University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme, Summer 2027
Brief Description
The University of Vienna Faculty of Law Fellowship Programme, Summer 2027 invites international researchers to spend the summer semester engaging in advanced legal research in Austria. Designed to foster global academic exchange and strengthen international research networks, this initiative welcomes both early-career and established scholars to collaborate directly with members of the faculty. Whether you are an experienced professor or an ambitious doctoral candidate, you can take advantage of the faculty’s extensive expertise, pursue your specialized research priorities, and build lasting scholarly connections in a vibrant European academic environment. Funding is provided through Senior Fellowships and Junior Fellowships, offering monthly financial support to help you focus entirely on your scholarly pursuits.Name of Host Institution
University of Vienna Faculty of Law
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a researcher currently affiliated with a university outside Austria.
- You must not have been employed by the University of Vienna at any time within the last six months.
- Your proposed research project must align directly with one or more of the Faculty of Law’s established research priorities.
- You must secure a letter of endorsement from a university professor, a staff member with a habilitation, an associate professor, or an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law, explaining why you are well-suited for the fellowship.
Financial Support
Depending on your career stage, the Faculty of Law offers two distinct tiers of financial backing for the summer semester of 2027:
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- Senior Fellowships: Designed for professors, providing financial support of EUR 1,050 per month.
- Junior Fellowships: Tailored for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, providing financial support of EUR 800 per month.
Application Documents
To ensure your application is complete, you must prepare and submit the following required materials:
- A completed application form.
- A letter of application of up to three pages detailing your research project, its alignment with faculty priorities, your chosen supervisor’s academic expertise, and your motivation.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) of up to three pages, including your five key publications if you are applying as a senior fellow or postdoctoral researcher.
- A letter of recommendation from your current supervisor at your home university (mandatory for PhD students and predoctoral researchers).
- A supervision agreement issued by the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted between November 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026 (inclusive). Selection decisions will be finalized in December 2026.






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