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Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies

Apply now for the Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies.

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Fulbright Austria Turns 70

The executive director and the honorary co-chairs of Fulbright Austria as well as the rector of the University of Innsbruck share video messages to celebrate Fulbright Austria turning 70.

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Fulbrighter Elected to Two US Academies

Read more about Fulbright Austria alum Thomas Henzinger, PhD, and his accomplishments.

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Fulbrighter Named Head of Constitutional Service in Austrian Government

In April 2020, a new Fulbrighter was named head of a directorate general in the Austrian Federal Chancellery.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Julia Buchholz

2019–20 US teaching assistant Julia Buchholz talks about making the decision to remain in Austria and how she has found comfort in an international community. This story showcases Julia's personal journey in the last weeks.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Wolfgang Aschauer

2019–20 Austrian Fulbright scholar Wolfgang Aschauer details the experience he and his family had in the US and while returning to Austria. Wolfgang's story reflects his family's personal experience.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Samanike Hengst

2018–20 US teaching assistant Samanike Hengst talks about the stress of traveling during the current crisis and how she is adapting to life back in the US. The story she tells is her personal experience.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Tomislav Markovic

2019–20 FLTA Tomislav "Tommy" Markovic shares the story of first wanting to stay in the US and ultimately deciding to return to Austria. This is Tommy's personal story, which he recounts in his own words.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Alexandra Hellenbrand

Read about 2019–20 US Fulbright scholar Alexandra Hellenbrand’s difficult decision to return to the US during the coronavirus pandemic. The story below is Alexandra's personal experience.

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Life in the Time of Corona: Jasmin Baier

2019–20 Austrian Fulbright student Jasmin Baier shares her experience deciding whether to stay in the US or return to Austria. The story shared here is Jasmin's particular experience, written in her own words.

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Winter Meet & Greet

Attendees spent the evening socializing with the various generations within the Fulbright Austria community.

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TU Ball 2020

Fulbright Austria program participants dressed up and got down on the dance floor at the TU Ball 2020.

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Fulbrighters in Austrian Government

The start of 2020 coincides with the start of a new government in Austria, and Fulbright Austria would like to congratulate two Fulbrighters who have taken up ministerial positions in the government.

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A Hatful of Fulbright Stories

2018–19 Austrian Fulbright scholar Stefan “Steve” Rabitsch spent his grant period researching the history of western hats, an iconic part of American culture. Here he shares insight into his research and his time in the US as a Fulbright scholar.

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After Fulbright: From Theory to Practical Experience

Former combined grantee Matthew Johnson tells us about his post-Fulbright experience in Italy, where he was able to apply what he learned as a Fulbrighter in a practical setting.

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2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been full of excitement for everyone at Fulbright Austria! Scroll through our timeline to see highlights from the last twelve months.

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2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria celebrated its third annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving event and is #fullofthanks for the nice turnout and generous donations.

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New diversity initiative in the Fulbright community: Fulbright Salam

The Fulbright community at large has been placing increasingly more attention on the diversity of the Fulbright Program's grantees and alumni. Two Fulbright Austria alumnae have launched the community's newest diversity initiative: Fulbright Salam.

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New Fulbrighter App

Fulbrighter is a new and exclusive online networking platform specifically designed for Fulbright alumni, current grantees, and program participants. The platform lets you keep up to date with news from your Commission and from the global community of Fulbrighters.

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Waiting a Lifetime to Give Back: Alumni Respond to Our Call for Support

The beginning of a new program year is also a time to take stock, and I want to take this opportunity to look back and to look ahead with you.