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Supports Austrian postdoctoral excellence through advanced awards for innovative research in science and engineering.

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The FWF ASTRA Awards, launched in July 2024, recognise approximately 18 advanced postdoctoral researchers (career stage R3) per annual cycle with funding of €500,000 to €1,000,000 each over five years. Formal award announcements occur each June, making the programme annual with a June decision rhythm. A distinctive equity feature reserves 50% of awards for women; female recipients who secure a per…

What this grant funds

All scientific disciplines, recognising advanced postdoctoral researchers (R3 career stage) at Austrian institutions with €500,000–€1,000,000 over five years; 50% of awards reserved for women.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.fwf.ac.at