Applications for this award must be submitted through the Institute of International Education (IIE) using their online portal. Please read through the information provided below before starting your application.
Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
15 February–15 September 2026
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2027 or March 2028 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by the University of Klagenfurt
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Grant summary
The University of Klagenfurt (Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt) is interested in scholars who seek to contribute to the university-wide priority research fields, as listed in the catalog text below.
This award is a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails at least two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes) and may include advising or supervising advanced students. The format, content, and level of the individual courses are negotiated with the University of Klagenfurt. Joint research with the host department is welcomed and appreciated.
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 award is open to faculty of all academic ranks with a PhD, 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 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 Women, 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.
I was honored to be a Fulbright scholar, and by participating as a Fulbright scholar, I felt I was part of a long-standing tradition of fostering transatlantic, peaceful ties between scholars. Christina Prell, 2018–19 Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
2001–02
Juanita Firestone
University of Texas at San Antonio
2002–03
Lorely French
Pacific University
2003–04
Margaret McFadden
Appalachian State University
2004–05
Geetha Ramanathan
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
2005–06
Julia Watson
Ohio State University
2006–07
Christopher Kilmartin
University of Mary Washington
2007–08
Eileen Trauth
Pennsylvania State University
2009–10
Olivia Espin
San Diego State University
2010–11
James Longo
Washington & Jefferson College
2011–12
Karen Keifer-Boyd
Pennsylvania State University
2012–13
Moshe Banai
City University of New York
2013–14
Rebecca Ropers-Huilman
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2015–16
Owen Mundy
Florida State University
2016–17
Susan Margulies
US Naval Academy
2017–18
Iman Borazjani
University at Buffalo - SUNY
2018–19
Christina Prell
University of Maryland, College Park
Contact Person
Hibat-Ullah Khelifi
Scholar Program Officer
Liaison for the Fulbright Specialist Program, Intercountry Lecture Program, and Fulbright Schuman Program
TEL. +43-1-236 7878 - 15
HKhelifi@fulbright.at