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

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In order to apply for this award, you will need to submit an application using the link to the online platform managed by the Institute of International Educaiton (IIE). Please read the grant-specific information provided below prior to starting your application.

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Grant summary

The Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) is seeking scholars with interdisciplinary interests and approaches.

This grant entails a flexible combination of teaching and research at the WU that entails teaching two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes) and one course as a guest lecturer at another university in Central Europe affiliated with the host institution in the scholar's area of 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)

Qualifications & eligibility

This teaching and research grant is open to senior academics 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 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:
 

Catalog text

The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.

The Fulbright experience provides an amazing opportunity to develop professional and personally.

-Peter Brummund, 2020–21 Fulbright-WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Visiting Professor

Recipients of this Fulbright grant

2007–08

Amiya Chakravarty
Northeastern University

2008–09

Jonathan Duchac
Wake Forest University

2008–09

Carol Saunders
University of Central Florida

2009–10

Janice Payman
University of Northern Colorado

2010–11

Joseph Fleming
Brigham Young University

2011–12

Tatiana Kostova
University of South Carolina

2011–12

Willi Semmler
The New School

2012–13

William Kettinger
University of Memphis

2013–14

Robert Weaver
Pennsylvania State University

2014–15

Jennifer Bird-Pollan
University of Kentucky

2015–16

William Creed
University of Rhode Island

2016–17

Elizabeth Strom
University of South Florida

2017–18

Stephanie Hoffer
Ohio State University

2018–19

Timothy Heath
University of South Florida

2019–20

William Johnson
Suffolk University

2020–21

Peter Brummund
University of Alabama

2021–22

Victoria Krivogorsky
San Diego State University

2022–23

Reuven Avi-Yonah
University of Michigan

Hermann Agis
Contact Person

Hermann Agis

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

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