Immerse yourself in Vienna’s vibrant academic pulse while contributing to interdisciplinary breakthroughs. The Vienna Center for Advanced Studies (ViCAS), hosted by WU Vienna in collaboration with the University of Vienna, invites early-career and senior scholars to join its inaugural fellowship cohort beginning October 1, 2026.↚
Expand Horizons with ViCAS Fellowship 2026–27 at WU Vienna
A Call to Intellectual Exchange
ViCAS offers up to ten Senior Fellowships and multiple Early‑Career Fellowships annually. Candidates from all fields pursuing bold, curiosity-driven research that transcends disciplinary boundaries are welcome. ViCAS fosters an inclusive research community through seminars, public lectures, and collaborative projects in the heart of Vienna.
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What the Fellowship Offers
Early‑Career Fellows receive €5,500 monthly, plus a €1,500 accommodation allowance, with an additional €500 per month for each accompanying child under 18. Senior Fellows are supported with €7,000/month and €1,500/month housing allowance, along with the same family support policy. Workspaces are fully equipped, and fellows have full access to the university’s research infrastructure, libraries, and academic networks.
Who Should Apply
Early‑Career Fellowships are open to scholars who earned their PhD within the past eight years (career gaps allowed for valid reasons) seeking protected time to deepen scholarship. Senior Fellowships are designed for established academics holding or formerly holding professorial-level positions, with distinguished publications and an interest in cross-disciplinary engagement.
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Key Dates & Duration
The academic term runs from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The application deadline for both fellowship tracks is September 1, 2025. Selected fellows will be announced in early 2026
Why This Fellowship Could Be Transformative
Joining ViCAS places you at the intersection of global scholarship and innovation in one of Europe's most dynamic university settings. Whether you're initiating a high-impact project or stepping back into deep research, ViCAS offers resources, community, and intellectual diversity to launch your work into vibrant new directions.
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Application Essentials
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, a research proposal (up to 10,000 characters), a personal statement (up to 5,000 characters), and samples of publications or work. Two referees are required. The proposal should clearly articulate how your planned research connects with ViCAS’s interdisciplinary mission and potential collaborators at the University of Vienna. Applications are submitted via the online ViCAS portal