Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database) 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇦🇹 Austria · Offered by OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country
🇦🇹 Austria
Provider
OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Funding
Monthly grant for a research stay, accommodation help, insurance and fee waiver.
Deadline
Ernst Mach Grant worldwide for 2027/28: deadline 1 Dec 2026. Other grants listed on grants.at have their own dates.
Expected opening
Open now (Ernst Mach worldwide)
Duration
1–9 months (research stays).
Professor contact
Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

About the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database)

The official database of scholarships for studying and researching in Austria. Filter by your country and degree level.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Varies by grant; the OeAD Ernst Mach Grant worldwide is open to PhD students, graduates and researchers from outside Austria (usually under 35).

Academic requirements

Mostly short research stays at an Austrian university with an Austrian supervisor; Austria has no national scholarship covering a full Master's for general international applicants.

Language requirements

English or German as the host requires.

What the scholarship covers

Monthly grant for a research stay, accommodation help, insurance and fee waiver.

Tuition
Tuition waived for grant holders during the stay.
Stipend and benefits
About EUR 1,050–1,300/month (Ernst Mach).
Duration
1–9 months (research stays).

Deadline and opening date

Ernst Mach Grant worldwide for 2027/28: deadline 1 Dec 2026. Other grants listed on grants.at have their own dates.

Expected opening: Open now (Ernst Mach worldwide).

Required documents

  • Online application on grants.at
  • Research proposal
  • Letter of acceptance from an Austrian supervisor
  • CV
  • Degree and transcripts
  • Recommendation letter

How to apply

Search grants.at for your profile; for Ernst Mach, secure an Austrian supervisor and apply online by the deadline.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database)?

Varies by grant; the OeAD Ernst Mach Grant worldwide is open to PhD students, graduates and researchers from outside Austria (usually under 35). Mostly short research stays at an Austrian university with an Austrian supervisor; Austria has no national scholarship covering a full Master's for general international applicants.

What does the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database) cover?

Monthly grant for a research stay, accommodation help, insurance and fee waiver. About EUR 1,050–1,300/month (Ernst Mach).

What is the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database) deadline?

Ernst Mach Grant worldwide for 2027/28: deadline 1 Dec 2026. Other grants listed on grants.at have their own dates. Expected opening: Open now (Ernst Mach worldwide).

Is IELTS required for the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database)?

English or German as the host requires.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database)?

Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

How do I apply for the Scholarships in Austria (grants.at database)?

Search grants.at for your profile; for Ernst Mach, secure an Austrian supervisor and apply online by the deadline.

Sources

ScholarReach is an independent tool and is not affiliated with OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation). This page gives general information researched from public sources. Requirements, amounts and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official website.