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OeAD | Franz Werfel and Richard Plaschka Fellowships

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Tu 15.9.2026

The OeAD-GmbH is currently inviting applications for the Franz Werfel and Richard Plaschka Fellowship programmes.

Franz Werfel Fellowship

The Franz Werfel Fellowship is aimed at excellent doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and university lecturers from all countries except Austria who focus on Austrian literature in the fields of humanities, linguistics and literary studies.

The fellowship is awarded for 4 to 9 months, with the possibility of an extension to a total of up to 18 months.

Further information: Franz Werfel Fellowship

Richard Plaschka Fellowship

The Richard Plaschka Fellowship is aimed at highly qualified researchers in the historical sciences (history and archaeology) from all countries except Austria whose research focuses on Austria. 

The fellowship is awarded for up to 18 months, with the initial award granted for a maximum of 12 months.

Further information: Richard Plaschka Fellowship