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University of Vienna: Call for ViCAS Mid-Career and Advanced Researchers Fellowships

The University of Vienna’s newly established Center for Advanced Studies (ViCAS) is dedicated to advancing innovative research in all fields, and encouraging dialogue that bridges academic disciplines, countries, and intellectual traditions. ViCAS offers space for deep, undisturbed research in one of Europe’s most stimulating cities. 

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.

 

ViCAS Mid-Career Fellowship Program
  • Fellowship Duration:
    • Full residency: 9 months, from 1 October 2027 to 30 June 2028,
    • Fall residency: 4 months, from 1 October 2027 to 31 January 2028,
    • Spring residency: 4 months, from 1 March 2028 to 30 June 2028.
  • Eligibility & key features: 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 and a professor at the University of Vienna endorses your application.
  • Funding: € 5,079.50/month stipend as well as € 1,500/month accommodation allowance
  • Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 CEST

 For further details, please visit ViCAS' website. 

ViCAS Advanced Fellowship Program
  • Fellowship Duration:
    • Full residency: 9 months, from 1 October 2027 to 30 June 2028,
    • Fall residency: 4 months, from 1 October 2027 to 31 January 2028,
    • Spring residency: 4 months, from 1 March 2028 to 30 June 2028.
  • Eligibility & key features: 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.
  • Funding: € 6,472.60 /month stipend as well as € 1,500/month accommodation allowance
  • Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 CEST

 For further details, please visit ViCAS' website.

 

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