Program Description:
Title: Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025)
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
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Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025) Overview
The SASTE Grant supports outstanding researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa in the fields of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, and Human and Veterinary Medicine for a research stay in Austria. Research projects involving Technical Sciences and IT within these fields are also eligible. The program aims to enhance sustainable development and innovation in the Sub-Saharan region.
Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025) Eligibility
- Post-doctoral scientists under 42 years old (women under 45 if involved in childcare).
- Must hold a research position in Africa to ensure continuation at their home institution after the research stay.
- PhD earned outside Austria is preferred but not required.
- Must not have studied or worked in Austria in the six months prior to applying.
- 3–7 years of post-doctoral research experience at a university or research institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Must have a contract with their home institution for at least two more years after the research stay.
- Must obtain confirmation from the Austrian hosting institution regarding research supervision and facilities.
- Proficiency in English or German is required.
Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025) Benefits
- Duration: 12 to 24 months (non-extendable).
- Monthly stipend: €1,500.
- Housing allowance: Up to €600/month.
- Travel budget: Up to €3,000/year (for scientific visits and conferences).
- Institutional support: Up to €2,500/year for hosting institution costs.
- In-kind contributions from the home institution (e.g., fieldwork, equipment).
Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025) Application Requirements
- Research proposal (6–10 pages) detailing objectives, methodology, relevance, and impact.
- Motivation letter (up to 2 pages) explaining career goals and research aspirations.
- Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and achievements.
- Employment confirmation from the home institution for at least two more years after the research stay.
- Recommendation letter from the head of the home institution explaining the applicant’s impact.
- Confirmation from the Austrian hosting institution agreeing to supervise the research.
- Copy of passport, birth certificate, and recent judicial record (not older than 3 months).
Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant – 4th Call (2025) Application Process
- Submit the required documents via email to Prof. Dr. Hubert Hasenauer at hubert.hasenauer@boku.ac.at.
- A formal check of eligibility.
- External review by two experts.
- Interview by the selection panel.
- Final selection and contract preparation.
- Research stay begins in Austria.
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