AustriaUniversity of Vienna Fellowship 2027 at the Faculty of Law invites professors, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral researchers affiliated with universities outside Austria to apply for short-term research stays in Vienna. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.
The programme aims to promote international academic exchange and strengthen collaborative legal research through the faculty’s research environment and academic networks.
Vienna Fellowship Scholarship Benefits
- EUR 1,050 per month for Senior Fellows
- EUR 800 per month for Junior Fellows
- Short-term research stay at the Faculty of Law
- Collaboration with a University of Vienna supervisor
- Engagement with the faculty’s academic environment and research networks
- Fellowship does not create an employment relationship with the University of Vienna
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University of Vienna Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Affiliation with a university outside Austria
- Must not have held an employment position at the University of Vienna in the last 6 months
- Proposed research project must align with one or more research priorities of the Faculty of Law
- Supervision endorsement or agreement from an eligible faculty member of the University of Vienna is required
How to Apply for University of Vienna Fellowship
- Prepare the required documents carefully
- Complete the official application form
- Submit the supporting materials listed on the official page
- Provide a completed application form (official form)
- Provide a letter of application (max. 3 pages) describing the planned research project and its relation to the faculty’s research priorities and the proposed supervisor’s expertise
- Provide a curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages); include five key publications for Senior Fellows and Postdocs
- Provide a recommendation letter from supervisor for predoctoral applicants
- Provide an additional recommendation letter from current supervisor at home university for PhD students
- Provide a signed supervision agreement/Betreuungszusage from a Faculty of Law member
- Review the official requirements and document instructions on the official page before submission
- Use the official fellowship page for full details and application guidance
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Monday, 30 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the University of Vienna Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, duration, application documents, and the deadline.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is 30 November 2026, and applications are accepted from 1 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (inclusive).
Who is eligible to apply?
Researchers affiliated with a university outside Austria, including professors, postdoctoral researchers and doctoral researchers, provided they have not held employment at the University of Vienna in the last 6 months.
What are the stipend amounts?
The fellowship awards EUR 1,050 per month for Senior Fellows and EUR 800 per month for Junior Fellows.
How long can fellows stay?
Senior fellows and postdoctoral researchers: 2 weeks to 3 months; Doctoral researchers: 1 month to 3 months.
How many awards are available?
There are 4 awards in total: 2 Senior and 2 Junior.
Does the fellowship create an employment relationship?
No, the fellowship does not create an employment relationship with the University of Vienna.
What documents are required for application?
Required documents include the completed application form, a letter of application (max. 3 pages), a CV (max. 3 pages), publication list or recommendation letters as specified, and a signed supervision agreement from a faculty member.
Is a supervisor at the University of Vienna required?
Yes, a signed supervision agreement or endorsement from an eligible Faculty of Law member is required.
Where is the programme located?
The programme takes place at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Law, in Vienna, Austria.
Where can I find full application details?
Full details and application guidance are available on the official fellowship page linked in the article.
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