Fulbright-Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Visiting Professor
Supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research in arts management and related fields at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month (approx. $5,500) for 4 months + €1,000 travel/relocation allowance; 1 award per cycle.
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research in arts management and related fields at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and a PhD (or terminal degree) required; mid-career, senior academics, and professionals eligible.
Description
This award enables a U.S. scholar to undertake a flexible combination of teaching and research at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) in Austria. The scholar will teach at least two class sessions per week for diploma, master’s, and PhD students in areas such as arts management, economics of arts, entrepreneurial education in the arts, value of arts amenities, and legal issues in cultural management. Course content and research objectives are negotiated with the host institutions to align with institutional needs and the grantee’s expertise.
Additional responsibilities may include advising or supervising advanced students, developing joint projects with faculty, and contributing to ongoing departmental research and publications. The award is designed to foster academic exchange, institutional collaboration, and international understanding.
