Are you in your 1st, 2nd, or ongoing 3rd semester at an Austrian
university and eager to go the extra mile? Do you strive for excellence in your studies as well as in your extracurricular
activities? Do you want to make a difference and play an active part in shaping our society? Then this program is for you.
ContextIn 2019, the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) established
the Austrian Study Foundation. It is aimed at talented young people at the beginning of their university studies and supports
them throughout their academic career. Admission requires outstanding academic achievements as well as exceptional social
engagement, placing you among the top performers in your field of study.
Today, already more than 500 scholars benefit
from the Foundation´s unique program and network.
As a scholar, you will have access to exclusive seminars, workshops,
and fireside talks with leading public figures as well as individual mentoring at your university by experienced researchers
and valuable internships at our research institutions.
Further information
on the program can be found here.
Who can applyFor the first time, students enrolled
at an Austrian university can also apply until the end of their second semester.
SubmissionThe application period runs from September 15 until November 15, 2025.
- Submit your application
via Onlyfy. Required Documents: CV, certificate of
enrolment, transcript of records (or high school diploma for first-semester students) and, if applicable, documentation
of extracurricular engagement.
- A selection committee will review your application documents – if successful,
you will be invited to the assessment days.
- Take part in the assessment days (February–March 2026) and demonstrate
your skills in an interview, pitch, and group discussion.
- Join the award ceremony in the Festive Hall of the
OeAW and embark on your journey as a scholar.
ContactAustrian Study Foundation
Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2, 1010 Wien
+43 1 51581-1272
studienstiftung@oeaw.ac.atwww.studienstiftung.at
