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 2027

Eligibility & 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[at]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[at]univie.ac.at