Applications for this award must be submited online using the platform provided by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Before completing your application, please be sure to read the grant-specific information provided below.
Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences 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 the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
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Grant summary
This award is a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails teaching a minimum of two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes) in one of the degree programs offered at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences.
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)
Qualifications & eligibility
This teaching and research grant is open to faculty of all academic ranks with a PhD or equivalent, appropriate 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 for Fulbright scholars, 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.
The Fulbright Program fosters opportunities to become immersed in culture and cultivate a true appreciation for other people in an ideal way. My host university went above and beyond to facilitate this cultural experience and show me the true meaning of Austrian hospitality.
-Vahab Pournaghshband, 2021–22 Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor of Computer Science and Security
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
2021–22
Vahab Pournaghshband
University of San Francisco
2022–23
Gerald Emerick
Ferris State University
