Deadline
2025-11-30
Value of Scholarship
Over €30,700
€30,700
€30,700
Country Tenable
Austria
Renewable
No
SASTE Grant for Research Stay in Austria – Supporting High-Potential Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa
The SASTE Grant provides funding for high-potential researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa working in Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, and Human & Veterinary Medicine to undertake a research stay in Austria. Research projects that incorporate Technical Sciences and IT in these fields are also eligible for application.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a post-doctoral scientist under 42 years old (women under 45 years old if involved in child care).
- Hold a research position in Africa, ensuring they will continue their work at their home institution after the research stay.
- Have research experience in one of the eligible fields.
- A PhD earned outside Austria is preferred but not mandatory. If the research stay is at the same Austrian university or department where the PhD was earned, the project must have a novel aspect.
- Must not have studied or worked in Austria for at least six months before the planned research stay.
- Have 3 to 7 years of post-doctoral research experience at a university or higher research institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Hold a contract with their home institution for at least two more years after the research stay (confirmation required).
- Provide confirmation from the Austrian host institution and supervisor that they will support the applicant and provide the necessary resources (office space, facilities, etc.).
- Demonstrate excellent language proficiency in English or German.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Research proposal (6–10 pages) outlining the project, methodology, relevance, and impact.
- Motivation letter (up to 2 pages).
- Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and achievements.
- Employment confirmation proving a 2-year contract upon return.
- Recommendation letter from the head of the home institution.
- Confirmation of in-kind contributions from the home institution.
- Recommendation letter from the host institution in Austria.
- Disclosure of additional funding (if applicable).
- Identity documents, including a passport, birth certificate, and extract from the judicial record.
Eligible Countries
The SASTE Grant is open to researchers from Sub-Saharan African countries.
SASTE Grant Benefits
- Grant Duration: 12 to 24 months, depending on project complexity (extensions are not possible).
- Monthly Stipend: €1,500 to support living expenses.
- Housing Support: Up to €600 per month.
- Travel Budget: Up to €3,000 per year for visits to the home institution and participation in scientific conferences.
- Funding for Host Institution: Up to €2,500 per year, allocated according to the approved work and budget plan.
- In-Kind Contributions: The home institution must confirm support for fieldwork, technical equipment, and other necessary resources.
- Additional Funding: Any extra financial support related to the research project is beneficial but must.
How to Apply for the SASTE Grant
- Click the link below to begin your application.
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