OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalization, funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research
Austrian Government OeAD Scholarships 2026-2027
The Austrian Government OeAD Scholarships 2026-2027 is a partially-funded scholarship from OeAD – Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalization, funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Austria. Deadline: February 2026.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- Austria
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Ernst Mach Grant – Worldwide: €1,300/month stipend plus up to €1,200 travel subsidy. Other programmes vary. All grants are intended to cover insurance, accommodation, visa, and daily living costs.
- Deadline
- February 2026
- Host countries
- Austria
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Most programmes open to applicants from all countries worldwide. Some programmes target specific regions (ASEA-UNINET: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam; bilateral programmes with Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary). Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Most OeAD programmes, including the Ernst Mach Grant, Worldwide, are open to applicants from all countries except Austria. Some programmes are restricted to specific regions or partner networks. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly stipend of EUR 1,300 (Ernst Mach Grant, Worldwide)
- Travel subsidy of up to EUR 1,200 for international travel to and from Austria
- The stipend covers accommodation, health and accident insurance, visa fees, and daily living expenses
- Access to Austrian university facilities, libraries, and research infrastructure
- Opportunity to build international academic networks and collaborations
- Franz Werfel Fellowship and Richard Plaschka Fellowship include follow-up support (financial and material) beyond the initial grant period
- ASEA-UNINET grants offer stays of up to 36 months for eligible applicants from Southeast Asian partner universities
Important Dates & Deadlines
February 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.