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Fulbright-FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Graz Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly Sponsored Grants
Grant Deadline
15 September 2021
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2022 or March 2023 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
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Grant Summary
This award is a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails teaching a minimum of two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes) in one of the programs offered at the FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences under the auspices of its information, design, and technology degree programs in the fields of specialization listed below. Grant-related activities may also include advising or supervising advanced students as well as developing joint research projects with faculty. The format and content of individual courses and research objectives are negotiated on a consensual basis with the host institution, contingent upon its needs and the grantee's interests and expertise.
Scholars selected for this award will be required to:
- Advise and/or mentor students
- Conduct a research project designated by the host institution
- Conduct a research project of the applicant’s choosing
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses designated by the host institution
Disciplines
Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered:
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Information sciences/systems
Location
The FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences is located in Graz and has branch campuses in Kapfenberg and Bad Gleichenberg. Depending on their discipline, scholars will be working on any of the three campuses.
Language
None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement. Instruction is in English. Some knowledge of German is desirable.
Benefits
- €5,000 per month (approx. $5,500; exchange rates may fluctuate)
- 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.)
Additional Information
The FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences is seeking candidates with expertise related to its central concerns. Consult its website for more information about its individual departments and its information, design, and technology degree programs.
Potential candidates may send queries to Birgit Hernády, head of International Relations.
It has been said by many people, in many places, over many years that having a Fulbright is a life-changing experience. That has certainly been the case for me.
-James Longo, 2010–11 Fulbright–Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt Visiting Professor 2010–11
Previous Recipients
2014–15
Jerry Scripps
Grand Valley State University
2015–16
Roy Issa
West Texas A&M University
2018–19
(David) Robert Adams
Grand Valley State University
Contact Person
Franziska Brunner
Scholar Program Officer
Liaison for the Fulbright Specialist Program, Intercountry Lecture Program, and Fulbright Schuman Program
TEL. +43-1-236 7878 - 15
FBrunner@fulbright.at