Recipients of the grants that Fulbright Austria gives are chosen by selection subcommittees comprised of board members. Fulbright Austria is looking to expand the perspectives involved in the selection process and is therefore seeking external members to join our selection subcommittees:

• US Students Subcommittee: responsible for selecting US Fulbright students from the pool of applicants.
• US and Austrian Scholars Subcommittee – responsible for selecting both US and Fulbright scholars from the respective pool of applicants.

These subcommittees play a vital role in ensuring the excellence and integrity of Fulbright Austria’s open-competition, merit-based selection process, which factors in, amongst other criteria, academic excellence and leadership potential.

As a subcommittee member, you will contribute to Fulbright Austria’s mission of fostering mutual understanding and transatlantic dialogue between Austria and the US by participating in the selection process for the exchange programs in Fulbright Austria’s portfolio. In collaboration with six board members, you nominate the next bright minds to go on remarkable Fulbright journeys.

External members should:

• Bring expertise relevant to the subcommittee’s work (in higher education, research, cultural exchange, policy, or other related fields)
• Be committed to Fulbright Austria’s mission to promote mutual understanding between the peoples of Austria and the US
• Be prepared to serve up to three one-year terms
• Be a collaborative and engaged team player

Please note: Serving as a subcommittee member is voluntary; subcommittee members are not compensated for their contributions to the selection process.

• 1–3 meetings per year (in person or online).
• Review of applications and associated materials in advance of the selection meeting
• One-year term, renewable for up to three years

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents electronically:

• Short motivation statement  (1–2 paragraphs)
• Current CV

If you would like to apply, please email your documents to Hermann Agis, Fulbright Austria’s executive director.

Deadline:  1 November 2025.

All external candidates will be reviewed by Fulbright Austria’s board, and the new external member will be selected during the December board meeting.

Before applying, please read the following frequently asked questions:

What is the difference between a subcommittee member and a reviewer?

While an external subcommittee member has voting rights in the selection process, a reviewer provides an expert evaluation of the application for the subcommittee but does not make final decisions.

Would membership in the subcommittee exclude me from serving on the Fulbright Austria Alum Advisory Panel?

Being an external subcommittee member does not exclude you from being an alum advisory panel member.

Would membership in the subcommittee exclude me from being a reviewer or interviewer for Fulbright Austria?

Being an external subcommittee member for one program does not exclude you from being a reviewer or interviewer for other programs in Fulbright Austria’s portfolio.

Can I apply for grants at Fulbright Austria when serving on the subcommittee?

No, you cannot. Being an external subcommittee member makes you ineligible for the grant programs overseen by that subcommittee until one year after your term limit has ended.

Who can apply for the subcommittee positions?

The call for applications is open to all academic fields and carrier levels. It is not limited to alums of Fulbright Austria’s programs. Applicants should offer expertise that is relevant to the subcommittee’s work. Those in leadership positions at Fulbright Austria’s academic partner organizations and funding partners associated with specific grants cannot serve as external members on the relevant subcommittees.

When does the term start?

The term starts with the constitution of the subcommittee, either in the last board meeting of the year (typically in November/December) or in the first board meeting of the new calendar year (typically in January). The term ends with the constitution of the next subcommittee. External subcommittee members may be reselected annually for up to three consecutive years.

Is external subcommittee membership a paid role?

No. Subcommittee service is voluntary and unpaid.

How often do subcommittees meet?

At least once per year, either in person or virtually. Additional preparation (e.g., review of applications) is required ahead of meetings.