This Post Doctorate program in Austria offers fully funded,. The application deadline is 15 September 2026.
KEY DETAILS - Location: Austria - Program level: Post Doctorate - Funding: Fully Funded, - Deadline: 15 September 2026
ELIGIBILITY - Candidates must have a doctorate that was granted no more than nine years before to September 30 of the submission year, but no less than two years. - Exceptions are made for parental leave or other career interruptions. - Those without a PhD who have two to nine years of internationally recognized research experience are eligible to apply for arts-based research positions. - Candidates must exhibit their ability to conduct independent research, which may involve:. - Securing competitive third-party funding. - At least three months of consistent experience conducting research abroad. - Publications finished without the dissertation supervisor’s assistance. - At the time of application, candidates cannot be tenured professors or in a comparable leadership role. - Each candidate may only lead one ASTRA-approved project and may only apply a maximum of twice during their career. - All applications must be sent through an Austrian research institution that qualifies.
BENEFITS - One of the most generous research scholarships in Europe is awarded to successful applicants; the financing ranges from €500,000 to €1,000,000 for a maximum of five years. - Long-term, creative, and risky research projects are supported by the funding. - The program places a strong emphasis on career development, assisting scholars in moving up the academic leadership ladder. - With particular steps to support female researchers, half of the rewards are designated for women. - Child allowances, networking opportunities, and career coaching are examples of support for women. - Women who acquire a tenure-track or permanent job during the first three years are eligible for a tenure package worth €200,000. - Recipients gain international visibility and integration into Austria’s research institutions and networks. - Non-selected hearing candidates are eligible to receive Merit Awards, which give up to €450,000 in three-year PI projects.
