University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship 2027: Research Fellowships in Austria with Monthly Funding of Up to €1,050

Overview

The University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme offers research stays in Austria for international academics during the Summer Semester 2027. The initiative aims to advance scholarly work, foster international academic exchange, encourage interdisciplinary research, and strengthen collaboration between visiting participants and the faculty. Successful candidates pursue research projects that align with the research priorities of the Faculty of Law.

Who can apply

The programme is open to international researchers who are affiliated with universities located outside Austria. It accommodates both established and early-career academics through two distinct categories. Professors can apply for Senior Fellowships, while doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply for Junior Fellowships.

What you get

Four fellowships will be awarded for the Summer Semester 2027. Two Senior Fellowships provide funding of €1,050 per month, with durations ranging from two weeks to three months. Two Junior Fellowships provide funding of €800 per month, lasting between one and three months for doctoral researchers, and between two weeks and three months for postdoctoral researchers. The funding is provided as temporary research support rather than a full employment salary.

Requirements

Applicants must conduct their research at a university situated outside Austria. Their proposed research projects must correspond with one or more of the research priorities of the University of Vienna Faculty of Law, and fellows are expected to connect with an appropriate academic contact or supervisor within the faculty.

Key dates

Applications are accepted from November 1 to November 30, 2026, inclusive. Selection decisions are expected to be announced in December 2026.