The Department for Migration and Globalisation (DEMIG) at the University for Continuing Education Krems invites early-career researchers to apply for the Ernst Mach Grant – worldwide. Funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research, this fellowship empowers young scholars to carry out research in Austria.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be under 35 years of age.
- Applicants should be studying or working outside of Austria.
- A formal agreement with an Austrian university for the research stay is required.
Further details on the Ernst Mach Grant – worldwide can be found here.
Why choose DEMIG as your host institution?
Our department is among Austria’s most successful in securing competitive research funding. In recent years, DEMIG researchers have been awarded three ERC Grants, and we actively participate as coordinating or contributing partners in multiple Horizon Europe projects and numerous nationally funded research initiatives. This proven track record reflects the high quality of our research and our strong commitment to supporting excellence.
As your host institution, DEMIG enables you to:
- Collaborate closely with leading migration scholars in an interdisciplinary environment
- Develop a clear and compelling research design that meets top academic standards
- Navigate the application process confidently with expert guidance and feedback
As a fellow, you additionally enjoy institutional affiliation, a workplace, and unrestricted access to our university facilities.
Research Focus
We welcome proposals aligned with our core research areas:
Please indicate in your proposal which research cluster(s) your project fits into and explain how it will advance and complement ongoing work.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should submit:
- An academic CV
- A project outline, explaining your research focus (max. 1-2 pages)
Send your application to migration@donau-uni.ac.at by January 11, 2026.
Timeline
- Notifications of support and feedback from DEMIG will be sent by January 19, 2026.
- The final deadline for submitting your application to OeAD is February 1, 2026.
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to our dynamic research team!
Best regards,
Mathias Czaika
Head of the Department for Migration and Globalisation, University for Continuing Education Krems
