Fulbright-Johannes Kepler University Linz Visiting Professor
Supports a U.S. scholar for four months of teaching and research at JKU Linz, Austria, promoting academic collaboration and community engagement in social sciences, economics, or business.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter upload, if required)
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month ($5,500) for four months plus €1,000 ($1,100) travel/relocation allowance; no dependent support.
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar for teaching and research at Johannes Kepler University Linz in Austria, fostering academic exchange and community engagement.
Key Information: Only one award is given per cycle; U.S. citizenship and terminal degree required.
Description
This award enables a U.S. scholar to spend four months at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria. The grantee will conduct a flexible combination of teaching (minimum two 90-minute class sessions) and research, with course content negotiated per the scholar’s expertise and the host’s needs. Joint research with the host department is encouraged, and the scholar may advise or supervise advanced students. Engagement with the broader university and local community through public talks, mentoring, and outreach is expected, furthering Fulbright’s mission of international understanding.
