Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

OeAD is pleased to offer Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for international students. Recipients of Plaschka grants can work as visiting researchers at university departments and carry out specialist studies in libraries, archives or at research institutions.

The grant recipients should place emphasis on cross-border collaboration in their scientific activities.

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Scholarship Benefits

1) Supplementary grant, own funds are required
a) Monthly grant rate: 1.150 EUR
b) Monthly mobility allowance: 600 EUR (for research stays of 3 months or longer)
2) Accommodation, insurance
a) It is possible for OeAD scholarship holders to book accommodation (dormitory or apartment) with the OeAD Housing office. The monthly costs are: monthly rent: 220 to 480 EUR (depending on the amenities) or monthly administrative fee: 18 EUR
b) OeAD scholarship holders need to have health insurance that is accepted by the Austrian authorities for the duration of their stay in Austria. The OeAD can help with taking out such insurance. The monthly costs can vary, at the moment you should calculate 55 to 200 EUR (depending on your age, scholarship category and state of health).
Scholarship holders have to pay the costs for accommodation and insurance themselves.
3) Scholarship holders are exempted from paying tuition fees.
4) Scholarship holders from non-European developing countries will also receive a travel costs subsidy of max.  1.000 EUR. This subsidy can cover (parts of) travel expenses to Austria as well as to Austrian representative authorities outside the home country.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Citizens of all nationalities (except Austria) are eligible to apply.
  • Entrance Requirements: Eligible for application are highly qualified post-docs in the field of history who are primarily occupied with Austria-related topics. Recipients of Richard Plaschka grants can work as visiting researchers at university departments and institutes and carry out specialist studies in libraries, archives or at research institutions.

Others

Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020?

    The deadline of Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 is 01 March 2020.

  • For which degree is Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 offered for?

    Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 is offered to Post Doc degree.

  • For which field is Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 offered for?

    Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020?

    Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 is open for: All

  • Who is offering Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020?

    The Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 is offered by: The Oead

  • What is the funding covered in Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020?

    The Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 covers Fully Funded Scholarships

  • Where can Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 be taken at?

    The Richard Plaschka Postdoctoral Fellowships for International Students in Austria, 2020 can be taken at: Austria