Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide

OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Young researchers (age limit 35) from any country except Austria: PhD students, postgraduates, postdocs and researchers at a university outside Austria, with a research project at an Austrian institution. Stays last 1 to 9 months with no extension. Separate Ernst Mach calls exist for bachelor's and master's students at Austrian universities of applied sciences (deadline 1 Feb) and for ASEAN-UNINET countries (deadline 1 Mar).

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About this opportunity

An Austrian government grant for research stays at Austrian universities. Online application with a host confirmation from an Austrian institution.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Young researchers (age limit 35) from any country except Austria: PhD students, postgraduates, postdocs and researchers at a university outside Austria, with a research project at an Austrian institution. Stays last 1 to 9 months with no extension. Separate Ernst Mach calls exist for bachelor's and master's students at Austrian universities of applied sciences (deadline 1 Feb) and for ASEAN-UNINET countries (deadline 1 Mar).
2. Note the deadline. Sep 1 – Dec 1 (annual; the 2027/28 round closes on 1 Dec 2026) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Online application; research proposal; CV; academic records; invitation or supervision confirmation from an Austrian academic host.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Competitive; expert review and selection committee

Profile of past winners

Not specified

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Tips from our advisors

1. Arrange an Austrian academic supervisor early; verify the current age limit and degree-completion rules before applying.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide?

Young researchers (age limit 35) from any country except Austria: PhD students, postgraduates, postdocs and researchers at a university outside Austria, with a research project at an Austrian institution. Stays last 1 to 9 months with no extension. Separate Ernst Mach calls exist for bachelor's and master's students at Austrian universities of applied sciences (deadline 1 Feb) and for ASEAN-UNINET countries (deadline 1 Mar).

What does Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide cover?

Grant amount according to current OeAD award rules; 1–9 months

When is the deadline for Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide?

Sep 1 – Dec 1 (annual; the 2027/28 round closes on 1 Dec 2026) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide?

Host countries: Austria.

What documents do I need for Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide?

Online application; research proposal; CV; academic records; invitation or supervision confirmation from an Austrian academic host.

How are applicants selected for Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide?

Competitive; expert review and selection committee

How much work is the Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide application?

High