If you are interested in this award, please apply using the application management system administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Please be sure to read through this page before proceeding to the application.
Fulbright-Paracelsus Medical University Visiting Professor
Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
4 February–15 September 2025
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
October 2026 or March 2027 (orientation in late September/February)
Generously funded by Paracelsus Medical University
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Grant summary
This award at Paracelsus Medical University offers a flexible combination of teaching and research activities that entails teaching at least two courses (classes meet once a week for 90 minutes). This may include advising or supervising advanced students and participation in the host department's research program.
Grant amounts & 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. Professionals with requisite experience may apply.
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
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© Paracelsus UniversitätCatalog text
The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
This award will be offered for the first time in 2024–25.
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