The Austria Ernst Mach Scholarship 2025 offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue higher education in Austria. It supports academic programs at the Master’s, Postgraduate, PhD, and Postdoctoral levels in diverse fields of study. Applications are accepted until March 1, 2025.

Degree Levels

This scholarship is available for the following levels of study at Austrian universities:

• Master’s
• Postgraduate
• PhD
• Postdoctoral

Fields of Study

The scholarship covers a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Natural Sciences
• Technical Sciences
• Human Medicine
• Health Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences
• Arts
• Humanities
• Social Sciences

Benefits

The scholarship provides comprehensive support to ensure recipients can focus on their studies and research:

• Monthly Stipend: €1,300 throughout the scholarship period.
• Accommodation Assistance:
  • Affordable housing options ranging from €330 to €800 per month.
  • OeAD provides booking assistance.
• Health Insurance:
  • Guidance on acquiring Austrian health insurance (cost: €55–€200/month).
• Tuition Fee Waiver: Exemption from tuition fees at Austria’s public universities.
• Travel Subsidy:
  • Up to €1,200 for eligible candidates from developing countries (with travel invoices).
• Networking Opportunities:
  • Opportunities to collaborate with top researchers and institutions in Austria.

Eligible Applicants

The scholarship is open to international students from all nationalities.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Who Can Apply?
   • PhD students enrolled at universities outside Austria.
   • Postgraduates and postdoctoral researchers aiming to conduct research in Austria.
   • Researchers affiliated with non-Austrian universities.
2. Age Limit:
   • Applicants must be 35 years old or younger (born on or after October 1, 1989).
3. Residency:
   • Must not have lived, studied, or worked in Austria for six months prior to the application.
4. Language Proficiency:
   • Must demonstrate proficiency in English and/or German.

Application Process

The application is entirely online and user-friendly. Interested candidates should:

1. Visit the official grant portal: Apply Here..
2. Submit their completed application before the deadline: February 1, 2025.

Why Choose the Ernst Mach Scholarship?

The Ernst Mach Scholarship provides more than financial support; it offers access to a world-class education and the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research. Austria’s academic environment fosters innovation, making it an ideal choice for scholars striving to make meaningful contributions to their fields.