Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) International PhD Fellowship – Fully Funded Engineering Doctorate

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) invites outstanding international candidates to apply for its International PhD Fellowship, a fully funded opportunity to pursue doctoral research in engineering at partner universities. Eligibility Master’s degree in an engineering discipline. Minimum two years of research experience. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90 or equivalent). Required documents: CV, research plan, two recommendation letters, academic transcripts, language test scores. Benefits Full tuition waiver. €1,500 per month stipend. Comprehensive health insurance. Opportunity to conduct research at ÖAW partner universities. Application Deadline All applications must be submitted by 15 December 2026 .