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How many student grants are available?

The Fulbright Commission in Austria offers up to 20 Fulbright student grants for recent U.S. undergraduates and graduate students for research and study in Austria. There are 6 full-time research or study grants, 1 Fulbright-IFK Junior Fellow Award, 1 Diplomatic Academy study grant, and 12 part time study grants combined with English teaching assistantships.

When is the application deadline for the Fulbright student grants?

The annual grant competition is managed by the Institute of International Education with an application deadline in October. For details on the application please consult the IIE website.

Where should I turn to if I have more questions?

The program is administered by the International Institute of Education. There you find all the relevant information on the application process. If you have questions, which are not covered on the website please consult their Email service.  

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Who can apply for a full research grant?

Traditional candidates include graduate-level students and Ph.D. candidates; musicians enrolled in performance programs; selected students in the natural sciences and/ or engineering. Due to the great competition for full time study grants and study awards, Bachelor’s level candidates are advised to apply for study grants combined with English teaching assistantships.

What are the requirements for the full-time study grants?

Language proficiency in spoken and written German is essential for all fields. Traditional candidates include graduate-level students and Ph.D. candidates; musicians enrolled in performance programs; selected students in the natural sciences and/ or engineering. Due to the great competition for full time study grants and study awards, Bachelor’s level candidates are advised to apply for study grants combined with English teaching assistantships.

What does the IFK Grant include?

Junior Fellows will have an opportunity to work with IFK_fellows and to participate in IFK_seminars, workshops, and symposia. IFK will provide them with access to a work station with a computer, e-mail, and Internet connection on its premises. This award includes a stipend of € 1.200,-/month plus financial aid for accommodation (€ 360,-/month), and the Commission provides a travel grant of € 800,-, covering round-trip travel to Austria, and health and accident insurance.

Are there special requirements for the IFK Junior Fellow Award?

Yes. The IFK Junior Fellow award is only offered to a Ph.D. candidate in cultural studies whose field of specialization is thematically related to Viennese, Austrian and Central European traditions and/or IFK’s interest in the promotion of interdisciplinary and comparative cultural studies. Grantees are expected to participate actively in IFK seminars, workshops, and symposia. For further information on the IFK please consult their website: www.ifk.ac.at

Who can apply for the Diplomatic Academy Student Grant?

A qualified student grant enables to enroll in one of the two courses offered by the Diplomatic Academy: Its one-year Diploma Program or the first or the second year of its two-year Master of Advanced International Studies (MAIS) Program. The grant is limited to one academic year, but qualified students may enroll for a second year of the MAIS program if they had been accepted into the first year of the program one year earlier.

What does the Diplomatic Academy Grant include?

Grantees receive an award to cover the costs of room and board on-site, will be enrolled at the Diplomatic Academy and housed on-site. Costs of tuition will be covered by the AAEC and the Diplomatic Academy.

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What is a Combined Grant?

It is a part time study grants combined with English teaching assistantships (13 hours per week) at secondary schools in university cities.

What is the workload for a combined study grant?

It is important for applicants to note that recipients of grants combined with teaching assistantships can only pursue studies on a part-time basis due to the time teaching commitments demand. Teaching commitments are about 13 hours per week.

Where can I get more information on the Teaching Assistantship?

You can find more information here.

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Do I need a letter of invitation to receive an award?

Applicants should identify the individuals and institutions that will provide on-site support and guidance for projects and include letters of invitation, if possible. Invitations are absolutely necessary for full-time research and study awards, and should indicate how candidates will be anchored at the institutions. They are desired but not required for candidates of awards combined with an English language teaching assistantship.

Do I need a letter of invitation to receive an award for music and fine arts?

Admission procedures at Austrian institutions of music and the arts vary on a case-by-case basis. Universities of music and the arts require auditions and/or entrance examinations, along with submission of a portfolio. Therefore, applicants are required to have established contact with Austrian music and/or art professors before applying for a grant and must solicit invitations to study with them. Applicants should inquire about admission and audition requirements and dates well in advance. Candidates may be required to travel to Austria at their own expense to audition (as early as June), and the AAEC makes grants for musicians contingent upon university acceptance. The AAEC does not accept applications from music and art students who wish to study with private teachers or at private institutions or conservatories that do not waive tuition fees. Grants are awarded only after formal acceptance by a university of music or the arts. Auditions at universities of music and the arts are highly competitive in Austria. Virtuosity is an important criterion for admission and younger candidates are preferred by the institutions.

Do I need a letter of invitation to receive an award for the IFK?

No separate letter of invitation is necessary. However students should make sure, that their research matches the topics of the IFK.

Do I need a letter of invitation to receive an award for the Diplomatic Academy?

It is not necessary for candidates to apply independently for admission at the Diplomatic Academy. However it is advisable to contact the Diplomatic Academy’s admission office (www.da-vienna.ac.at) to ascertain which program is most appropriate for the candidate.