Lise Meitner Programme for scientists from abroad

Target group: Highly qualified scientists of any discipline who could contribute to the scientific development of an Austrian research institution by working at it.

Goals

Strengthening of the quality and the scientific know-how of the Austrian scientific community creation of international contacts

Applications

together with an Austrian co-applicant accepted continuously, no application deadlines in English

Allocation 
by the FWF Board based on an international review process

Processing time 
3 to 4 months in general

Requirements

• completed doctoral studies international scientific publications
• No age limit
• invitation from an Austrian research institution etc.

Length: 12 to 24 months (project extension is not possible) Level: Dependent on the level of qualification personnel costs of 63.510 € (Postdoc) or 69.810 € (Senior Postdoc) per year plus 10,000 € for material, travel, assistance etc.