A sketch in time

2022–23 combined grantee Naya Tadavarthy writes about her experience sketching in Vienna during her Fulbright year—and shares her sketches.

Studying psychedelic therapeutics in Austria

2022–23 US Fulbright student Jesse Hudspeth shares insights into his grant work and political activism in Austria.

Introducing the new members of the 2023 board

Fulbright Austria's 2023 board includes three new members. We asked them to introduce themselves to our community.

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2023 winter meet & greet at Billrothhaus
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2023 winter meet & greet at Billrothhaus

It was a fun evening of mingling and networking for the Fulbright Austria community!
Reflections on the 2023 TU Ball
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Reflections on the 2023 TU Ball

Following the 2023 TU Ball, we asked current program participant Alice Lee to share her experience at the ball.
A young leader's take on the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar
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A young leader's take on the EU-US Young Leaders Seminar

With this year's seminar in Brussels approaching, we asked 2021–22 US Fulbright student Diana Sosa to reflect on her time at the 2022 EU-US Young Leaders Seminar.
2020–21 Fulbright Austria alum Margarethe Kusenbach in the news!
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2020–21 Fulbright Austria alum Margarethe Kusenbach in the news!

Read more about her interview with a Viennese newspaper discussing the focal point of the research she did as a US Fulbright scholar.
Fulbright Austria alum Berit Gilma nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY Award
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Fulbright Austria alum Berit Gilma nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY Award

We are excited about 2019–20 Austrian Fulbright student Berit Gilma's nomination in the "Best boxed or special limited-edition package" category!
2022: A year in review
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2022: A year in review

We have had a busy and exciting year here at Fulbright Austria. Each day this month, we looked back at significant milestones of 2022—advent-calendar style!
Overcoming uncertainty: an FLTA's journey
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Overcoming uncertainty: an FLTA's journey

Though 2021–22 FLTA Sylvia Rainer considered withdrawing from the program before her FLTA year started, her Fulbright experience culminated in joy and fulfillment.
2020–21 Fulbright Austria alum Bill Keeton in the news!
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2020–21 Fulbright Austria alum Bill Keeton in the news!

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce that the key product of Bill Keeton’s Fulbright research was published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Organize a FOLD Symposium
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Organize a FOLD Symposium

Are you looking to share the Fulbright spirit after completing your program year? If so, then the FOLD Symposium is the right resource for you—and we’re currently accepting proposals for the 2023 FOLD Symposium!
Fulbright Austria alum Anton Zeilinger becomes Nobel Prize laureate in physics
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Fulbright Austria alum Anton Zeilinger becomes Nobel Prize laureate in physics

4 October 2022 marks a special day in the accomplishments of Austrian Fulbright alum Anton Zeilinger.
Serve on the 2023 Alum Advisory Panel
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Serve on the 2023 Alum Advisory Panel

The call for 2023 Alum Advisory Panel members is now open! The call is open to all Fulbright Austria alums.
Black in Austria
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Black in Austria

2020–22 USTA Allison Gilmore spent two years living in Austria. In this article, she describes the stages she went through as a Black woman from the US adjusting to life in Austria.
From outsider to ambassador
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From outsider to ambassador

2016–17 Fulbright student Abby Yeakle Held's Fulbright journey was anything but a straight path. But her dedication to a historically inaccessible community has transformed her from a stranger into a spokeswoman.
2022 Alum Advisory Panel
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2022 Alum Advisory Panel

Fulbright Austria welcomes two new and nine returning Alum Advisory Panel members.
Introducing the representatives of the Fulbright Austria Alum Chapter Styria
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Introducing the representatives of the Fulbright Austria Alum Chapter Styria

Three Fulbright Austria alums start their second term as chapter representatives.
2022 SummerFest in review
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2022 SummerFest in review

Fulbright Austria’s third annual SummerFest took place on 24 May 2022 in the MuseumQuartier Wien’s Arena21 and Ovalhalle.
2022 Fulbright Prize in American Studies
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2022 Fulbright Prize in American Studies

Apply now for the annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies.
A cultural ambassador beyond the grant year
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A cultural ambassador beyond the grant year

Serving as an informal cultural ambassador is an integral part of the Fulbright experience, and for many, that ambassadorial work continues long past the end of the program year. In this article, 2018–19 US Fulbright student Theodora Nestorova discusses the impact her Fulbright had on her and what it has inspired her to do beyond her year in Vienna.
The beauty of language: discovering new words and dialects abroad
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The beauty of language: discovering new words and dialects abroad

Even when we learn a language fluently, we're often confronted with unexpected challenges when speaking the language abroad—particularly when the variation of the language differs from what we've learned. We asked 2019–20 Austrian foreign language teaching assistant (FLTA) Julia Höfferer and 2020–21 US teaching assistant (USTA) to discuss their experience with language in each other's home country. Additionally, 2020–21 USTAs Kaitlin Young and John Howard share their thoughts on learning Austrian dialects.
70th-anniversary recap
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70th-anniversary recap

Fulbright Austria finally turned 70! A look back at “70 years of bright minds.”
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Editorial: Welcome to 2023, a new year full of energy

11 January 2023

Executive director Hermann Agis reviews the previous year and provides an outlook for 2023.