University of Vienna introduces our newly established Vienna Center for Advanced Studies (ViCAS) two open calls for one-year research fellowships, available to senior scholars and early-career researchers.
For further details, please see the information below or visit https://vicas.univie.ac.at; for inquiries, please contact vicas@univie.ac.at
Vienna Center for Advanced Studies
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 year, ViCAS offers up to ten Senior Fellowships and multiple Early Career Fellowships to outstanding international scholars from all academic fields who pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects, including those that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
ViCAS Senior Fellowship Programme, University of Vienna
Fellowship Duration: 1 October 2026 – 30 June 2027Eligibility & key features:
- Professorial or equivalent senior academic position
- Open to established international scholars from all academic disciplines
- Focus on interdisciplinary engagement and research
Funding:
- € 7,000/month stipend
- € 1,500/month accommodation allowance
Application ends: 1 September 2025
More information: For further details, please visit https://vicas.univie.ac.at; for inquiries, please contact vicas@univie.ac.at
ViCAS Early-Career Fellowship Programme, University of Vienna
Fellowship Duration: 1 October 2026 – 30 June 2027
Eligibility & key features:
- PhD completed within the past 8 years
- Open to researchers from all academic disciplines
- Focus on interdisciplinary, curiosity-driven research
Funding:
- € 5,500/month stipend
- € 1,500/month accommodation allowance
Application ends: 1 September 2025
More information: For further details, please visit https://vicas.univie.ac.at; for inquiries, please contact vicas@univie.ac.at