University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowships 2027: Applications Open for International Researchers in Austria
The University of Vienna’s Faculty of Law is inviting applications for its Summer Semester 2027 Fellowship Programme, offering funding opportunities to international professors, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers interested in advancing their academic research in Austria.
The programme aims to promote international academic exchange, strengthen research collaboration and establish lasting connections between international scholars and members of the Faculty of Law.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to conduct research within an internationally recognised academic environment, benefit from the expertise of University of Vienna faculty members and develop new interdisciplinary research networks.
For the 2027 summer semester, the university will offer Senior and Junior Fellowships, with monthly financial support of €1,050 for senior researchers and €800 for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
Applications are accepted from 1 November to 30 November 2026.
The fellowship programme is open to international researchers affiliated with universities outside Austria.
- Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Be conducting research at a university located outside Austria.
- Not have held employment at the University of Vienna during the six months preceding the application.
- Present a research project that aligns with at least one of the Faculty of Law’s research priorities.
- Obtain a formal supervision or hosting commitment from an eligible academic at the Faculty of Law.
The Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme provides international researchers with an opportunity to pursue their research projects while collaborating with academics at the University of Vienna.
The initiative supports both emerging and established researchers whose academic interests align with the faculty’s research priorities.
Eligible academic hosts include:
- University professors.
- Habilitated academic staff.
- Associate professors.
- Assistant professors.
The hosting academic must provide a signed endorsement explaining why the applicant is particularly suitable for the fellowship.
Interested candidates must prepare and submit a complete application package containing the following documents:
- Completed Application Form: Applicants must complete the official fellowship application form and provide the requested personal and academic information.
- Letter of Application: A maximum three-page application letter outlining:
- The proposed research project.
- Its connection to the Faculty of Law’s research priorities.
- Its relevance to the academic expertise of the proposed supervisor.
- The applicant’s reasons for selecting the University of Vienna as the host institution.
- Curriculum Vitae: A maximum three-page CV highlighting the applicant’s academic qualifications, research experience and professional achievements.
Senior fellows and postdoctoral researchers must include their five most important publications.
- Recommendation Letter for PhD Candidates: Doctoral candidates must additionally submit a recommendation letter from their current academic supervisor at their home university. Predoctoral researchers must provide a recommendation letter from their supervisor.
Applicants must provide a signed supervision or hosting agreement from an eligible academic at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Law.
Interested and eligible international researchers should identify a suitable academic supervisor within the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Law before submitting their applications.
Applicants should ensure that their proposed research aligns with the faculty’s research priorities and that the required supervision agreement is secured.
Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email to:
Email: fellowships.law@univie.ac.at
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents carefully and submit their applications before the closing date.
Author
Paul Olayioye
