All applications must be submitted using the online application management system administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Please carefully read the information provided below before you proceed to your application.
Fulbright-Graz University of Technology Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by Graz University of Technology
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Grant summary
This award is comprised of a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails teaching a minimum of two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes) per week in one of the programs offered at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in the fields of specialization listed below. Grant-related activities may also include advising or supervising advanced students as well as developing joint research projects with faculty. The format and content of individual courses as well as research objectives are negotiated on a consensual basis with the host institution, contingent upon its needs and the grantee's interests and expertise.
Grant amount & benefits
- €5,000 per month (approx. $5,500; exchange rates may fluctuate) for four months
- Travel and relocation allowance of €1,000 (approx. $1,100; exchange rates may fluctuate)
Qualification & eligibility
This award is open to academics and professionals with appropriate terminal degrees, teaching experience, and relevant expertise.
All applicants must have US citizenship. (Having a US green card, permanent residency, or a residency permit is not sufficient.)
Instruction is in English. Some knowledge of German is advantageous but not required.
Fulbright Austria expects applicants to take all possible measures to avoid plagiarism. For resources on plagiarism, please visit these external resources:
- The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research’s Best Practice Guide for Research Integrity and Ethics
Catalog text
The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.
My multiple Fulbright experiences in Austria have profoundly shaped my professional research and resulted in valuable professional collaborations and lasting personal friendships.
-Jacqueline Vansant, 2015–16 Fulbright-University of Vienna Visiting Professor of Social Sciences
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
2013–14
Steven Keller
Miami University
2014–15
Elias Strangas
Michigan State University
2015–16
David Petr
University of Kansas
2015–16
Daniel Lepek
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
2016–17
Helen Chan
Lehigh University
2018–19
Charles Sullivan
Dartmouth College
2018–19
Christian Poellabauer
University of Notre Dame
2019–20
Kevin Lansey
University of Arizona
2020–21
Herman Nied
Lehigh University
2023–24
David Thornton
Jacksonville State University
