OeAD / Austrian Federal Ministry · Austria
Ernst Mach Grant — Worldwide
Short-term Austrian mobility grant for young researchers and university lecturers of all disciplines based outside Austria.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationAustria
Degree levelPhD, Postdoctoral, Research
FundingResearch Funding
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality All countries of origin
Minimum qualification Postgraduate, PhD student or postdoctoral/young university researcher under programme rules
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Academic/research background relevant to proposed Austrian research stay
Eligible fields of study All academic disciplines
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit Current programme generally targets young researchers; annual rules apply
English / language Host/research language requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Not a full-degree tuition scholarship
Stipend OeAD monthly grant according to annual call
Travel support Mobility-related support according to OeAD terms
Insurance OeAD scholarship insurance arrangements may apply
Other benefits Research stay of 1–9 months
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Closing date is 1 February annually; 2026/27 deadline was 1 February 2026. 2027 call details not yet posted.
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