This website serves as a hub for valuable information exclusively curated for postdoctoral researchers at the University of Vienna. It provides career initiatives to support your professional journey and specialized training to enhance your skills. The platform aims to foster a vibrant community by facilitating connections among postdoctoral researchers at the University of Vienna.
What you should have heard about:
FUNDING
The ÖAW PostDoc Track awards fellowships to holders of a doctorate or PhD in the humanities and social and cultural sciences who are pursuing an academic career to assist in the transition to the post-doc phase. Eligible are early PostDocs who have received their PhD in Austria no longer then six months ago. Submission deadline: Nov 17, 2025.
The ERC Starting Grant (StG) Call 2026 closes on Oct 14, 2025. This funding programme aims to support promising early career researchers, 2-7 years post-PhD (extension possible), who already have an excellent track record. You can find more information and documents for your application in u:wiki. If you plan to submit a proposal, please get in touch with the FSNF EU Team.
FFG Spin-off Fellowships are aimed at all researchers who want to become self-employed with their research idea and have decided to pursue a different challenging career path. In case of interest have a look at the internal deadlines and support measures and contact the Technology Transfer Office until Oct 3, 2025. Submission deadline: Jan 21, 2026.
Research in Residence Fellowships - Passau
Applications until: Oct 15, 2025
The Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (PICAIS) at the University of Passau (Germany) has launched its new calls for Research-in-Residence Fellowships and Academic Event Funding.
Science Engagement Competencies
The practice-oriented Workshops from Science Center Network (in German) offer hands-on experience in science communication, with a winter term focus on schools and major events such as the Long Night of Research.
Learn more and register
Mobility
Applications until Sept 15, 2025.
The Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Programme offers mobility funds to one of the Circle U. Alliance member universities from 5 to 10 workdays.
Learn more and apply.
Workshop: Negotiation Skills
Sept 22, 2025 9:00-17:00
Learn key principles and strategies for effective negotiation, with a focus on preparation and achieving successful outcomes. Interactive exercises and simulations provide hands-on experience to build confidence in any negotiation scenario.
Science Engagement Competencies
Sept 17, 2025, 17:00-19:00 (online)
The Science Center Network offers a free, interactive training on Science Communication in schools. Workshop language: German.
Appointment Training for Prospective Female* Professors
Sept 24 & 25, 2025, 09:00-17:00
For female* academics at the University of Vienna with a habilitation or equivalent, currently applying or planning to apply for professorships.
Learn more and register
Preparing for a Career beyond Academia
Nov 11, 2025, 09:00-16:00
Learn practical tips and tools to make this transition smoother.
Open Science Festival Follow up
Online Follow-up Event, Oct 13,2025
Session 1: Open Science Without Burnout: Building Healthier Research Culture (10:00-12:00 CEST)
Session 2: Community Conversations (13:00-15:00 CEST)
Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025
First ever Austrian Edition: Sept 15-19, 2025
Together with the LBG Career Center, ISTA, the University of Graz, and TU Wien, we are thrilled to bring the international Postdoc Appreciation Week (PAW) to Austria. PAW offers a variety of workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities—both online and in person—specifically for the postdoc community.
Communities for a more fun and kind Academia: Discover the benefits of joining a community of postdocs, where you can create spaces for your ideas to resonate with others and where you can give and receive support. Sept 15, 2025, 14:30-15:30, online
Expert Talk: Parenthood in Academia: Navigating a career in academia while raising children can be both rewarding and challenging. Join us for an insightful and open conversation about parenthood in the academic world. Sept 16, 2025, 11:00-12:30, online
Austrian Researcher Careers Wine & Cheese: Join us for an insightful and guided networking event tailored specifically for postdocs who want to develop their careers. Sept 16, 2025, 16:00-17:30, Berggasse 17, 1090 Vienna
Expert Talk: Bridging Science and Mindfulness: How does mindfulness shape our brain, behavior, and well-being? In this session, we’ll explore the (neuro-)science behind mindfulness and meditation – and experience it firsthand. Sept 18, 2025, 11:00-12:00, online
All online events of PAW Germany are open to participants from Austria. Explore the program here.
Circle U. Fast Forward Open Science
Oct 22, 2025, 13:30-16:30 (online)
As part of International Open Access Week 2025, experts will share insights on open access publishing, research data management, open source code and software, and open education.
Career
Coaching, Trainings, Opportunities
Find information on how univie supports you and your career. We support both directions: inside and beyond academia.
Community
Networking, Community Events
Find information on where to meet and network with other postdocs at the University of Vienna and beyond.
