FUNDING

The ASciNA Mentoring Program 2026/27 offers tailored support for Austrian early-career researchers during their research stay in the USA, Canada, or Mexico. The University of Vienna sponsors two places for its postdocs with a confirmed research position or study placement in North America as of September 2026. Applications are possible until May 22, 2026.

JESH is a mobility programme offered by the Austrian Academy of Sciences that allows postdocs to establish scientific collaborations during a research stay of one to six months in Austria (JESH Incoming) and 61 different target countries (JESH Outgoing). 
Applications are possible until Jul 7, 2026.

The Erwin Schrödinger program allows highly qualified postdocs to pursue career-enhancing stays at internationally renowned research institutions and also supports them after their return to Austria. The funding period is 10 to 24 months for the abroad phase and up to 12 months for the return phase. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis.

The FWF program ESPRIT funds early-stage researchers (up to 5 years after PhD) in all disciplines for up to 36 months. The funding includes the principal investigator’s salary and project-specific costs from EUR 45,000 (flat rate) to EUR 75,000 (upon request, if justified). Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Tartu

Applications until: Jun 1, 2026

Applying for an Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship to Estonia opens up multiple potential funding pathways, including the MSCA, ERA Fellowship, and Estonian Research Council (ETAG) options.

Learn more and apply

MOFA Taiwan Fellowship

EurAsia Award for Research in East and Southeast Asia

APO: Research Fellow Volunteer 

(10h / month) remote-friendly

Africa Political Outlook (APO) is a strategic platform around Africa’s most pressing governance challenges.
Fellows will be integrated into four policy clusters. As part of their mandate, Fellows will produce analytical papers and contribute to policy briefs. 

Research Fellow Volunteer
Program Associate Volunteer

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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Exploring AI in Research: Informal Exchange for Postdocs

Jul 8, 2026, 17:00–20:00

Together with AI Factory Austria (AI:AT), join postdocs from across disciplines for an interactive exchange on how AI is transforming research, from practical applications and emerging ideas to opportunities, challenges, and new collaborations. The programme includes short lightning talks, open discussion, and informal networking around AI in research.

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Webinar: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing

on demand (next live events: Jun 10 & 11)

Learn from Nature editors and researchers how AI tools can be used responsibly in research writing, what journals expect when it comes to AI disclosure and policies, and practical ways to avoid ethical pitfalls while improving efficiency.

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Expert Talk: Career & Parenthood - Managing the mental load

Jun 3, 2026 – 11:00 – 12:00

Develop a more sustainable work-life balance by identifying mental load, recognising early signs of burnout and strengthening your mental resilience through mindfulness and self-compassion.

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Communication Skills for Better Networking and Self-Marketing

Jul 7-8, 2026, 09:00-17:00

Join this interactive workshop for theoretical inputs and hands-on exercises to help you improve your verbal and non-verbal communication skills for better networking and self-marketing opportunities.

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Expert Talk: Mastering Impromptu presentations

Jun 9, 2026, 10:30-12:00 (online)

Whether in meetings, networking conversations, or unexpected speaking moments, your ability to communicate clearly and confidently on the spot can shape how others perceive your competence, leadership, and potential, often more powerfully than any formal presentation.

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LinkedIn for Postdocs

Planning and Communicating your Research with Impact

Jun 17, 2026 9:00-17:00

Through expert-led sessions, participants will learn how to apply Impact theories to plan their research projects, engage with different stakeholders, craft compelling narratives, and communicate their research across diverse platforms.

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Workshop: Professional Boundary Setting and the Power of Saying No

May 20, 2026 – 09:00 – 17:00

Explore the role of boundary setting in academic environments and identify your own non negotiables to better protect protect your well-being at work and beyond.

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Work-Life Balance for Academic Leaders

May 28, 2026, 13:00-15:00
 
Discuss your priorities with your peers, whether they involve family obligations and caregiving, health, volunteer work, leisure time, third mission, mobility stays, or leave of absence for research and teaching purposes.

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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.

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Leadership Excellence Award in Research

Nominate excellent Leaders until May 22, 2026

The LExA seeks to highlight leaders that serve as role models and inspiration for young researchers, contributing to better conditions for research and subsequently achieving improved
research result.

Learn more and nominate excellent leaders