Based on an annual competition managed by the Austrian Association for American Studies (AAAS), the Fulbright Austria Prize in American Studies recognizes the best thesis in American studies. The prize is a means of acknowledging the enduring importance of American studies and the role that innovative research by young Austrian scholars plays in contributing to the fulfillment of Fulbright Austria's mandate to promote mutual understanding between the peoples of Austria and the United States of America.

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce that it will grant an award for the best master's or doctoral thesis in American studies completed during the 2024–25 academic year. For information on the application and review processes, please visit the AAAS's website.

The deadline to submit is 30 April 2026.