Austria opens doors to US scientists: New opportunities for students!

Austria opens doors to US scientists: New opportunities for students!

Österreich - The Austrian government has today decided to open up to scientists and students from the United States. In a “Perspectives Package” adopted during the Council of Ministers, a program was launched to support academic staff and students, which is specifically aimed at the needs of endangered persons. Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) emphasized that Austria is in a different position than the United States, especially since Donald Trump took office, where freedom of research and science is increasingly under pressure. The measures aim to promote international solidarity and to offer support for those affected.

A central aspect of the new regulations is the unbureaucratic admission of professors without lengthy tenders in ten percent of the cases, so far it was only five percent. This “Opportunity Hiring” should make it possible to facilitate access to academic places. In addition, the platform Euraxess is used as a "one-stop shop" for talents to bundle information about existing programs of the Science Fund FWF and the Academy of Sciences (ÖAW).

scholarships for endangered students

An important part of the new program is the introduction of the scholarship program "Students at Risk". This program is aimed at students who are at risk in their home country due to political intervals. According to information, monthly scholarships of 1,200 euros for around 50 vulnerable students are to be awarded. The objective is clear: those affected should be made possible to switch to an Austrian university. This support is not only limited to students from the USA, but is also open to other endangered students who are under pressure in their home countries.

Austria is pursuing a comprehensive strategy for supporting international talents. Special programs, such as the "Berta Karlik-Fellowships" for women, are also intended to contribute to equality in science. These programs offer the researchers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment and drive their career.

Due to the targeted support and support, Austria becomes an attractive goal for international scientists who suffer from the political situation in their home countries. This will not only enrich the exchange of knowledge and research in the country, but also set a sign of humanitarian solidarity.

In addition, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers valuable information on scholarships for students, graduated, doctoral and university lecturers, which could be relevant in this context. The DAAD database provides comprehensive information on funding offers that are also of interest to foreign students who are aiming for an academic career in Germany or other European countries, as on BildungsServer.de can be found.

Overall, Austria positions itself as a country that is willing to not only offer international talents an academic home, but also to actively contribute to the promotion of science and research, while at the same time it sets a sign of democracy and freedom.

For further information on the measures of the Austrian government, the contribution is overlooked to krone.at as well as the detailed execution of the new regulations on Vol.at .