Erwin Schrödinger Fellowships
Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
ESPRIT
Fellowship from Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Open to all fields
Deadline not stated
About
ESPRIT supports independent, innovative basic research and career development for early postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines at Austrian research institutions. A mentor supports scientific and professional development. 36 months of principal-investigator salary at the senior postdoc rate plus EUR 45,000 project costs, increasing to EUR 75,000 on a justified request. These amounts are project costs, not the total award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eligibility
Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher
Apply with a supervisor or host
Covers: 36 months of principal-investigator salary at the senior postdoc rate plus EUR 45,000 project costs, increasing to EUR 75,000 on a justified request. These amounts are project costs, not the total award.
Host location: Austria
The project must be hosted at an Austrian research institution. Prior residence or research in Austria is not required.
Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Postdoctoral researchers normally within five years of their doctorate, with an Austrian research host and a mentor. Career-break provisions apply. Near-completion doctoral candidates may apply if the doctorate is completed during review and before the project starts.
Topics
ESPRITbasic researchcareer developmentearly postdoctoral researchersAustrian research institutionsmentorprofessional developmentprincipal-investigator salaryproject costs
Related funding
Walter Benjamin Programme
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)Principal Investigator Projects
Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Source: fwf.ac.at