FWF | Elise Richter Programme
The Elise Richter Programme for senior postdocs have been designed as a specific funding measure for women in science and research.
Target group
- Highly qualified female scientists and scholars of any discipline, who strive for an university career.
Goals
- to support the academic career of highly qualified female scientists and scholars and to enhance their university career
- after completion of the program a level of qualification should be accomplished which enables participants to apply for a local or abroad professorship. ("Habilitation" or equal qualification)
Requirements
- appropriate postdoctoral experience
- international scientific publications
- preparatory work related to the proposed research project
- no age limit
Length
- 12 to 48 months
Level
- Personnel costs according to the current senior postdoc rate
- project specific costs up to 30,000.00 € per year
Applications
- via the FWF’s electronic application portal (elane)
- accepted continuously, no application deadlines
- in English
Allocation
- by the FWF Board based on an international review process
- generally in the March, June or November/December Board meeting
Further information: https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/careers/elise-richter