OeAD / Austrian Federal Ministry · Austria
Franz Werfel Fellowship
Research fellowship for young university lecturers and researchers in German language/literature with a focus on Austrian literature.
Open 38 days remaining
DestinationAustria
Degree levelPhD, Postdoctoral, Research
FundingResearch Funding
Deadline15 September 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality All countries of origin
Minimum qualification PhD student, postdoc, researcher or university lecturer fitting programme profile
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background German studies/literature background with special interest in Austrian literature
Eligible fields of study German language and literature studies, especially Austrian literature
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language German-language competence appropriate to research
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 fellowship amount according to grant terms
Travel support Programme terms apply
Insurance Programme terms apply
Other benefits 4–9 months, extendable up to 18 months; follow-up support possible after sufficient scholarship months
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Current remaining 2026 deadline is 15 September 2026 (the programme also uses a 1 March deadline).
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