University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme 2027

Applications are open for the University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme for the summer term 2027. The programme invites international researchers to pursue research at the faculty. It promotes academic exchange and collaboration with faculty members. Both early-career and established researchers may apply.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Faculty of Law, University of Vienna
• Funding: Senior fellows receive EUR 1,050 per month; junior fellows receive EUR 800 per month
• Duration: Two weeks to three months for senior fellows and postdocs; one to three months for doctoral researchers
• Term: Summer semester 2027
• Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with a university outside Austria
• Application Period: November 1 to 30, 2026

Focus Areas

• Research aligned with the Faculty of Law’s priorities
• Interdisciplinary academic exchange
• International research networks
• Long-term academic collaboration

About the Fellowship

The programme builds on the faculty’s research initiatives and priorities. It helps fellows benefit from the faculty’s expertise. It also encourages new scholarly connections. Fellows do not become University of Vienna employees. The programme supports interdisciplinary exchange and international collaboration.

What Fellows Receive

Senior fellows, who are professors, receive EUR 1,050 per month. Junior fellows, who are doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, receive EUR 800 per month. The payment is financial support, not a salary. Fellows work within a host faculty environment. They also join the faculty’s research community.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be affiliated with a university outside Austria. They must not have worked for the University of Vienna in the last six months. They must propose a project aligned with the faculty’s research priorities. A letter of endorsement is required from a Faculty of Law professor or habilitated staff member.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a completed application form and a three-page application letter. They also submit a CV of up to three pages. Senior fellows and postdocs list five key publications. PhD students add a supervisor’s recommendation letter. A signed supervision agreement is also required.

How to Apply

Email your application to #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:fellowships.law@univie.ac.at">fellowships.law@univie.ac.at between November 1 and 30, 2026.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers legal researchers a short, supported stay in Vienna. The monthly payment is modest, so applicants should plan their own costs. Decisions come in December 2026. Confirm all details through the faculty’s official page.

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