Going to Austria

US Fulbright Scholars

US Fulbright Scholar Program

Austrian institutions of higher education and research are enthusiastic supporters of the Fulbright Scholar Program. Over twenty universities and universities of applied sciences, research centers, and museums annually host US Fulbright scholars. This commitment to bilateral and international collaboration makes Austria one of the top ten destinations in the world for US Fulbright scholars, who match their expertise with the interests of Austrian host institutions. Opportunities based on jointly articulated and flexible combinations of teaching and research are available in practically all parts and all disciplines in Austria, ranging from Innsbruck to Vienna and from the arts and the humanities to the social sciences and engineering.

About researching and teaching in Austria

These resources provide information on Austrian education—in particular higher education—and an overview on general aspects of living in Austria for anyone who is planning on studying, teaching, or conducting research in the country.

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Distinguished-chair program Jointly sponsored grants Core program Fulbright Specialist Program Intercountry Lecture Program

Core program

American Studies (Lecturing Award)
Core program University of Vienna
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

American Studies (Lecturing Award)

For lecturers in American studies

Jointly sponsored grants

Fulbright-BOKU University Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-BOKU University Visiting Professor

Generously funded by BOKU University
Fulbright-Botstiber Visiting Professor of Austrian-American Studies in Austria
Jointly sponsored grants Any appropriate institution
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Botstiber Visiting Professor of Austrian-American Studies in Austria

Generously funded by the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies
Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Visiting Professor of International Studies
Jointly sponsored grants Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 5–6 months
Starting Date: January 2027

Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Visiting Professor of International Studies

Generously funded by the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
Fulbright-FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Graz Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Graz
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Graz Visiting Professor

Generously funded by FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Fulbright-Freud Visiting Lecturer of Psychoanalysis
Jointly sponsored grants Freud Museum Vienna
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: March 2027 (orientation in late February)

Fulbright-Freud Visiting Lecturer of Psychoanalysis

Generously funded by the Sigmund Freud Museum
Fulbright-Graz University of Technology Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Graz University of Technology
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Graz University of Technology Visiting Professor

Generously funded by Graz University of Technology
Fulbright-ifk Senior Fellow in Cultural Studies
Jointly sponsored grants International Research Center for Cultural Studies (IFK)
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-ifk Senior Fellow in Cultural Studies

Generously funded by the International Research Center for Cultural Studies (ifk)
Fulbright-IMC Krems Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants IMC Krems
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-IMC Krems Visiting Professor

Generously funded by IMC Krems
Fulbright-Johannes Kepler University Linz Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Johannes Kepler University Linz; Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Johannes Kepler University Linz Visiting Professor

Generously funded by Johannes Kepler University Linz
Fulbright-MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Management Center Innsbruck (MCI)
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® Visiting Professor

Generously funded by MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®
Fulbright-Medical University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Medical University of Innsbruck
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Medical University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the Medical University of Innsbruck
Fulbright-Natural History Museum Vienna Visiting Researcher
Jointly sponsored grants Natural History Museum Vienna
Application Period: No applications accepted for 2026–27
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: Grant only available until 2025–26

Fulbright-Natural History Museum Vienna Visiting Researcher

Generously funded by the Natural History Museum Vienna
Fulbright-NAWI Graz Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Nawi Graz
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-NAWI Graz Visiting Professor

Generously funded by NAWI Graz
Fulbright-Paracelsus Medical University Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Paracelsus Medical University
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Paracelsus Medical University Visiting Professor

Generously funded by Paracelsus Medical University
Fulbright-Paris Lodron University of Salzburg Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Paris Lodron University of Salzburg Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
Fulbright-Salzburg University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-Salzburg University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
Fulbright-University of Applied Sciences Burgenland Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-University of Applied Sciences Burgenland Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
Fulbright-University of Graz Visiting Professor in Humanities
Jointly sponsored grants University of Graz, Faculty of Humanities
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-University of Graz Visiting Professor in Humanities

Generously funded by the University of Graz
Fulbright-University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants University of Innsbruck
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the University of Innsbruck
Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the University of Klagenfurt
Fulbright-University of Vienna Visiting Professor of Social Sciences
Jointly sponsored grants University of Vienna
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-University of Vienna Visiting Professor of Social Sciences

Generously funded by the University of Vienna
Fulbright-WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Visiting Professor
Jointly sponsored grants Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)
Application Period: 4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length: 4 months
Starting Date: October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)

Fulbright-WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Visiting Professor

Generously funded by the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)

Fulbright Specialist Program

Fulbright Specialist Program
Fulbright Specialist Program To be determined
Application Period: 2 April 2025–1 April 2026
Grant Length: 2–6 weeks
Starting Date: 2026–27 academic year

Fulbright Specialist Program

A program for US faculty and professionals

Intercountry Lecture Program

Intercountry Lecture Program
Intercountry Lecture Program Institution in Austria
Application Period: Rolling admission
Grant Length: Maximum 5 days
Starting Date: Determined by host institition

Intercountry Lecture Program

A program for European institutions looking to host US experts
Hermann Agis
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Hermann Agis

Executive Director
TEL. +43-1-236 7878 - 12
HAgis@fulbright.at

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