Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- travel expenses
- accommodation
- health
- other
As an agency of the Republic of Austria OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation thus contribute to inclusive, equal and high-quality education. They work in Austria, Europe and internationally in priority countries. The OeAD is the national agency for the implementation of Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
The goals of the Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET are:
To promote research cooperation.
To promote young academics in the early stages of their scientific careers.
To establish an effective network of researchers with relations to Austria.
1. Monthly grant rate
Scholarship: EUR 1,250.
Monthly Mobility Subsidy: EUR 300.-- (for PhD research stays of more than 9 scholarship months)
Assistance in arranging accommodation and health insurance
It is possible for OeAD scholarship holders to book accommodation (dormitory or apartment) with the OeAD student housing. The monthly costs are:
monthly rent: EUR 300.-- to EUR 800, (depending on the amenities)
monthly administrative fee: currently EUR 21.
OeAD scholarship holders need to have health insurance that is accepted by the Austrian authorities for the duration of their stay in Austria.
Applicants from non-EU/EEA countries who are planning a research stay of more than 6 months: if the monthly costs for accommodation in Austria exceed EUR 300.--, proof of additional funds to the Austrian residence authority when applying for the residence permit may be required.
Applications are possible in the following scholarship categories:
Required documents for the application:
Research Proposal (5-10 pages)The applicant's proposal for an innovative research project should focus on specific research questions, and contain a clear and detailed description of the research directions and objectives as well as the methodological approach.
Letter of Consent (Letter of Acceptance) of the supervisor at the Austrian host university.
Two Letters of Recommendation by university lecturers. For these Letters of Recommendation, no specific form is required.
Passport scan (page with name and photo).
Scan of all university graduation certificates and a (rough) German or English translation.
In the field of Music Practice: Statement of Motivation (this replaces the Research Proposal) with video and/or music clips demonstrating the applicant's musical practice.