Dimensions of Europe - Junior and Senior Fellowship Program

During the academic year 2025/2026, the fellowship program will focus on topics related to the five research clusters of the Field of Excellence "Dimensions of Europe".

Junior Visiting Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 2.000 € for the duration of 4 months as well as a reimbursment of their travel costs to Graz (of up to 600 €). Junior Visiting Fellows need to have completed their PhD by the time they begin their fellowship.

Senior Visiting Fellows will receive an apartment (up to 1.600 €/ month) for the duration of 4 months during their stay, a return flight ticket (economy class; up to 900€) from their ordinary place of residence to Graz and the lump sum of 3.200 € for further personal expenses. The Senior Visiting Fellowship Program is open to researchers with an established international reputation.

Visiting Fellows will receive workspace and library access. They will be involved in the activities of Dimensions of Europeanization and participating institutes, as well as the Centre for Southeast European Studies. All fellows are expected to be physically present at the University of Graz during the four months of the fellowship, present their research during their stay, attend other presentations and contribute to the academic environment of the university. Fellows are expected to work on a specific publication during their stay. 

Please note, that fellows are not employed by the University of Graz. Scholarships may be taxable in Austria. The fellow indepentently has to meet all obligations according to the Austrian tax and social security law. The University of Graz will cover (civil) liability and accident insurance. The research fellow is responsible for obtaining further adequate insurance coverage (such as health and social insurance). Fellows need to take care of their residence permit for the whole duration of their fellowship beforehand.

Eligible applications consist of the following:

• research plan
  • clear indication of research cluster you wish to collaborate with
  • preferred semester
• academic CV

To apply send a research plan (clearly indicating the cluster you wish to collaborate with and your preferred semester) and your academic CV to europe(at)uni-graz.at by March 15, 2025.

Contact

Dr.phil. M.A. Xaver Hergenröther

xaver.hergenroether(at)uni-graz.at

+43 316 380 - 1293
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