The University of Minnesota welcomes applications for the Fulbright visiting professorship from Austrian scholars in the social sciences, humanities, and fine arts and especially encourages scholars whose teaching and research fall in the areas of European studies, human rights, immigration & refugee studies, or genocide studies.
Grants may begin as early as 1 September and end as late as 30 June, with a duration of 4 months.
All applications are treated confidentially. Fulbright Austria representatives review and rank submitted applications, and finalists are notified of the status of their applications by the end of April.
Fulbright Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota (Social Sciences, Humanities, or Fine Arts)
Type
Austrian Fulbright scholars
Application Period
15 February–30 October 2024
Grant Length
3–4 months
Starting Date
2025–26 academic year
Jointly sponsored four-month grant co-funded by Fulbright Austria and the University of Minnesota
Grant summary
Grant amount and benefits
- $2,500 monthly maintenance grant for 3–4 months
- $10,000 gross salary from the University of Minnesota
$5,000 (gross) university subsidy for housing and assistance in identifying housing
- Travel and relocation allowance of €1,500
- J-1 visa for exchange visitors (please note that J-1 visa holders in the "Professor/Research Scholar" category are subject to specific regulations, such as the 2-year home residency and a 24-month bar. During this period, it is possible to re-enter the US on a tourist visa but not on a "temporary working visa" or an "immigrant visa.")
The following items are not covered by the grant:
- "Affiliation fees," "service fees," or similar fees that some US institutions require visiting scholars to pay in order to receive visiting-scholar status and/or get access to libraries, laboratories, IT services, etc. (Fulbright Austria recommends that you contact International Student and Scholar Services and ask them if visiting scholars are subject to such fees.)
- Costs of any university health plan that the host institution might require visiting scholars to purchase
St. Paul, Minnesota
The stadium at the University of Minnesota
2018–19 Austrian Fulbright scholar Karin Liebhart (r.) teaching at the University of Minnesota. © Karin Liebhart
2022–23 Austrian Fulbright scholar Petra Aigner (r.) with colleague at the University of Minnesota. © Petra AignerQualification and eligibility
This award is open to faculty of all academic ranks with a PhD or equivalent, appropriate teaching experience, and relevant expertise.
All applicants must have Austrian citizenship. Dual citizens of the US and Austria are not eligible to apply.
Instruction is in English.
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
This Fulbright experience in Minneapolis/St. Paul was of immeasurable value to me, both academically and personally. I can only recommend it to colleagues.
–Petra Aigner, 2022–23 Austrian Fulbright scholar at the University of Minnesota
Catalog text
The catalog with the official grant text and full award details is available from 15 February to 30 October.
Recipients of this Fulbright grant
2002–03
Hubert Lengauer
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
German Studies
2003–04
Gabriele Mras
Vienna University of Economics and Business
Philosophy
2004–05
Walter Matznetter
University of Vienna
Geography
2005–06
Gilg Seeber
University of Innsbruck
Political Science
2006–07
Monika Öbelsberger
Mozarteum Salzburg
Music
2007–08
Christian Fleck
University of Graz
Sociology
2008–09
Anselm Wagner
Technical University Graz
Art History
2009–10
Franz Kernic
University of Innsbruck
Political Science
2010–11
Annemarie Steidl
University of Vienna
History
2011–12
Gundula Ludwig
University of Marburg
Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
2012–13
Roland Kaitna
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Environmental Science
2013–14
Rainer Köppl
University of Vienna
Film Studies
2014–15
Irmgard Wetzstein
University of Vienna
Communication
2015–16
Judith Eiblmayr
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Urban Studies
2016–17
Johanna Muckenhuber
University of Graz
Sociology
2018–19
Karin Liebhart
University of Vienna
Political Science
2019–20
Paul Schweinzer
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
Economics
2022–23
Petra Aigner
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Sociology
2023–24
Therese Garstenauer
University of Vienna
History
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