Bertha von Suttner Scholarship

Overview

An OeAD-administered scholarship supporting international PhD students to conduct doctoral research in Austria, named after the Austrian pacifist and Nobel laureate.

Funding

Monthly grant of approximately €1,050-1,150

Eligibility

• Enrolled in or admitted to a PhD programme in Austria (or conducting doctoral research with an Austrian supervisor)
• Strong academic record
• Specific nationality/country eligibility set annually — check the current OeAD call

Application Deadline

Typically February, aligned with other OeAD scholarship rounds Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Confirm your eligibility and secure a PhD supervision arrangement with an Austrian institution
2. Register on the OeAD Scholarship Portal (grants.oead.at)
3. Complete the online application and upload required certified documents
4. Submit via the portal (and by post if certified copies are required) before the February deadline
5. Await the OeAD selection decision