Austria Scholarships & Research Grants
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Austria scholarships and Research Grants
Looking for funding to study or conduct research in Austria scholarships— or to go abroad from Austria? grants.at is the country’s biggest and most comprehensive free database for scholarships, research grants, prizes and financial support programmes.
With more than 1,200 entries, grants.at covers opportunities for students, graduates and researchers across all academic disciplines.
What is grants.at?
grants.at is Austria’s official central database for scholarships and research funding. It provides detailed information about:
- Funding for incomings (people who want to come to Austria)
- Funding for outgoings (Austrians who want to study or research abroad)
- Purely national funding options within Austria
The database includes classical scholarships, research grants, allowances, prizes and larger national, European and international research support programmes.
Who Can Benefit from grants.at?
- Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students
- Graduates and early-career researchers
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Academics looking for short- or long-term research stays
Whether you are planning a research stay, a semester abroad, or looking for national funding opportunities, grants.at is the best starting point.
What Kind of Funding Can You Find?
The database covers funding from a wide range of providers, including:
- International organisations and the European Union
- Austrian federal ministries and agencies
- Provincial governments and municipalities
- Private foundations, associations and companies
- Higher education institutions (partially listed)
How to Search Effectively on grants.at
You can filter results systematically by:
- Name of the grant
- Type of grant
- Country of origin
- Target country
- Target group (students, PhD candidates, postdocs, etc.)
- Subject area
- Specific programmes for women
Each entry provides clear information about application requirements, duration, funding amount, quotas and where to submit your application.
Important: You cannot submit applications directly on grants.at. The platform shows you the correct application portal or contact (often via scholarships.at or the awarding organisation).
Who Runs grants.at?
grants.at is an initiative of:
- Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF)
- OeAD-GmbH — Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalization
It has been expanded with financial support from the European Union within the framework of EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion. The OeAD and numerous grant-awarding authorities continuously update the database to keep the information accurate and current.
Why Use grants.at?
- Free and publicly accessible
- Bilingual (English and German)
- Over 1,200 regularly updated funding opportunities
- Clear filters for targeted searches
- Official and reliable source for Austria-related funding
Start Your Search Today
Whether you want to study in Austria, pursue research, or find funding for a stay abroad, grants.at is the most complete and up-to-date resource available.
Visit the official database now
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