Target group
Applications are invited from post-docs from Austria and abroad who
- finished their doctorate/PhD no longer than three years before applying (that is: after 1 January 2018),
- submit an original and innovative idea for a project and
- can already demonstrate outstanding publications.
The project can be undertaken at any suitable Austrian research institution.
Duration of funding
The fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 months.
In the case of a positive assessment of the progress of the project by the end of the funding period, an extension for a further six months is possible.
Level of funding
The level of funding (= personnel costs) amounts to EUR 70,000 gross/gross.
Additional funding amounting to a maximum of EUR 12,000 can be applied for in order to finance project-specific travel and materials expenses.
In case of an extension for a further six months, the amount of the fellowship for this period is EUR 35,000 gross/gross.
A subsidy of up to EUR 2.000 per annum is available for childcare.
