Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Visiting Professor of International Studies
This grant enables a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research in international studies for 5–6 months at the Vienna School of International Studies, fostering academic exchange between the U.S. and Austria.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: February 15, 2026 (Application opens) | September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline & recommender letters due)
Funding Amounts: €4,000/month (approx. $4,200) for 5–6 months, plus €1,000 travel allowance, housing, meal plan, and office support
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, fostering academic exchange in international studies.
Key Information: Only one award is given; U.S. citizenship and a terminal degree required; English sufficient for teaching.
Description
This award enables a U.S. scholar to spend five or six months at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies in Vienna, Austria, combining teaching and research. The grantee will teach two graduate-level courses (nine sessions of 90 minutes each) with content and structure negotiated with the host academy, aligning with both institutional needs and the scholar’s expertise. In addition to teaching and research, the scholar may deliver public talks, mentor students, and participate in academic and public events, strengthening academic ties and international understanding between the U.S. and Austria. The program welcomes multidisciplinary approaches, especially in economics, history, international relations, and law.
