Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) · Austria
Austrian Academy of Sciences DOC Fellowship
Prestigious doctoral fellowship supporting highly qualified PhD candidates across all areas of basic research in Austria.
Opening Soon 37 days remaining
DestinationAustria
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded, Research Funding
Deadline15 September 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality No nationality restriction stated; applicant must pursue PhD at an Austrian university
Minimum qualification Master's degree completed no more than two years before application, and PhD application before or within first year of doctoral study
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong research preparation and dissertation proposal in a basic-research field
Eligible fields of study All areas of basic research
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Applications in natural/technical sciences, medicine and psychology must be in English; humanities/social sciences may use English or German
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Research fellowship rather than tuition waiver
Stipend OeAW DOC fellowship funding for 24, 30 or 36 months
Travel support Research-related support according to fellowship rules
Insurance Fellowship/legal status under OeAW conditions
Other benefits Enables full-time concentration on dissertation research
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Application window: 17 August–15 September 2026, deadline 23:59 CEST.
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