Overview
MSc, PhD and early postdoctoral researchers can apply for €2,000 to conduct field research at the University of Vienna's Tropical Field Station La Gamba in Costa Rica.
Complete scholarship details
The La Gamba - Regenwald der Österreicher - COBIGA - Roland Jehle scholarship call supports research tied to a stay at the Tropical Field Station La Gamba in Costa Rica. Eligible work can form part of MSc, PhD or postdoctoral research, with postdocs eligible up to seven years after completing the PhD. The scholarship provides €2,000 per person. The second 2026 application window opens 22 September and closes 15 October 2026. Applicants do not need to work at an Austrian university.
Eligibility requirements
Advanced students and young scientists conducting research connected to a stay at the Tropical Field Station La Gamba may apply. MSc, PhD and postdoctoral research up to seven years after PhD completion can be supported. Applicants may be based outside Austrian universities. Completed work, pure analysis of data already collected in Costa Rica, and equipment required for fieldwork are not eligible.
Tips for this scholarship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the current University of Vienna Tropical Field Station La Gamba grant page on 27 August 2026. The page lists €2,000 per scholarship, MSc/PhD/postdoc eligibility, access for applicants outside Austrian universities, the 22 September opening and 15 October 2026 deadline. The page contains one stale sentence referring to scholarships 'for 2024', but its heading, funding and application dates explicitly identify the active 2026 call; this inconsistency is recorded rather than hidden.
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