Ernst Mach Grant

Overview

Financed by Austria's Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research and administered by OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), this grant funds study or research stays in Austria for international students and young researchers. It has several variants targeting different applicant groups, countries, and degree levels.

Funding

Monthly grant of €1,300 (rate varies slightly by grant variant)

Eligibility

• Enrolled at a foreign university (home institution) at the time of application
• Meet the specific variant's country and degree-level eligibility (varies by programme)
• Planning a study or research stay at an Austrian university or university of applied sciences
• Application submitted through the OeAD online application system
• Some variants are restricted to applicants from specific eligible countries

Application Deadline

1 February each year, 23:59 CET, for stays in the following academic year (application window opens the preceding October) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Identify the correct Ernst Mach Grant variant for your situation (Worldwide, ASEA-UNINET, or University of Applied Sciences track)
2. Secure interest/agreement from a host institution or supervisor in Austria if required by that variant
3. Register and apply online via the OeAD Scholarship Portal (grants.oead.at) between October and 1 February
4. Upload all required certified documents before the deadline — late submissions are not accepted
5. Await OeAD's selection decision