The Ernst Mach Grant program is named after the famous Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach (1838-1916) and is financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF).
It is especially dedicated to students and young researchers from foreign universities who want to come to Austria for a research or a study stay
The Ernst Mach Grant primarily targets graduate students and young researchers however, there is a specific provision for undergraduate students from non-European universities. This program segment allows undergraduate and graduate exchange students to spend a semester or two at an Austrian University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule). Eligible candidates must be under 35 years of age and should have completed at least four semesters of their bachelor’s program by the time they commence their grant-supported studies in Austria.
Benefits
Successful candidates will be provided with a sum of monthly grant rate EUR 1,300 (€15,600 per year)
Requirements For The Government of Austria Ernst Mach Undergraduate Scholarship
Exchange students only who
- Are studying a Master Programme at a university in one of the defined countries of origin OR
- Are studying a Bachelor Programme at a university in one of the defined countries of origin and have successfully completed at least 4 semesters of studies by the time of taking up the grant
- Are accepted as an exchange student at FH Salzburg (Contact: Tina Gsenger)
- Have excellent English and/or German skills
- Are staying 4 to 10 months in Austria
- Are not older than 35
- Must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant
Method of Application
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025.
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