The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is offering the Post-DocTrack Fellowship to support talented young scholars in the humanities, social, and cultural sciences. This fellowship helps recent PhD graduates complete publications from their doctoral research, develop independent projects for future funding, and build valuable academic networks.

Eligibility for the fellowship is open to outstanding young scholars in the humanities, social, and cultural sciences who have completed their doctoral or PhD studies in Austria no more than six months before the application deadline. Applicants must be pursuing an academic career and show potential for developing independent research, publishing their doctoral work, and building academic networks.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, dedicated to advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology. Founded in 1847, it supports innovative research projects, fosters international collaboration, and provides funding opportunities for young scholars.

Application Deadline: 17 November 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW)

• Department: Humanities, Social, and Cultural Sciences

• Course Level: Postdoctoral

• Award: Fellowship

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: Open to candidates in Austria

• The award can be taken in: Austria

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Austria

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Fellowship is awarded in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and cultural sciences.

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Applicants must have completed their doctoral/PhD studies in Austria in the above-mentioned fields.

  • The doctorate/PhD must have been completed no more than six months before the submission deadline.

  • Applicants should be pursuing an academic career with a strong interest in research, publications, and establishing collaborations.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official OeAW application portal. Candidates are required to provide supporting documents, including proof of PhD completion, a research plan, and a publication strategy.

Benefits

• Support for completing publications from the doctoral thesis.

• Guidance in developing an independent research project for external funding applications.

• Opportunities to establish national and international academic networks.

• Financial assistance during the transition to the postdoctoral phase.

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