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FWF ESPRIT

FWF ESPRIT — Postdoc

Funds postdoctoral researchers moving toward independent scientific careers and leadership.

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ESPRIT (Early-Stage Program: Research – Innovation – Training) is the Austrian Science Fund's primary rolling instrument for postdoctoral researchers seeking to establish independent research lines in Austria. It targets the R2/R3 career stage — researchers who hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than five years before the application date — and funds a 36-month project combining the recipient'…

What this grant funds

All fields of basic and arts-based research, supporting postdoctoral researchers at R2/R3 career stage establishing independent research lines at Austrian institutions with a designated mentor.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 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