Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor

Type
Jointly sponsored grants
Application Period
No applications accepted for 2027–28
Grant Length
4 months
Starting Date
No applications accepted for 2027–28
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Generously funded by USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

Submit an application

Applications for this award must be submited online using the platform provided by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Before completing your application, please be sure to read the grant-specific information provided below.

Applications are not currently being accepted. The link to the online application management system will be available on this page when the application period starts.

 

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 degree programs offered at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten.

 

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 or equivalent, 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:
 

Catalog text

The IIE catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from early February to mid-September.

The Fulbright Program fosters opportunities to become immersed in culture and cultivate a true appreciation for other people in an ideal way. My host university went above and beyond to facilitate this cultural experience and show me the true meaning of Austrian hospitality.

-Vahab Pournaghshband, 2021–22 Fulbright-St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Visiting Professor of Computer Science and Security

Recipients of this Fulbright grant

2021–22

Vahab Pournaghshband
University of San Francisco

2022–23

Gerald Emerick
Ferris State University

2024–25

Akbar Namin
Texas Tech University

Hibat-Ullah Khelifi
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

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