Early-stage Researchers

The aim of the Faculty's promotion programme for Early-stage researchers is to actively support them in presenting their scientific results to the international scientific community, and establishing and expanding their own network.

Currently, the following promotion programmes are offered by the Faculty and the VISESS Doctoral School:

Early-stage Researchers Programme at the Faculty
VISESS Research Funds

The Faculty and VISESS also offer the following grants and awards:

Open Third-party Funding Calls & Information Events for Early Career Researchers

[EVENT] FWF Webinar (EN): FWF Funding 101

Date: 24.04.2025, 11:00-12:30

All you need to know about the FWF’s basic principles and funding portfolio.

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[CALL] Austrian Fulbright Student Program

Deadline: 01.05.2025

For students seeking a master's degree in the United States

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[CALL] OeAD - Marietta Blau-Grant

Deadline: 1 Feb / 1 Sep 2025

For doctoral/PhD students enrolled at an Austrian university who want to spend 6 to 12 months abroad

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[More open calls and information events for early career researchers]
[Open calls and information events (selection FGGA)]

Further overviews/links on funding opportunities

Research Service UNIVIE - Current calls and awards (PraeDoc, PostDoc, SeniorScientist)
International Office - Calls
Grants.at
OeAD - Scholarships for studying abroad overview page
FWF programmes (see especially the point "Cultivating Talents")
ÖAW - Funding programmes and Stipendien und Preise (German only)
FFG - All current funding offers and FFG academy (German only)
EU funding portal Euraxess Funding

Further links

Third-party funding service FGGA

Are you planning to submit a research project proposal? Do you have questions regarding funding possibilities? Please don't hesitate to contact the Third-party funding service of the Faculty.