Only applications submitted on the online platform managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) will be considered.
Fulbright-Johannes Kepler University Linz Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
15 February–15 September 2026
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2027 or March 2028 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by Johannes Kepler University Linz
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Grant summary
This award is a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails at least two class sessions (90 minutes each) and may include advising or supervising advanced students. Joint research with the host department is welcomed and appreciated in case of a two-class load. The format, content, and level of individual courses are negotiated with the host institution.
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 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.)
Instruction is in English. Some knowledge of German is advantageous 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 Women, Science and Research’s Best Practice Guide for Research Integrity and Ethics
Catalog text
The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.
My time at Johannes Kepler University was probably the most exciting and productive episode of my career. The whole experience was exceptional: engaging with colleagues who challenged my thinking, biking every day along the Danube to JKU, and having the perfect environment to reflect and write. Thank you, Fulbright Austria!” Brian Pentland, 2025–26 Fulbright-Johannes Kepler University Linz Visiting Professor
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
2001–02
John Groth
Texas A&M University
2002–03
Linda Nichols
Texas Tech University
2003–04
Masoud Kavoossi
Howard University
2005–06
Dana-Nicoletta Lascu
University of Richmond
2006–07
Lawrence Cunningham
University of Colorado - Denver
2007–08
Sarkis Khoury
University of California - Riverside
2010–11
Arie Halachmi
Tennessee State University
2011–12
Kenneth Long
University of Saint John
2013–14
Thomas Mantecon
University of North Texas
2014–15
Noushin Ashrafi
University of Massachusetts
2015–16
Benjamin Gregg
University of Texas at Austin
2016–17
Brian G. Smith
Purdue University
2017–18
Martin Gannon
University of California - San Marcos
2020–21
Dean Lillard
Ohio State University-Main Campus
2021–22
Andrew Van Schaack
Vanderbilt University
2022–23
Hermann Kurthen
Grand Valley State University
Contact Person
Hibat-Ullah Khelifi
Scholar Program Officer
Liaison for the Fulbright Specialist Program, Intercountry Lecture Program, and Fulbright Schuman Program
TEL. +43-1-236 7878 - 15
HKhelifi@fulbright.at