The Fulbright-ifk Senior Fellow Award enables U.S. scholars to pursue interdisciplinary cultural studies research at the ifk Center in Vienna, engaging with its academic community.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter, if applicable)
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month for 4 months (approx. $5,500/month); €1,000 travel allowance; no dependent allowance
Summary: Supports U.S. scholars in conducting interdisciplinary cultural studies research at the ifk International Research Center in Vienna.
This award enables U.S. scholars to conduct research at the ifk International Research Center for Cultural Studies, University of Art and Design-Linz in Vienna, Austria. The program is designed for projects relevant to the ifk's thematic research areas, including "cultures of translation," "different work," and "situated in the global." It encourages interdisciplinary and comparative approaches that combine empirical investigation with theoretical work, including artistic research. Grantees are expected to engage with the ifk community through public lectures, events, workshops, and fellow meetings, fostering academic exchange and collaboration. The ifk provides an intellectually stimulating environment and supports the development of innovative research and new academic ideas.