University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship 2027 in Austria: Fully Funded

University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship

ViCAS invites applications from international scholars from all academic disciplines with an outstanding academic record and an interest in interdisciplinary engagement for its fully funded fellowship.

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University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship is a fully funded residential research programprovides a stipend of € 5,079.50 per month, family allowance and a lump sum of € 1,500 per month to cover accommodation expenses.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship Abstract

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Vienna Center Advanced Studies Fellowship Details

The ViCAS Fellowship programmes offer the opportunity to focus on ambitious research without the distractions of everyday academic routines and to interact with colleagues in a vibrant international and interdisciplinary community of fellows and the University of Vienna. A residency at ViCAS facilitates deepening your research, opening it to new directions within or beyond your disciplines, and/or starting new collaborations.

Each academic year, ViCAS hosts around 30 fellows divided over three residencies. ViCAS invites applications from international scholars from all academic disciplines with an outstanding academic record and an interest in interdisciplinary engagement.

Applicants can choose from two types of fellowships, depending on the stage of their academic career:

  • Mid-Career Fellowships: for researchers whose doctoral degree was awarded at least three years ago at the date of the call deadline and who have already gained a degree of academic independence.
  • Advanced Fellowships: for researchers whose doctoral degree was awarded at least eight years ago at the date of the call deadline and who have an established track record of research excellence.

For both types of Fellowships, ViCAS offers three different durations of residencies, with fixed start and end dates:

  1. Full residency: 9 months, from 1 October 2027 to 30 June 2028,
  2. Fall residency: 4 months, from 1 October 2027 to 31 January 2028,
  3. Spring residency: 4 months, from 1 March 2028 to 30 June 2028.

University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship Benefits

The University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship offers the following benefits;

  • It gives a fellow the right to a financial contribution from the University of Vienna
  • A fully equipped office workspaces in the heart of Vienna
  • Mid-Career Fellows are provided with a stipend of € 5,079.50 per month and a lump sum of € 1,500 per month to cover accommodation expenses. The allowance increases by € 500 per month for each accompanying child under 18.
  • Advanced Fellows are provided with a stipend of € 6,472.60 per month and a lump sum of € 1,500 per month to cover accommodation expenses. The allowance increases by € 500 per month for each accompanying child under 18.

Selection Criteria for ViCAS Fellowship Programme Proposals

Applicants are selected according to an evaluation on the following topics (not weighed):

  • the quality and originality of the proposed research project;
  • the project’s potential to stimulate intellectual exchange within the ViCAS community and
  • researchers at the University of Vienna;
  • the extent to which the fellowship will benefit the candidate’s research;
  • the candidate’s academic profile;
  • the contribution the candidate’s profile and proposed project would make to the overall
  • intellectual composition and interdisciplinary balance of the fellowship cohort

Vienna Center Advanced Studies Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the Vienna Center Advanced Studies Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions.

Mid-Career Fellowships

You are eligible to apply for a ViCAS Mid-Career Fellowship if

  • Your doctoral degree was awarded at least three years ago at the date of the call deadline.
  • You have an excellent record of research achievements relative to your career stage.
  • You have established an independent research profile.
  • A professor at the University of Vienna endorses your application.
  • Advanced Fellowships
  • You are eligible to apply for a ViCAS Advanced Fellowship if
    • Your doctoral degree was awarded at least eight years ago at the date of the call deadline.
    • You have an established track record of research excellence.
    • You can demonstrate academic leadership.
    • A professor at the University of Vienna endorses your application.

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Vienna Center Advanced Studies Fellowship 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the Vienna Center Advanced Studies Fellowship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Application Form
  • Evidence of academic independence (for MidCareer Fellows only)
  • A list of up to 10 of your most important publications.
  • A list of up to 10 of your most important invited talks
  • Motivation Statement
  • Value to the Vienna Center Advanced Studies
  • PhD certificate of your first PhD, in English or German
  • CV with publication list
  • Research Proposal

How To Apply for University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship

To apply for the University of Vienna ViCAS Fellowship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • To fill out an application, you need a personal university account (u:account), which consists of a u:account UserID and u:account password. Create a u:account (Step 1).
  • All applications must be submitted in electronic form. Submit your application (Step 2).
  • All documents must be submitted in English.
  • The applicant is responsible for securing support from a professor at the University of Vienna.
  • An application can only be finalised once a University of Vienna Professor has submitted their support.
  • Please note: The application system does have a “save and continue later” function.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: August 28th, 2026

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