OeAD Incoming Scholarship Programmes and Grants (AY 2025–2026)

• Undergraduate and graduate students from non-European countries, including the Philippines
  
• Postgraduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and university lecturers
  
• Applicants from member universities of ASEA-UNINET (including the Philippines)
  
• Scholars interested in German language, Austrian literature, or Austrian historical sciences
  
• Specific programs available for:
  
  • Students and researchers from developing countries
    
  • Former OeAD grantees applying for follow-up grants
    
  • Experts in Austrian literature and history

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits (depending on the program applied for):

• Monthly grant ranging from approx. €1,050 to €1,550 depending on academic level
  
• Accommodation and health insurance (partially covered or arranged)
  
• Access to Austrian libraries, archives, and research institutions
  
• Financial and material follow-up support for select fellowships
  
• Networking and academic exchange opportunities with Austrian institutions

Applicants must have the following qualifications (program-specific):

• Must be a student, graduate, or researcher from a non-European country
  
• Must meet academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral level) depending on program
  
• Must be enrolled in or affiliated with a higher education institution
  
• For ASEA-UNINET: Must be from a member university in the Philippines
  
• For follow-up grants: Must be a former OeAD grantee with a minimum 3-year gap since last research visit
  
• For specific fellowships:
  
  • Franz Werfel: Young university teachers in German language or Austrian literature
    
  • Richard Plaschka: Young university teachers in historical sciences focusing on Austria