Franz Werfel Scholarship 2027 in Austria | Fully Funded
The Franz Werfel Scholarship provides funded research stays in Austria with a monthly grant of €2,500 for scholars specializing in Austrian literature.
Overview
The Franz Werfel Scholarship supports funded research stays in Austria for qualified scholars whose academic work focuses heavily on Austrian literature. Administered by OeAD on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science, and Research, the program enables visiting researchers to utilize local university departments, libraries, archives, and research facilities.
Benefits
- Monthly financial support of €2,500.
- Initial research stays last between four and nine months, with potential extensions up to eighteen months.
- No application fee is required.
Eligibility
- Open to postgraduate researchers, PhD candidates, postdocs, and university instructors worldwide, excluding Austria.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic connection, publishing history, or teaching background centered on Austrian literature.
How to Apply
Candidates must prepare their research project documentation, academic CV, publication history, and reference letters, then submit their materials through the official application portal.
Deadline
The application deadline is 15 September 2026.