Call Facts

This is a   call for  early career ME/CFS researchers to conduct a six month research stay  at a research organisation in Vienna or abroad. 
 
 Scope of the Call 

 

 This call is open to early-career ME/CFS researchers seeking to undertake a six-month research stay in Vienna, Lower Austria or abroad. The ME/CFS Fellowship programme aims to strengthen the ME/CFS community by supporting excellent young scientists and promoting the exchange of expertise . The programme provides a stipend for fellows to learn new methods and techniques in renowned laboratories in Vienna or abroad. The fellowship should  help young researchers forge and strengthen international connections early in their career. 
 Who can apply? 
 
 Early career researchers starting at PhD level (exceptions may be made for outstanding young researchers who show academic success at an earlier stage of education) 
 Applicants must either: 1) be currently based at a university or non-university research institution in Vienna or Lower Austria and seek to conduct a research stay outside of Austria; or 2) be currently based outside of Austria and seek to conduct a research stay at a university or non-university research institution in Vienna or Lower Austria. 
 
 Project Duration 
 
 6 months 
 
 
 Funding 

     

 
 
 Total call volume: € 200,000 
 Fellowship budget: up to € 40,000 per person 
 Personnel and non-personnel costs can be claimed 
 Max. 30% non-personnel costs 
 Max. 20% of the budget outside of Vienna 
 No overhead costs 
 
 Timeline 

 
 
 Deadline: February 3rd, 2026, 2pm CET  
 Expected funding decision: late March, 2026 
 Fellowship should start latest in June, 2026 
 
 Process 
 
 Selection through an international jury 
 Application via WWTF Funding Portal 
 
 All interested parties (both potential fellows and hosts) are encouraged to register on the following matchmaking platform: https://www.b2match.com/e/me-cfs-fellowship/