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into annual reports: A scholarship holder was overjoyed when she found out that she was pregnant – so great was her joy that she completely forgot to enquire about the legal implications of having a baby as a (foreign) scholarship holder in Austria. Weeks and months passed in this blissful unconcern. It was only when the staff in the OeAD Regional Office noticed that the scholarship holder was expecting [...] liaison officers by the rectorates than to OeAD's belated insight. A milestone was the “OeAD Confirmation” introduced in 1994 for third-country nationals: This guarantees that a person receives a scholarship in Austria and has accident and health insurance here. As a result, it is now possible to apply directly for a visa, which is an enormous relief in dealing with the preliminary processes. This brief [...] expecting that they gently familiarised her with the Austrian legal system – and activated the OeAD’s legal counselling. Finally, there was a happy ending and the OeAD received a letter from the scholarship holder (who did not yet speak German so well then) soon after she had given birth, thanking the OeAD very much for her baby. Whether and how much this filled the OeAD with pride and fatherly joy has not
again at the OeAD building. More than 80 scholarship holders from 25 countries met at the OeAD building on the evening of 21 October. Ulrich Hörmann, authorised signatory of the OeAD, warmly welcomed those present. After brief general information for scholarship holders Weena Gera from the Philippines gave tips for the new students. Weena Geera is a scholarship holder within the Ernst Mach ASEA-UNINET
Academic staff members of Kosovan public universities: get ready! The 2nd call for scholarship applications has been launched. The HERAS+ scholarship programme offers (prospective) PhD students and PostDocs a grant for their studies and/or research in Austria. Target group are academic staff members of Kosovan public higher education institutions, which plan to carry out a PhD or PostDoc research in [...] other foreign university for PhD studies are only eligible for finishing their studies (max. 11 months) if they can prove a strong affiliation and engagement for their home institution in Kosovo. Scholarship amount and age limits: • PhD: € 1050,-/month; max. 35 years old (exceptionally 40 years old in case of considerable care responsibilities) • PostDoc: € 1.150,-/month; max. 40 years old or max. 5
for incoming scholarship holders took place on October 25th, 2018 in the OeAD House in Vienna. After Michael Schedl had given an overview of the OeAD and the ICM’s tasks Katharina Engel presented the upcoming events4scholars until the end of the year and the new functions of the OeAD’s online portal. As usual, this was followed by the traditional Alumni Talk, in which former scholarship holders share [...] share their experiences. The guest speaker for the Alumni Talks was Tanushree Gupta from India. Tanushree talked about her professional career as a restorer, about inspiring moments and about her scholarship stays in Austria with different OeAD programmes. She is involved in several Austrian-Indian cooperations and is particularly committed to the transfer of knowledge in India in order to preserve the
Science 2.0 Scholarship of the Austrian health insurance provider (ÖGK) for medical students Scholarships of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Master’s Degree Studies in the Field of International Relations (International) Scholarships for scientific stays at Taiwanese universities (traditional degree (diploma degree) students or master’s students) Scholarships for scientific [...] kasse (ÖGK)) Closing date for applications: the latest: 12 February 2023 Further information (in German) Scholarships of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Master’s Degree Studies in the Field of International Relations (International) The scholarships of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for Master’s Degree Studies in the Field of International Relations [...] priority countries and priority regions in the South and in the three priority countries in the Black Sea area and the Southern Caucasus. Two types of scholarships are available: Master’s and PhD scholarships that are bound to an APPEAR project PhD scholarships that are awarded on an individual basis and thus not bound to an APPEAR project ASEAN-European Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET) The ASE
On 31 March and 1 April 2023 this year’s Franz Werfel scholarship holders symposium took place in Vienna. The topic of the symposium was “Multilingualism – Polyphony”. This year’s Franz Werfel symposium of scholarship holders in follow-up support on 31 March and 1 April provided an opportunity for networking, exchange and professional discussion of the aspects of Austrian literature. The topic of the [...] ten. Pararealitäten in der österreichischen Literatur ” (“Different Realities. Pararealities in Austrian literature”) from the 2022 symposium. Links: Symposium brochure (in German) Franz Werfel Scholarship (in German)
waste in our environment and increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere in the coming years.” Between October 2008 and October 2014, Samir received a Mondi Austrian Student Scholarship for his bachelor and his master degree. This scholarship was implemented by the OeAD and financed by Mondi Austria Packaging. Read here about Samir's research and why he has chosen a career in green technology. [...] Samir Kopacic, former OeAD scholarship holder wins Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Award for the development of biodegradable paper-based packaging “We in Europe need a change in terms of plastics consumption and must focus on biomaterials in the future.” - Samir Kopacic, researcher at the TU Graz, Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology , is the winner of the Heinzel-Mondi-Sappi Award 2020. This award is
Portal: News Events Newsletter Social Media Press Career Contacts Toggle navigation Main Navigation To Austria submenu Studying submenu Options Preparation Recognition Grants and scholarships Scholars submenu Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry [...] Salzburg Vienna University preparation programmes Science Cooperation offices submenu L'viv Shanghai Baku Volunteering Outgoing submenu Higher education submenu Preparation Scholarships and internships in Erasmus+ Scholarships for studying abroad Cooperation with Erasmus+ Service points Summer courses Schools Vocational education and training Jugend Adult education Teaching abroad submenu Lektoratsprogramm [...] Education. Reflection On a personal level, the APPEAR scholarship boosted my self-confidence and reinforced my power of resilience, knowing that I not only completed a very important task within the scheduled time. Professionally, I moved closer to my career goals when I was promoted to a senior management position within my home institute. The scholarship gave me a platform to showcase my networking abilities
Portal: News Events Newsletter Social Media Press Career Contacts Toggle navigation Main Navigation To Austria submenu Studying submenu Options Preparation Recognition Grants and scholarships Scholars submenu Activities of scholarship holders Before arrival During your stay Before departure After your stay FAQs Alumni submenu Alumni Activities Portraits AudioLab Talks oead.map Teaching and research Entry [...] Salzburg Vienna University preparation programmes Science Cooperation offices submenu L'viv Shanghai Baku Volunteering Outgoing submenu Higher education submenu Preparation Scholarships and internships in Erasmus+ Scholarships for studying abroad Cooperation with Erasmus+ Service points Summer courses Schools Vocational education and training Jugend Adult education Teaching abroad submenu Lektoratsprogramm [...] programmes from A to Z Close Menu Rafat Al Afif, Syria © OeAD/Elke Stinnig Employment: Senior Scientist and Lecturer, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) Scholarship: North-South-Dialogue Scholarship Programme; Ernst Mach Follow-up Grant Duration: 06/2006 – 09/2011; 07/2015 – 09/2015 Philosophy of life: Patience surpasses knowledge. Curriculum Vitae Rafat Al Afif is currently