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
