Fulbright-Medical University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor
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Fulbright-Medical University of Innsbruck Visiting Professor supports scholars in teaching and joint medical and life sciences research to strengthen academic collaboration and Austria-U.S. mutual understanding.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now marked closed, replacing the previously listed deadline of September 15, 2026.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application) | September 2027 (Optional invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: €5,000 per month for four months, plus €1,000 for travel and relocation
Summary: Supports teaching and collaborative research in medical and life sciences at the Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship, a PhD or other terminal degree, and relevant teaching experience are required.
Description
This Fulbright Scholar award, funded by the Medical University of Innsbruck, supports a flexible combination of teaching and research in Austria. Scholars teach graduate and PhD students, advise advanced students, and develop joint research with host faculty. Course content and research objectives are agreed with the university according to departmental needs and the scholar’s expertise. The university seeks visitors willing to contribute actively to departmental research and jointly authored publications.
Areas of interest include medical and life sciences, molecular life sciences, infection, immunity and transplantation, neuroscience, oncology, genetics, epigenetics, and genomics. The award also advances Fulbright’s goal of strengthening mutual understanding between Austria and the United States through engagement with students, faculty, and the wider host community.
