Applications are open to postdocs who are pursuing research or teaching at a higher education institution/university in a Non-European developing country and who were in receipt of a grant in Austria which was administered by the OeAD-GmbH (formerly ÖAD).
At the time of taking up the grant at least 5 years must have passed since the last scholarship-supported study or research stay in Austria.Targets
To promote scientific secondary growth
To promote scientific cooperation
To build a sustainable network of academics with relation to Austria
Benefits
Monthly grant
Accident and health insurance If necessary.
Accommodation
Scholarship holders will receive a travel costs subsidy
Requirements
Maximum age: 50 years
For the application deadline February 1, 2023: Born on or after February 1, 1973
For the application deadline November 1, 2023: Born on or after November 1, 1973
Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
Grants in this programme can only be applied for every 5 years
Selection Process
During the selection process the following criteria are examined and assessed:
Purpose of your stay
Why did you choose the specific target institution in Austria?
Added value of the stay for the partner countries concerned (establishment and/or continuation of institutional cooperation)
Prior teaching and research activities
Application Documents
The following documents have to be uploaded together with the online application at www.scholarships.at:
Consent of the academic partner in Austria
Scan of your passport (page with the name and photo)
Proof of employment by the home institution
Curriculum Vitae
Scan of university graduation certificate of PhD or doctoral studies
Method of Application
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For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024.