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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

FPA

U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Austria

1 Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Student Award

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
Fall Start
Grant Length
9 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
  • Yes
Award Profile

The Diplomatic Academy of Vienna (DA) collaborates with Fulbright Austria (the Austrian-American Educational Commission) to offer one grant for a qualified student to enroll in one of the courses that the DA offers for university graduates: its one-year Diploma Programme; the first or second year of its two-year Master of Advanced International Studies (MAIS) Program, or the first year of its two-year Master of Science in Environmental Technology and International Relations (ETIA) Program or the first year of its two-year Master of Science in Digital International Affairs (DIA) Program. Please note that this grant is limited to one academic year for students accepted into the first year of the MAIS Program. Especially qualified students may enroll directly in the second year of the program. (Note: US citizens already enrolled as students at the DA are not eligible for second-year funding.) 

Grant Length
9 Months
Grant Period
Fall Start

Nine months, contingent upon the program chosen.

Orientation
In-Country Orientation

The Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Student Award begins with an orientation in Vienna in mid- to late September.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must hold a university degree in any discipline (minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent) and have an excellent command of English.

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Please view our US Fulbright Student Program YouTube playlist to learn more about what life is like for US Fulbright students in Austria at https://www.youtube.com/@FulbrightAustria/playlists. 

Eligibility
Residency in host country NOT permitted in year prior to grant
Indicate how many months is considered residency:
6 Months
Dual citizens of this country are eligible

Dual nationals will be considered under special circumstances and in cases where project proposals are of exceptional merit. The FFSB policies apply.

Degree Level of Applicant
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Special Application Instructions

In your Fulbright online application, please select Diplomatic Academy US Student Award from the Award Name drop-down menu to be considered for this grant.

Foreign Language Proficiency
Recommended - Intermediate

Candidates for the Diploma Program are expected to have a good knowledge of English and of either German or French with at least basic skills in the respective third language. Instruction in the MAIS/ETIA and DIA programs is in English. Knowledge of German – Intermediate is recommended

Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter recommended but not required at deadline

It is possible but not necessary for candidates to apply independently for admission to the DA. However, it is advisable to contact the DA’s admission office to ascertain which program is most appropriate for the candidate.

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits

Costs for tuition will be covered by Fulbright Austria and the DA. Grantees receive an award to cover the costs of on-site room and board, and grantees can choose on-campus housing or find off-campus accommodations. 

Award Benefits
  • A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
  • International travel benefits
  • Accident & sickness health benefits
  • 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
  • 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount

This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.

745 monthly stipend amount in
€ [Euro]

Costs for tuition, valued at €14,600, will be covered by Fulbright Austria and the DA. Grantees receive a monthly award to cover the costs of room and board on site of €745, and grantees can choose on-campus housing or find off-campus accommodations.

One-Time Allowances

This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.

2,000 in
€ [Euro]

Grantees receive a travel and relocation allowance of €2,000. 

Estimated Cost of Living

Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.

The grant is designed to cover basic living expenses, but additional funds may be needed to cover expenses beyond the monthly grant payment.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available
Housing Arrangements

Grantees can be housed on campus or elect to live off campus. 

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.EUR@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
https://www.fulbright.at/
Residency Permits

Grantees are required by the terms and conditions of their awards to have appropriate residence permits, and the timely procurement of appropriate residence permits is strictly the responsibility of individual grantees. If you are aware of any reason that you would not be able to obtain a residence permit in Austria (i.e., if you are currently subject to a ban on entering the EU), please reach out to Fulbright Austria prior to applying.

Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
Darrah Lustig: dlustig@fulbright.at
Vienna School of International Studies: application@da-vienna.ac.at
Additional Online Resources
Vienna School of International Studies: http://www.da-vienna.ac.at
Fulbright Austria: https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/students