2018 Undergraduates, Graduates and Postgraduates Scholarships in Austria
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The
Republic of Austria Scholarships Foundation is offering scholarships for
undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates. Scholarships are awarded in the
field of Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Human Medicine, Health Sciences,
Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.
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The
candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the
application should be written in English.
Scholarship Description:
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Application
Deadline: September
1, 2018
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Course
Level: Scholarships
are available for pursuing undergraduates, graduates and postgraduate
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Study
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded in the field of Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Human
Medicine, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities
and Arts.
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Scholarship
Award: The
quota depends on the budget:
Monthly scholarship installment: 1.050 EUR
Health insurance: 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). The costs for the insurance have to be covered from the scholarship.
Accommodation: It is possible for OeAD scholarship holders to book accommodation (dormitory or apartment) with the OeAD Housing Office.The monthly costs are 220 to 470 EUR (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of 18 EUR/month to the OeAD Housing Office for the provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered from the scholarship.
Travel Costs: Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance. The lump sum depends on the country of origin.
Monthly scholarship installment: 1.050 EUR
Health insurance: 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). The costs for the insurance have to be covered from the scholarship.
Accommodation: It is possible for OeAD scholarship holders to book accommodation (dormitory or apartment) with the OeAD Housing Office.The monthly costs are 220 to 470 EUR (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of 18 EUR/month to the OeAD Housing Office for the provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered from the scholarship.
Travel Costs: Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance. The lump sum depends on the country of origin.
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Number
of Scholarships: Not
given
Eligibility for the
Scholarship:
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Eligible
Countries: International
students (except Austria) are eligible to apply.
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Entrance
Requirements: Eligible for application are
Descendents of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin)
Or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced labourers.
Students meeting the above-mentioned criteria can apply to pursue research
On their bachelor thesis
On their diploma or master thesis
Or their dissertation.
No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical traineeships or internships.
Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
Descendents of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin)
Or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced labourers.
Students meeting the above-mentioned criteria can apply to pursue research
On their bachelor thesis
On their diploma or master thesis
Or their dissertation.
No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical traineeships or internships.
Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
Age limit:
Doctoral students: 40 years (born on or after March 1, 1978)
for other students: 35 years (born on or after March 1, 1983)
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English
Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command
over English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.
Application Procedure:
The
following documents have to be uploaded for the Online Application:
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Fully
completed Online Application form “Application for a Scholarship of the
Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria” including a CV and a project
plan, describing the plans and completed preparatory work for the research stay
in Austria.
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Two
letters of recommendation from university lecturers. For these letters of
recommendation, no specific form is required; they have to contain the
letterhead, date and signature of the person recommending the applicant and the
stamp of the university/department and must be no older than six months at the
time of application. The letters of recommendation and the confirmation of
supervision cannot be issued by the same person.
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Confirmation
of supervision by a supervisor at the chosen Austrian university, university of
applied sciences or research institution
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Scanned
passport (showing the name and picture of the applicant)
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University
graduation certificate of your diploma, master, PhD or doctoral studies at a
university outside Austria resp. proof of enrollment at a study programme at a
university outside Austria
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Confirmation,
that proves your participation in a study programme (Bachelor, Master/Diploma
or PhD) at your home university
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For
descendants of forced labourers: processing number or photocopy of the letter
of information or other relevant proofs
How to Apply:
The
mode of applying is online.
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