The Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant 2025 offers a unique opportunity for post-doctoral researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa to advance their research in Austria.
This initiative aims to foster international collaboration and enhance scientific research capacities in Africa
Summary of the SASTE Grant 2025
| Key Information | Details |
| Application Deadline | November 30, 2025 |
| Grant Duration | 12 to 24 months |
| Monthly Stipend | €1,500 |
| Housing Support | Up to €600 per month |
| Travel Budget | Up to €3,000 per year for scientific visits and conferences |
| Host Institution Support | Up to €2,500 annually for research-related expenses |
| Eligible Fields | Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, Human and Veterinary Medicine, Technical Sciences, IT |
| Language Requirement | Proficiency in English or German |
| Application Submission | Email to Univ. Prof. Dr. DDr.h.c. Hubert Hasenauer at [Visit website here to get email] |
About the SASTE Grant
The SASTE Grant is designed to support post-doctoral scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa in conducting research in Austria.
The program emphasizes collaboration between African researchers and Austrian institutions, aiming to enhance research capacities and foster long-term partnerships.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be post-doctoral scientists under 42 years old (or under 45 for women with childcare responsibilities).
- Hold a research position in Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring the continuation of work at the home institution after the research stay in Austria.
- Have 3 to 7 years of post-doctoral research experience at a university or research organization in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Possess a valid employment contract with their home institution for at least two years following the research stay.
- Not have studied or worked in Austria in the six months prior to the proposed research.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English or German.
- Obtain confirmation from an Austrian hosting institution that research support and facilities will be provided.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A research proposal (6–10 pages).
- A motivation letter.
- A detailed curriculum vitae.
- A recommendation letter from their home institution.
- Confirmation of institutional support for their research, including a letter from the hosting institution in Austria.
- Legal documents such as a passport, birth certificate, and a judicial record extract (not older than three months).
How to Apply
Applications should be sent via email to:
Univ. Prof. Dr. DDr.h.c. Hubert Hasenauer
President of the Austrian–Africa UniNet
Institute of Silviculture, Peter Jordan Strasse 82, 1190 Wien, Austria
Email: [click here to get email address from the website]
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