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.
Fulbright-FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Graz Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
2 February–16 September 2024
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2025 or March 2026 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Grant summary
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 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.)
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:
- The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research’s Best Practice Guide for Research Integrity and Ethics
© FH JOANNEUMCatalog text
The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.
The experiences I had during my time as a Fulbrighter were highly enriching to me, both from a professional and a personal perspective.
-Erich Striessnig, 2017–18 Fulbright-Botstiber Visiting Professor of Austrian-American Studies in the United States
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
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