TU Wien is pleased to announce the Global Fellowship Program, an extended guest professorship program, which offers international researchers funding and networking support at TU Wien for a period of 3-9 months. Global Fellows are uniquely integrated into TUW’s faculties and work together with a host for the duration of their time in Vienna. Global fellows participate in joint research projects and instruction and contribute to short- and long-term research initiatives. While in Vienna, they also receive administrative support from the International Welcome and Engagement Center, ensuring a seamless transition to Vienna.

Structure

The goal of the Global Fellowship Program at TU Wien is to establish a long-term level of sustained engagement between TU Wien faculty members and international researchers. After the initial guest professorship (3-9 months), additional stays can be funded, pending approval by the corresponding hosting unit/dean and the Vice Rectorate for Research, Innovation and Global Affairs, for up to five years. For example, a global fellow can apply for a project taking place in the spring 2026 semester for 6 months and then return in the following spring semester (and/or subsequent semesters within a period of 5 years). Each stay at TU Wien will be handled as a new guest professor appointment. 

 

Eligibility

  • Academic staff at international institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for this program
  • All TUW Global Fellows must have a hosting faculty member or department for the duration of their visit, and the TU Wien host must submit a letter of support for the Global Fellowship Applicant at the time of application submission
  • Global Fellows are expected to complete both instructional and research responsibilities while at TU Wien, though individual projects may vary based on the scope of the proposal

  • The minimum timeline of a Global Fellowship is 3 months up to a maximum of 9 months.

     

Expected Academic Activity

  • Contribute to existing TU research projects of TUW faculty, or start new projects together with their hosting unit
  • Instruction of specialized coursework, in collaboration with the hosting unit
  • Preparation of research proposals and grant applications

  • Other scholarly activities may be considered pending approval by the Dean of the hosting faculty

     

Financial and Logistical Support

  • Global Fellows receive a monthly salary of EUR 6.000 for the duration of their stay in Vienna. TU Wien is unable to cover costs associated with travel to and from Vienna and accommodation
  • The International Welcome and Engagement Center provides support for Global Fellows in topics such as housing, visa/residence permits, and networking in Vienna
  • The hosting unit as well as the Vice Rectorate for Research, Innovation and International Affairs at TU Wien also support Global Fellows in expanding their professional network in Austria and Europe more broadly

  • Note for TU Wien hosting units: This program is financed centrally and the hosting unit is not responsible for the salary costs of Global Fellows. Hosting units are, however, responsible for ensuring that adequate space in the hosting institute (lab/office space), and any other materials needed to successfully complete the proposed project is available. 

     

Application Process

  • Applicants must submit the following application materials; incomplete applications cannot be considered.
    • Outline of the proposed project (max 1. page containing information about the specific research / teaching focus of the guest professor, the timeframe in which the project should take place, and the benefit of the project to the guest professor’s ongoing scholarly agenda)
    • Updated CV
    • List of recent publications
    • Letter of support from the hosting unit at TU Wien
  • In general, projects may begin no earlier than 3 months after the application has been submitted
  • Applications can be received at any time by uploading the required application documents via this link: https://tucloud.tuwien.ac.at/index.php/s/3KYya5DzSakArFr Please submit all documents in one PDF file and name the file as follows: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_GFF_Semester (Smith_Susanne_GFF_WinterSemester2025).
  • Note: Applicants must have a TU Wien host at the time of application and we are unable to conduct a “Matchmaking” process at the central level. Interested applicants without a host should find a relevant host via our website or other search tools. Once applicants have found a suitable host, they should contact them independently to explore the opportunity of a hosting relationship. 

Selection Process 

Submitted applications will first be reviewed by the International Welcome and Engagement Center to ensure that the formal criteria are met. Applications will then be reviewed by the corresponding faculty/ Dean. Applications with approval from the corresponding Dean will be forwarded to the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Global Affairs for final review. Accepted proposals will be informed by the Vice Rectorate for Research, Innovation, and Global Affairs.

The Global Fellowship Program is interdisciplinary, and applicants from all relevant fields for TU Wien may apply. Projects in the following fields will be prioritized: 

  • Urban Future and Sustainability
    • Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization
    • Quantum Technologies and Advanced Materials
    • Technologies for Health and Life Sciences

 

Questions/Contact:

Applicants or TU Wien hosting units can contact Kyle Schmude (kyle.schmude@tuwien.ac.at) with questions regarding this program.