Fulbright-University of Klagenfurt Visiting Professor
A four-month Fulbright award for U.S. scholars to teach and conduct research at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, in interdisciplinary fields like digital health, energy, and public health.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application) | September 15, 2026 (Recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: €5,000/month for 4 months (approx. $5,500/month); €1,000 travel/relocation allowance; no dependent support.
Summary: Supports a U.S. scholar to teach and conduct research at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, fostering academic collaboration and international exchange.
Key Information: Only one award available; English is the language of instruction; U.S. citizenship required.
Description
This award offers a unique opportunity for a U.S. scholar to serve as a visiting professor at the University of Klagenfurt in Austria for four months. The position combines teaching at least two undergraduate or graduate courses (with content and format negotiated with the host) and engaging in research, ideally in collaboration with the host department. The award aims to foster mutual understanding and international academic exchange, with scholars also encouraged to participate in public talks, mentoring, and community engagement.
The University of Klagenfurt is recognized for its interdisciplinary research strengths, including digital health, educational research, energy management, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, public health, networked systems, and visual culture. The university features notable research infrastructures such as one of Europe’s largest drone halls, the Carinthian Literature Archive, and the Karl Popper Archives.
