Summary
TU Wien invites international researchers to apply for the Global Fellowship Program. This extended guest professorship and visiting scientist program offers international academic talent funding, administrative support, and networking opportunities in Vienna. Global Fellows integrate directly into TU Wien’s faculties to collaborate on joint research projects, deliver specialized instruction, and contribute to long-term academic initiatives.
Postdoctoral fellow (Global) – Guest Professor / Visiting Scientist, TU Wien, Austria
Designation
- Global Fellow (Guest Professor / Visiting Scientist)
Program Overview
| Key Feature | Details |
| Host Institution | TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology) |
| Position Type | Guest Professorship / Visiting Scientist |
| Duration | Up to 9 months (in a single stay or up to 3 stays of 3 months each over 3 years) |
| Monthly Salary | €6,000 / month |
| Travel & Housing | Fellows cover travel and accommodation; administrative relocation support provided by IWEC |
| Application Link | TU Wien Cloud Submission Link |
Research Area
Civil and Environmental Engineering or Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.
Applications are currently being accepted for faculty hosted within the following TU Wien faculties:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Location
TU Wien, Vienna, Austria
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Academic staff currently employed at international higher education institutions.
- Must have a designated TU Wien host (faculty member or department) at the time of application.
- Must present a Letter of Support from the host unit with the application.
- Commitment to spend at least 3 months per visit at TU Wien.
- Ability to fulfill both research and teaching responsibilities during the stay.
Job Description & Academic Activities
Selected fellows will collaborate closely with their hosting unit at TU Wien and engage in the following activities:
- Research Collaboration: Contribute to existing research projects or initiate new collaborative projects with the host unit.
- Instruction: Teach specialized coursework in collaboration with the host institute.
- Grant & Proposal Writing: Prepare research proposals and joint grant applications.
- Scholarly Engagement: Participate in academic networking and other scholarly activities approved by the Dean of the hosting faculty.
How to Apply
- Identify & Contact Host: Applicants must independently secure a TU Wien host prior to submitting their application (central matchmaking is not available).
- Prepare Documentation: Compile all required documents into one single PDF file:
- Project Outline (Max 1 page): Detailing research/teaching focus, timeframe, and benefits to ongoing academic work.
- Updated CV
- List of Recent Publications
- Letter of Support: Written by the TU Wien hosting unit outlining strategic research alignment.
- File Naming Format:
LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_GFP_Semester(e.g.,Smith_Susanne_GFF_WinterSemester2025) - Submission: Upload the single PDF via the TU Wien Cloud Portal.
Last Date to Apply
- Summer 2026 Semester Start: July 31, 2026
- Fall 2026/2027 Semester Start: October 31, 2026
(Note: Proposed projects may begin no earlier than 3 months after submission.)
