Fulbright-BOKU University Visiting Professor
Supports U.S. scholars to teach, mentor, and conduct research in agriculture, environmental sciences, and biotechnology at BOKU University in Vienna for four months.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 PM EDT)
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month for 4 months (approx. $5,500/month); €1,000 travel/relocation allowance; no dependent support.
Summary: Supports a U.S. visiting professor to teach, mentor, and conduct research at BOKU University, Vienna, in fields like agriculture, environmental sciences, and biotechnology.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with terminal degrees; English is sufficient for instruction.
Description
This award provides an opportunity for accomplished U.S. scholars to spend four months at BOKU University (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences), Vienna, Austria. The visiting professor will engage in a flexible combination of teaching and research, including teaching at least two courses in their area of specialization, supervising graduate students, and possibly advising or co-supervising PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows. Scholars are encouraged to contribute to BOKU’s core areas such as ecosystem management, agricultural production, biotechnology, renewable materials, landscapes and infrastructure, and social dynamics. Public engagement, student mentoring, and fostering international understanding are integral to the award’s objectives.
