database
France: http://campusbourses.campusfrance.org/fria/bourse/#/catalog
Netherlands: www.grantfinder.nl
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Study UK: Discover You
Europe-wide and regionally
Euraxess Jobs : a job database with vacancies and fellowships for researchers and PhD
students in Europe
Europe-wide funding database: www.european-funding-guide.eu
Database of EU calls: EUcalls.net
CulturEU Funding Guide - EU Funding Opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors
2021-2027: https://ec.europa.eu/culture/document/cultureu-funding-guide
Scholarship Database for Western Balkan Countries: www.s4wb.eu
International
International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search: www.iefa.org/scholarships
Database on funding opportunities in third countries open to European
researchers: www.bilat.eu

2. Selected state-funded scholarships for Austria
Please note that there are hardly any scholarships for completing an entire study
program in Austria. Please read the advertisements carefully!
Ernst Mach Scholarship - worldwide
The Ernst Mach scholarship worldwide is aimed at young researchers and university
lecturers of all disciplines who study or do research outside of Austria and would like to
do a research project in Austria.
Target group: postgraduates, postdocs
Countries of origin: all
Duration: 1 to 9 months
Submission deadline: February 1st
Ernst Mach follow-up grant (EZA)
The Ernst Mach follow-up grant (EZA) is a program for former grant holders from non-
European developing countries. People who research or teach at a university in a
developing country and have already received a scholarship administered by the OeAD-
GmbH can apply.
Target group: Postdocs
Countries of origin: Non-European developing countries
Duration: 1 to 3 months
Submission deadline: February 1, September 1
Ernst Mach scholarship to study at an Austrian university of applied sciences
The Ernst Mach scholarship for studying at an Austrian university of applied sciences is
aimed at international students who would like to study at an Austrian university of
applied sciences. The program aims to promote the internationalization of the university
of applied sciences sector in Austria.
Target group: undergraduates, graduates
Countries of origin: non-European countries
Duration: 4 to 10 months
Submission deadline: March 1st
Ernst Mach Scholarship - ASEA-UNINET

3. The Ernst Mach grant ASEA-UNINET within the framework of the ASEAN-European
Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET) enables students and researchers to stay
in Austria. The target group are PhD students, postdocs and lecturers at ASEA-UNINET
member institutions.
Target group: undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, postdocs
Countries of origin: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines
Duration: Undergraduates, Graduates: 9 months | Postdocs: 3 to 9 months
| Postgraduates: max. 36 months
Submission deadline: March 1st
Franz Werfel scholarship
The Franz Werfel scholarship is aimed at young university teachers of German studies
who are primarily concerned with Austrian literature. The duration of the scholarship is
four to nine months, an extension of up to 18 months is possible. Admission to follow-
up care is possible once twelve months of the scholarship have been completed.
Target group: postgraduates, postdocs, scientists
Countries of origin: all
Duration: 4 to 9 months (extension up to 18 months possible)
Submission deadline: March 1st, September 15th
Richard Plaschka Scholarship
The Richard Plaschka PostDoc grant is aimed at researchers in historical sciences who
focus on Austrian history. The duration of the scholarship is four to twelve months, an
extension to 18 months is possible. Admission to follow-up care is possible once twelve
months of the scholarship have been completed.
Target group: Postdocs, scientists
Countries of origin: all
Duration: 4 to 12 months (possibly extendable to 18 months)
Submission deadline: March 1st, September 15th
Scholarships from the scholarship foundation of the Republic of Austria
The scholarships of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria are aimed
at descendants of forced laborers under the NS regime or citizens of countries that
suffered particularly from the NS regime . Students and scientists can apply for a
research stay.

4. No scholarships are awarded for a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in Austria, for
summer courses, language courses, traineeships or internships.
Grants from the Grants Foundation of the Republic of Austria for undergraduates,
graduates and postgraduates
Grants from the Grants Foundation of the Republic of Austria for postdocs
Scholarships from the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Master's
studies in the field of International Relations (for an entire MA degree in Austria)
All funding programs of the OeAD can be found at www.grants.at via the filter option
"Förderorganisation" or on the OeAD website under Programs from A to Z.
Scholarships and grants for students and researchers
from Ukraine
Ernst Mach Scholarship - Ukraine
The Ernst Mach-Ukraine special scholarship program supports Ukrainian students in
continuing their studies in Austria. The scholarship is aimed both at Ukrainian students
who are already studying regularly at an Austrian university and at students, scientists
and researchers from Ukraine who would like to continue their studies or projects here.
Special grant for artists
With this special funding, fleeing Ukrainian artists are to be supported quickly and
specifically by providing financial resources both in the form of working grants and
project funding, thus ensuring safe working and living in Austria. In particular, this should
also create a framework for networking and exchange with the art and culture scene in
Austria.
Funding within the framework of Erasmus+ and the ESK
Ongoing Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation projects can use free, unused project funds
for activities related to the Ukraine war. It should be noted that the originally set goals of
the projects are fulfilled in any case. The additional measures should in any case have
an Erasmus+ or ESK reference.
ÖH emergency aid package - Ukraine
In order to help students affected by the war, there is the possibility of receiving
immediate financial aid of up to €1,000 per person from the ÖH. Anyone who has
Ukrainian or Russian citizenship or who can prove that they have been financed by
relatives from both countries can apply for funding.
ÖAW - JESH-Ukraine emergency call
The Austrian Academy of Sciences is offering an emergency call for applications from
Ukrainian researchers as part of its academic mobility program “Joint Excellence in
Science and Humanities” (JESH). The aim of the special call JESH-Ukraine is to support

5. Ukrainian scientists who had/have to leave their country in temporarily carrying out a
scientific project at an Austrian research institution.
ESI - Special Research Fellowship for Ukrainian Scientists (Ukraine)
Ukrainian scientist in the fields of mathematics and physics with a PhD who are
affiliated with a research institution in the Ukraine. Stays of up to 4 months at the ESI are
possible. The financial support provided by the ESI consists of a daily allowance of 80
EUR for each day of the stay. Fellows will have a working place at the ESI in Vienna with
access to the libraries of mathematics and physics of the University of Vienna.
FWF Crisis Support for Researchers from Ukraine
This measure serves to provide support for Ukrainian researchers who have fled Ukraine
or who are unable to return to Ukraine because of the war. These persons may be
employed in ongoing FWF projects for a maximum of 12 months on the basis of
requests for additional funding.
Non-Residential Solidarity Fellowship for Ukraine (IWM and HURI)
These fellowships are open to:
• Ukrainian scholars in the humanities and social sciences who hold a PhD or its
equivalent at the time of application
• Ukrainian writers, artists, and public intellectuals whose work contributes to a
deeper international understanding of Ukrainian society
Further information can be found on the website https://studyinaustria.at/ukraine