Grant opportunity
ViCAS Fellowships 2027-2028
ViCAS is accepting applications for its 2027-2028 fellowships, hosting international scholars across three residential options for interdisciplinary research engagement at the University of Vienna.
- Funder
- Vienna Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Vienna
- Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time
- Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time: Aug 28, 2026
- Award
- Residential fellowship at the University of Vienna; support and residency conditions are defined in the official ViCAS guidelines
- Applicant
- International mid-career and advanced scholars from all academic disciplines with an outstanding academic record, interdisciplinary interests and endorsement from a University of Vienna professor.
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- Austria / Global
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Vienna Centre for Advanced Studies has opened the 2027-2028 ViCAS Fellowship call. The centre hosts around 30 fellows each academic year and invites international scholars from all academic disciplines who have strong research records and an interest in interdisciplinary engagement.
Who can apply
Applicants choose between Mid-Career Fellowships and Advanced Fellowships. Mid-career applicants must have received the doctoral degree at least three years before the call deadline and show an independent research profile. Advanced applicants must have received the doctoral degree at least eight years before the deadline and demonstrate academic leadership. A professor at the University of Vienna must endorse the application.
What it supports
- Mid-Career Fellowships
- Advanced Fellowships
- Full, fall or spring residency
- On-site interdisciplinary engagement at ViCAS
Funding and duration
- ViCAS provides a residential fellowship at the University of Vienna. Applicants should review the official guidelines for detailed support, residency conditions and obligations.
Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time
Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time: Aug 28, 2026
How to apply
Create or use a University of Vienna u:account, read the official applicant guidelines and submit the online application. The application can only be finalised after the supporting University of Vienna professor submits their endorsement.
Call details
Source-based overview
The ViCAS 2027-2028 fellowship call is open for international scholars. Fellows may apply for a full nine-month residency from 1 October 2027 to 30 June 2028, a fall residency from 1 October 2027 to 31 January 2028, or a spring residency from 1 March 2028 to 30 June 2028. The call is open to mid-career and advanced scholars from all disciplines who can contribute to a lively interdisciplinary community and be present on-site. Applications must be submitted electronically in English by 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time.
Eligibility
Applicants choose between Mid-Career Fellowships and Advanced Fellowships. Mid-career applicants must have received the doctoral degree at least three years before the call deadline and show an independent research profile. Advanced applicants must have received the doctoral degree at least eight years before the deadline and demonstrate academic leadership. A professor at the University of Vienna must endorse the application.
Funding and benefits
ViCAS provides a residential fellowship at the University of Vienna. Applicants should review the official guidelines for detailed support, residency conditions and obligations.
Themes and supported activities
Mid-Career Fellowships
Advanced Fellowships
Full, fall or spring residency
On-site interdisciplinary engagement at ViCAS
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time: Application deadline: 28 August 2026 at 14:00 Vienna time: Aug 28, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create or use a University of Vienna u:account, read the official applicant guidelines and submit the online application. The application can only be finalised after the supporting University of Vienna professor submits their endorsement.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.