Foundation
of the Republic of Austria International Scholarships, 2018
Foundation of the Republic of
Austria is pleased to offer scholarships to international students of high
academic ability for 2018 entry. Scholarships are available for
students to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or
their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g.
universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National
Archive).
Foundation of the
Republic of Austria aims to assist international students who require financial
assistance with scholarship, specifically for overseas students.
In 2005
the Austrian National Council established the Scholarship Foundation of the
Republic of Austria by an Act of Parliament, which is to provide scholarships
for all areas of education and further education. The scholarships are awarded
by the foundation board from funds of the Conciliation Fund of the Republic of
Austria for descendants of forced labourers or people coming from countries
that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, particularly from the recruitment
of forced labourers.
Applicants
must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the
last six months before taking up the grant.Applicants from outside the home
country will often need to meet specific English language/other language
requirements in order to be able to study there.
Scholarship Description:
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Application Deadline: September 1, 2018
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Course Level: Scholarships are available for
students to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or
their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g.
universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National
Archive).
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Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in
diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.List of
Subjects: Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Human Medicine, Health
Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts.
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Scholarship Award: The scholarships
will include:
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Monthly scholarship installment: 940 EUR
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Accident and health insurance: if necessary, the OeAD (Austrian
Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an
accident and health insurance. The costs for the insurance have to be covered
from the scholarship.
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The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation
(student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: 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 for the
provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered
from the scholarship.
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Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU
nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance of up to
max. 500 EUR in addition to the scholarship.
Eligibility for the
Scholarship:
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Eligible Countries: International Students
(except Austria) can apply for these scholarships.
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Entrance Requirements: Eligible
for application are
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Descendants of forced laborers (regardless of their country of
origin)
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Or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally
from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced laborers.
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Students meeting the above-mentioned criteria can apply to
pursue research
on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation.
on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation.
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No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD
studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical trainee
ships or internships.
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Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued
academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
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Age limit: Doctoral students: 40 years at the time of submission
of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or
after March 1, 1975)
for other students: 35 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1980)
for other students: 35 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1980)
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English Language Requirements: Applicants
from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English
language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
How to Apply: 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
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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 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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for descendants of
forced labourers: processing number or photocopy of the letter of information
or other relevant proofs.