Scholarship
Franz Werfel Fellowship
This fellowship is designed for young university teachers of German language and Austrian literature. It supports research stays at Austrian universities to foster academic exchange and expertise in Austrian studies.
About this scholarship
Franz Werfel Fellowship is offered by OeAD (on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research) for study in Austria at phd level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include German Language and Austrian Literature. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Young university teachers of German language and Austrian literature at universities outside Austria.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-03-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
German Language and Austrian Literature
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- OeAD (on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research)
- Study destination
- Austria
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- German Language and Austrian Literature
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-03-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06