Vienna Centre for Advanced Studies
ViCAS is a new interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Studies at the University of Vienna
We are pleased to confirm that all applicants have now been informed of the outcome of their applications. We received a total of 1,729 applications, including 1,038 applications for the Early-career Fellowship and 691 applications for the Senior Fellowship. We sincerely thank all applicants for the time, care, and effort invested in their submissions, and for their interest in joining the ViCAS community.
The inaugural 2026–2027 cohort, comprising 10 Early-career Fellows and 10 Senior Fellows, will be announced once all selected candidates have confirmed their participation.
Goals of the Centre
ViCAS offers space for deep, undisturbed research in one of Europe’s most stimulating cities. A year spent with fellows from diverse disciplines can be a transformative experience—both intellectually and personally.
The Centre aims to:
- establish a dynamic space for international and interdisciplinary academic exchange, designed to inspire groundbreaking research approaches and innovative ideas;
- provide a stimulating intellectual environment for academics at all career stages, with specific opportunities for collaboration and mentorship for early-career researchers;
- promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas beyond academia.
Join us at ViCAS
In this video, the ViCAS leadership team shares the vision for the Centre and explains why a ViCAS Fellowship at the University of Vienna, in the heart of Europe, is a unique opportunity for scholars at all career stages.
About the University of Vienna
Vienna regularly wins competitions about the quality of life, and now we hope to win your minds and hearts with our new Centre for Advanced Studies at the University of Vienna.