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Erwin Schrödinger
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The Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship from FWF funds a career-enhancing research stay abroad for early-career postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines, followed by a supported return phase to Austria. It is aimed at individual applicants, not consortia, who can secure a position at an internationally renowned host institution outside Austria. Applications are accepted continuously rather than against a fixed annual deadline.
Details
| Funder | FWF |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by an internationally renowned research institution abroad |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | AT |
Eligibility & scope
Postdoctoral mobility program for highly qualified postdocs of all disciplines in the early stages of their research career, funding a career-enhancing research stay abroad with support after return to Austria.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career postdoctoral researchers in any discipline
- •Individual applicants (no consortium required)
- •Researchers currently based in or affiliated with Austria
- •Applicants with a confirmed host at an internationally renowned institution abroad
- •Candidates planning to return to Austria after the fellowship
Key Dates
- •Continuous submission, no fixed annual deadline
- •Individual application, hosted by a research institution abroad with a subsequent return phase to Austria
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure a firm hosting commitment from an internationally renowned institution abroad before applying, the host's standing is central to the case.
- ✓Address the return phase explicitly in the proposal; FWF expects a plan for reintegration into the Austrian research system, not just the stay abroad.
- ✓Since submissions are continuous, use the flexibility to time your application around a confirmed host invitation rather than rushing to a deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FWF Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship?
Highly qualified postdoctoral researchers of all disciplines in the early stages of their research career, applying as individuals rather than as part of a consortium.
Where can I do my research stay with the Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship?
The fellowship funds a research stay at an internationally renowned host institution abroad, followed by a supported return phase to Austria.
Is the Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship open to all research fields?
Yes, it is open to postdocs in all disciplines, provided the applicant is based in Austria and proposes a career-enhancing stay abroad.
When can I apply for the Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship?
FWF accepts applications continuously, so there is no fixed annual deadline.
Does the Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship include a return phase?
Yes, the program provides support after the fellow returns to Austria following the research stay abroad.
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