Scholarship
Franz Werfel Grant
This grant supports young university teachers of German language and literature. It allows them to conduct research at Austrian universities.
About this scholarship
Franz Werfel Grant is offered by OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation) at phd level. The award is valued at €18,000/year, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive €18,000/year. 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 Literature. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
PhD students or researchers in the field of German language and literature.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-03-01. 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 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 (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Award
- €18,000/year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- German Language and Literature
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-03-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-25