Austria
1 Fulbright-ifk Junior Fellowship
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodOctober StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
Award Profile
The ifk Internationales Forschungszentrum Kulturwissenschaften | Kunstuniversitaet Linz in Wien (ifk International Research Center for Cultural Studies | University of Art and Design Linz in Vienna) collaborates with Fulbright Austria (the Austrian-American Educational Commission) to offer one fellowship for a Fulbright-ifk Junior Fellow in Cultural Studies.
This fellowship is specifically designed for US PhD candidates who are working on an interdisciplinary research project with a focus on cultural studies. Academic subjects include the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Research projects can, but do not have to, relate to the current research focuses of "situated in the global," "cultures of translation," or "different work."
The ifk is an interdisciplinary center for advanced study and offers a privileged working environment among 17 to 20 international and Austrian fellows who spend four to nine months there. The fellowship can be easily combined with close working relationships to researchers at other Viennese institutions.
The philosophy of the ifk International Research Center for Cultural Studies | University of Art and Design Linz is founded on the principles of clarity, communication, and interdisciplinary exchange. Centers such as the ifk make it possible to pursue one's own academic projects away from the workaday routine of the university. They offer the opportunity of exchanging views in discussion groups and conversations, of developing new ideas, and of testing out plans for future projects.
The free exchange of ideas between specialists in different subject areas is, however, not just a prerequisite of innovative research. In the academic world it usually encounters a certain resistance in established disciplines that have developed their own specific terminologies, which cannot be easily translated. The success of our center depends on the creation of a communicative milieu in which questions common to diverse disciplines can be exchanged.
Fulbright-ifk Junior Fellows will be provided with a desk (including an iMac and internet connection (also W-Lan) as well as an IP phone number) in a shared office with up to four other ifk Junior Fellows (PhD students). The fellows are expected to attend the weekly fellow lectures, mostly on Mondays, and to participate in the weekly meetings (dissertation workshop or fellow meeting). A Monday lecture in the well-attended ifk series is given by the grantees themselves. Participation in additional academic and social programs is optional. The ifk is located in front of the main building of the University of Vienna. Fulbright-ifk fellows benefit from access to its libraries as well as the resources of the National Library.
Grant Amount:
- Travel grant of €2,000; Monthly stipend of €1,300 for nine months (October–June); Monthly rental allowance of max. €600 for nine months (October–June); A one-time travel allowance for conferences in the amount of €300.
Grant Length
Grant Period
October 1 to June 30.
Grant Length: 9 months.
Orientation
The Fulbright-ifk Junior Fellowship begins with a week-long orientation in Vienna in mid- to late September.
Candidate Profile
PhD candidates in the humanities, arts, or social sciences whose field of specialization is thematically related to the ifk's interest in the promotion of cultural and interdisciplinary studies and/or Viennese, Austrian, and Central European traditions are welcome to apply.
Applicants for the Fulbright-ifk Junior Fellowship will also be considered for traditional Fulbright student grants.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Please view our US Fulbright Student Program playlist on YouTube to learn more about what life is like for US Fulbright students in Austria.
Eligibility
6 Months
Dual nationals will be considered under special circumstances and in cases where project proposals are of exceptional merit. The FFSB policies apply.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, please select ifk Award from the Award Name drop-down menu to be considered for this fellowship.
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
German-language proficiency is necessary to fulfill the Fulbright Program's bilateral mandate of promoting mutual understanding, to negotiate the challenges of everyday life, and to fulfill university admission requirements. Advanced proficiency is essential to facilitate participation in the ifk’s array of colloquia and other activities for Junior Fellows; thus, all applicants must submit the Language Self-Evaluation and a Foreign Language Evaluation by a qualified language instructor. Both forms are available on the Fulbright online application system.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
Fulbright Proposal Types
Yes
No
Affiliation
Prospective applicants are encouraged to identify appropriate individuals at the ifk to provide on-site guidance.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
Grantees receive a monthly stipend of €1,300 for nine months (October–June) from Fulbright Austria and a monthly rental allowance of max. €600 for nine months (October–June) from the ifk.
One-Time Allowances
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
- Research/Materials allowance
- Local transportation allowance
Grantees receive a travel and relocation allowance of €2,000. Grantees also receive a one-time travel allowance for conferences in the amount of €300 for the duration of the grant from the ifk.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
The grant is designed to cover basic living expenses, but additional funds may be needed to cover expenses beyond the monthly grant payment and rent allowance.
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Grantees will be expected to arrange their housing.
Residency Permits
Grantees are required by the terms and conditions of their awards to have appropriate residence permits, and the timely procurement of appropriate residence permits is strictly the responsibility of individual grantees. If you are aware of any reason that you would not be able to obtain a residence permit in Austria (i.e., if you are currently subject to a ban on entering the EU), please reach out to Fulbright Austria prior to applying.