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:
Franziska Seidl Postdoc positions
Application Deadline: Sept 9, 2026
Three fixed-term positions (6 months each) for female postdoctoral researchers are announced. Postdocs can focus on the completion of a research project, the finalization/revision/submission of a research proposal and/or the completion of publications.
FUNDING
The FWF-ASTRA awards support successful, internationally visible researchers from all disciplines with min. 500,000 to max. 1 million Euros. In addition, funding for women can be topped up with a tenure package of 200,000 Euros. The duration of the projects is 5 years. Applicants must have completed their doctorate at least 2 to a maximum of 9 years ago. The submission deadline is Sept 10.
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ERC Grants 2027: The 2027 ERC Work programme will be published in July. The application deadline for ERC StG 2027 is expected to be on Oct 14, 2026 (tbc), and the one for ERC CoG 2027 on Jan 12, 2027 (tbc). You can find more information about these funding schemes on the ERC website and in the u:wiki. Please let the EU Team at Forschungsservice know if you are interested in applying by email.
EurAsia Award for Research in East and Southeast Asia
Application Deadline: Sept 15, 2026
The Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations funds extended study and research stays in Asia, with a thematic focus on the application of digital tools and methods to the study of cultural Heritage.
Vienna Center for Advanced Studies (ViCAS) Fellowships 2027–2028
Applications until: Aug, 28, 2026, 14:00 (CEST)
Each academic year, ViCAS hosts around 30 fellows divided over three residencies. ViCAS invites applications from international scholars from all academic disciplines with an outstanding academic record and an interest in interdisciplinary engagement.
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Training Programmes for Female* Researchers
Winter Semester 26/27 online
The courses for the winter semester 2026/27 are now available on u:rise and include habilitation training as well as negotiation and appointment training.
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PAW Austria 2026
Sept 21–25, 2026
Following a successful pilot last year, Postdoc Appreciation Week Austria (PAW Austria) returns this September. Together with a growing Austria-wide network of 19 partner institutions, we are once again bringing Postdoc Appreciation Week to researchers across Austria through workshops, webinars, panel discussions, and networking opportunities dedicated exclusively to postdocs.
Science Communication as a Field of Work
Jul 8, 2026 – 13:00 – 14:00
Science communication is an evolving professional field at the intersection of science, society, media and policy, leading to diverse career trajectories and opportunities beyond postdoctoral research.
Nature Masterclasses Platform for Researchers at Uni Wien
Jun 24, 2026, 11:30–12:15
This webinar for University of Vienna researchers introduces the Nature Masterclasses platform and its latest features. Learn how to create an account, navigate the platform, access self-paced courses, and make the most of the available learning resources.
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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.
