The University of Graz, in cooperation with Land Steiermark is inviting outstanding applicants to apply for the Go Styria Scholarships for the summer semester 2026. This prestigious programme supports research stays at the University of Graz for master’s and doctoral students as well as post-doctoral researchers from South-Eastern Europe.
The scholarship program is open to outstanding master’s students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers from South-Eastern Europe who intend to carry out a research stay at the University of Graz during the summer semester 2026. Applicants must be enrolled or affiliated with a recognized university or research institution in the region, demonstrate high academic achievement, and must not receive any other scholarship for the same mobility period.
Founded in 1585, the University of Graz is one of Austria’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in the vibrant city of Graz, it offers a wide range of academic disciplines across humanities, sciences, law, social sciences, and business. Known for its strong international orientation, the university fosters cross-border cooperation and student mobility. With a commitment to research excellence and sustainability, it provides a dynamic environment for over 30,000 students and numerous scholars from around the world.
Application Deadline: 13 October 2025,
Brief Description
Department:Â Office of International Relations
University or Organization:Â University of Graz and Land Steiermark
- Course Level: Master’s, Doctoral, Post-doctoral
- Award: €900/month for master’s & doctoral students, €1200/month for post-docs; tuition fee exemption
- Access Mode:Â Online
- Number of Awards:Â NA
- Nationality:Â Citizens of South-Eastern European countries
- The award can be taken in:Â Austria
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries:Â South-Eastern European countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects:Â The scholarship will be awarded for research purposes in any subject offered by the University of Graz
Admissible Criteria:
- Master’s and doctoral students must be enrolled at a university in South-Eastern Europe and plan to carry out research at the University of Graz.
- Post-doctoral applicants must be affiliated with a university or research institution in South-Eastern Europe.
- High academic performance is essential.
- Applicants must not receive any other scholarship for the same period at the University of Graz.
- Duration of stay must be between February 1 and August 31, 2026, and a minimum of 1 month and maximum of 4 months.
How to Apply
- Application Process Includes:
- Step 1: Find a suitable field of researchOn this website you will find information about all the institutes and faculties at the University of Graz – before you apply, please find out if there is a suitable field of research for you.
- Step 2: Request invitation letterPlease contact the relevant institute in advance to find out whether there is a professor at the University of Graz who is willing to accept you as a post-doc. If you need help with finding a suitable supervisor, please contact staffmobility(at)uni-graz.at.Please include the following information in your e-mail to the potential supervisor:
- Details of the scholarship programme you intend to apply forCurriculum vitaeResearch proposal (max. 3 pages)Invitation letter template >>> Download: template
- Step 4: Submit your application documentsCheck that you have all the necessary application documents (see checklist) and submit your completed application by email as a pdf document to staffmobility(at)uni-graz.at
Benefits
- Master’s/Doctoral Students: €900 per month + exemption from tuition fees
- Post-docs: €1200 per month
- All scholarship holders:
- Access to the University of Graz’s academic resources
- Support in arranging accommodation and integration
- Templates and assistance for final reporting