About the opportunity
The Vienna Centre for Advanced Studies (ViCAS) offers mid-career fellowships for researchers from all academic disciplines worldwide. Selected fellows join a dynamic, interdisciplinary community committed to advancing knowledge through independent inquiry, dialogue, and collaboration. The program provides a focused research environment in Vienna’s historic city center, offering ideal conditions for reflection, writing, and scholarly exchange.
Funding and benefits
- Funded residency in Vienna.
- Dedicated workspace at the ViCAS premises in Vienna's historic city center.
- Opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange and engagement with researchers at the University of Vienna.
Who can apply?
- Doctoral degree awarded at least three years prior to the call deadline.
- Excellent record of research achievements relative to career stage.
- Established independent research profile.
- Endorsement of the application by a professor at the University of Vienna.
Required documents
- Research project description (must be original and have potential to stimulate intellectual exchange).
When to apply
- Application deadline: Friday, August 28th, 2026, at 14:00 Vienna Time (CEST).
- Residencies start on either 1 October 2027 (for 4 or 9 months) or 1 March 2028 (for 4 months).
How to apply
- Submit the application electronically via the ViCAS website.
- Consult the Application Guidelines and Questions & Answers section on the ViCAS website for detailed information.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You are a mid-career researcher with a doctoral degree awarded at least three years ago.
- You have an established independent research profile and a record of research achievements.
- You have secured an endorsement from a professor at the University of Vienna.
What should you think carefully about?
- The fellowship requires an on-site residency in Vienna for 4 or 9 months.
- You must secure an endorsement from a professor at the University of Vienna as part of your application.
- The research project must be original and demonstrate the potential to stimulate intellectual exchange within an interdisciplinary community.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is perfect for a mid-career researcher seeking to expand their network and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. It provides the time and space to develop a new research direction or complete a significant project in a stimulating academic environment.
Our take
Mid-career researchers with a strong, independent research profile who are ready to engage with an interdisciplinary community should apply. Those who cannot commit to a residential stay in Vienna or who lack an institutional connection at the University of Vienna will find this less suitable.
Ready to apply?
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