OeAD / Austrian Federal Ministry · Austria
Ernst Mach Follow-up Grant (EZA)
Short follow-up research grant for former OeAD scholarship holders from non-European developing countries.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationAustria
Degree levelPostdoctoral, Research
FundingResearch Funding
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Conditional
Nationality Postdocs from non-European developing countries who previously received an OeAD-administered scholarship
Minimum qualification Postdoctoral researcher/lecturer at a higher education institution in a developing country
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Research project related to the applicant's academic field and Austrian host
Eligible fields of study All eligible academic disciplines
Work experience Applicant must be pursuing research or teaching at a higher education institution
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Research/host language requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Not a degree tuition scholarship
Stipend OeAD short research grant
Travel support Programme mobility support
Insurance Programme terms apply
Other benefits 1–3 month research stay; at least three years must have passed since previous funded Austrian research visit
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Annual closing date is 1 February. Eligibility depends on prior OeAD scholarship history.
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