Austrian Science Fund (FWF) Erwin Schrödinger Fellowships (Austria)

FWF (Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung)

Amount: Annual salary (approx. €50,000 - €70,000) + research costs, travel, family allowances
Deadline: Rolling application, decisions made monthly
Level: postdoc
Renewable: No

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About

The Erwin Schrödinger Fellowships enable highly qualified young researchers from Austria to gain experience abroad or allow international researchers to conduct a research stay in Austria. It supports career development and mobility.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: International (primarily Austrian researchers going abroad or international researchers with strong ties to Austria)
  • GPA: PhD required (completed within 5 years)
  • Research project at a host institution abroad (for Austrian researchers) or in Austria (for international researchers with prior Austrian research experience)
  • Mobility requirement

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Detailed research proposal
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • Host institution commitment letter
  • Letters of recommendation

Timeline

Applications can be submitted continuously. Evaluation takes approximately 4 months.

Tips

Develop a strong, international research project and clearly articulate the added value of the mobility. Secure strong letters of recommendation and a commitment from your host institution(s).