Fulbright-TU Wien Visiting Professor
Supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct collaborative research in science and technology fields as a visiting professor at TU Wien, Austria.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Recommendation letters deadline | September 25, 2026: Invitation letter upload deadline
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month (approx. $5,500) for 4 months; plus €1,000 travel/relocation allowance; no dependent support
Summary: Enables U.S. scholars to teach and conduct collaborative research in technology and science fields at TU Wien, Austria.
Key Information: Only 1 award available; PhD (or terminal degree) and significant teaching/research experience required.
Description
This award supports a U.S. scholar to serve as a visiting professor at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology), Austria’s largest institution for technology and natural sciences. The position combines teaching (primarily for master’s and PhD students) and collaborative research in fields such as architecture, engineering, informatics, mathematics, physics, and technical chemistry. Responsibilities include teaching at least two 90-minute class sessions per week, mentoring students, supervising advanced research projects, and developing joint research initiatives with TU Wien faculty. The content and format of courses and research objectives are negotiated between the grantee and host based on mutual interests and institutional needs. Active engagement in departmental research and co-authorship of publications is encouraged. The program aims to foster international academic collaboration and mutual understanding.
