Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Excellence Scheme Austria 2027 | Fully Funded

SureTripAcademia; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social Security & Healthcare

Family support

Job summary

SureTripAcademia in Austria invites applications for the Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Excellence Scheme, a fully funded program spanning 24-36 months. Fellows act as Principal Investigators, shaping their own projects with academic independence, mentorship, and access to world-class facilities.

Applicants should have completed a PhD before start, be within 5 years of PhD, possess a strong peer-reviewed record, and secure an invitation from an Austrian university or research institute.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD before fellowship start.
• Within 5 years of PhD (extensions possible for caregiving or illness).
• Strong record of peer-reviewed work.
• Formal invitation from an Austrian university or research institute.
• Agreement from a senior researcher to act as co-applicant.

Responsibilities

• Execute funded research projects with focus.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster collaboration.
• Submit annual progress and financial reports to FWF.

Skills

Independent research

Education

PhD

Job description

Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Excellence Scheme Austria 2027 | Fully Funded

Author: Michael | Updated: July 25, 2026

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About the Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship

Funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Excellence Scheme attracts top international researchers and returning Austrian scholars. It empowers postdocs across all scientific disciplines with full academic independence, mentorship, and comprehensive funding to drive innovative, groundbreaking research projects within Austria.

Host Country Austria

Funding Agency Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Fields of Study Open to all disciplines

Duration 24-36 months

Funding Fully funded

What Fellows Can Expect During Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Fellows act as Principal Investigators, shaping their own projects and methodologies.
• Guidance from senior academics at Austrian universities, without micromanagement.
• Access to world-class facilities at institutions
• Opportunities to join Horizon Europe projects, international networks, and conferences.

Responsibilities of Fellows

• Execute approved research projects with focus.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Manage project budgets transparently.
• Mentor junior researchers and foster collaboration.
• Submit annual progress and financial reports to FWF.

Benefits of the Fellowship

• Social Security & Healthcare Full coverage under Austrian law
• Family Support including Allowances, maternity/paternity benefits, childcare options

Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Eligibility Requirements

• Completed PhD before fellowship start.
• Within 5 years of PhD (extensions possible for caregiving or illness).
• Strong record of peer-reviewed work.
• Formal invitation from an Austrian university or research institute.
• Agreement from a senior researcher to act as co-applicant.

Who Can Apply for Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship?

• International Postdocs
• Researchers Across All Fields

Lise Meitner Postdoctoral Fellowship Required Documents

• Research Proposal
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Publication List
• PhD Certificate
• Abstracts
• Cost Justification
• Submission Deadline: None - applications accepted year-round.
• Board Review Meetings: Five times annually (March, May, June, October, December).
• Processing Time: Typically 4-6 months.
• Project Start: Fellows have up to 12 months after approval to begin.