***Applications are still possible, however, due to the reform of its career development programs, the FWF will be offering a new funding program for advanced postdocs starting in the fall of 2024: the FWF ASTRA Awards will be replacing Elise Richter. For more information, please see the FWF ASTRA Awards program page or links below.***
Target group
Highly qualified female scientists and scholars of any discipline, who strive for an university career.
Goals
- to support the academic career of highly qualified female scientists and scholars and to enhance their university career
- after completion of the program a level of qualification should be accomplished which enables participants to apply for a local or abroad professorship. ("Habilitation" or equal qualification)
Requirements
- appropriate postdoctoral experience
- international scientific publications
- preparatory work related to the proposed research project
- no age limit
Length
12 to 48 months
Level
- personnel costs according to the current senior postdoc rate
- project specific costs up to 15,000.00 € per year
Applications
Via the FWF’s electronic application portal (elane).
- accepted continously (starting from October 3, 2022), no application deadlines
- in English
Allocation
- by the FWF Board based on an international review process
- generally in the March, June or November/December Board meeting
