Tag: Austria

CFP Vienna Conference on the Social Sciences 2026 (Austria)

ConferencesCall for papers: The Vienna Conference  on the Social Sciences, 13-17 November 2026, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 30 July 2026.

International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Vienna 2026 is part of the IAFOR European City Conference Series and is a dual conference event featuring the Vienna Conference on Arts and Humanities (VCAH2026) alongside the Vienna Conference on the Social Sciences (VCSS2026). The event provides an essential comparative and contrastive space for people to engage in multidisciplinary research across borders of nation, culture, discipline, and professions.

IAFOR’s conference programme provides an essential comparative and contrastive space for people to engage in multidisciplinary research across borders of nation, culture, discipline, and professions. They encourage mixed approaches and methodologies, combining theory and practice between and across the disciplines, and look to harness the collective intelligence of our International Academic Forum in addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. Through the implementation of new formats in conference programme over the last year, including Intelligence Briefings, Keynote Interviews, and The Forum, they gather insights into what has been discussed at the theoretical and policy levels, identify the challenges, and the outlook for best practices in tackling global contemporary issues, which have been identified as the themes for 2025-2029. These are international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary, and include:

  • Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • Humanity and Human Intelligence
  • Global Citizenship and Education for Peace
  • Leadership

These four themes can be seen as standalone themes, but they are also very much in conversation with each other. Themes may be seen as corollaries, complementary, or in opposition / juxtaposition with each other. The themes can be considered as widely as possible and are designed, in keeping with IAFOR’s mission, to encourage ideas across the disciplines.

 

Visiting Research Fellowship in Migration Studies: Danube U Krems (Austria)

FellowshipsVisiting Research Fellowship leading to PHD Studentship, Department of Migration and Globalization, Danube University Krems, Austria. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

The Department of Migration and Globalization at Danube University Krems (now known as the University for Continuing Education Krems) is inviting interested recent graduates in a social science discipline to apply for a short-term research fellowship between mid-June 2026 and mid-September 2026 in preparation of a PhD research proposal for the DOC funding scheme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (deadline: 15 September 2026).

The successful visiting fellow will be supported in developing a proposal for a PhD project focusing on informal work, with a geographical focus on Europe. A focus on Austria or inclusion of Austria in a comparative design is encouraged, but not required.

If the funding proposal is successful, the candidate will be admitted to the PhD program in migration studies at the University for Continuing Education Krems in the Winter term 2027/28, and will receive a fixed term employment contract for three years, prospectively starting in October 2027.

Modul U: Associate Professor in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations (Austria)

“JobAssociate Professor in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations, Model University, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Modul University Vienna is seeking a scholar for an Associate Professor position with outstanding qualifications in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations. In the case of exceptional candidates, there may be the possibility to appoint at Full Professor level.

The position is integrated into the School of International Relations, and the applicants are expected to conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations, to support the development of the University’s new undergraduate program in this area, and to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (see http://www.modul.ac.at/study-programs). This is a full-time position for applicants who are willing to work 40 hours per week.

Candidates are expected to engage in the existing research program at Modul University Vienna and should also bring their own research agenda to contribute to research projects. Experience in grant application writing is highly appreciated. Furthermore, candidates are expected to actively engage in research collaboration within and outside the University. Teaching responsibilities shall include courses in International Law, Global Governance, or International Relations delivered within the IR School.

Central European U: Assistant Professor in International Relations (Austria)

“JobAssistant Professor of International Relations, Central European University, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 28 February 2026.

The Department of International Relations at Central European University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professorship position. Applicants should have a research background in the field of International Relations (IR), with a focus on Conflict and Security Studies and proven ability to teach and supervise across a range of IR topics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These topics include, but are not limited to, IR Theory, diplomacy, high-tech warfare, European security, and climate security. Candidates should be able to work across a range of research methods and teach courses in research design and methods. We seek a junior scholar with an emerging research and teaching agenda that demonstrates originality, commitment to cross-disciplinary debates, and the potential to address contemporary challenges in global politics. The ideal candidate will complement the existing expertise in the department and should be willing to build bridges across departments.

Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2025 (Austria)

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2025 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 13 October – 26 November 2025. Deadline: 1 July 2025. Information session: 9 April 2025.

GCSC Information Session April 9 2025

The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) 2025 is a high-impact Virtual Exchange (VE) program focused on Developing Remote Work Competencies through Global Virtual Teamwork. Now in its 8th edition, the GCSC has engaged over 2,200 students and 70 educators from 40 universities across 25 countries in 485 global virtual teams.

Program Overview
* 6-week Virtual Exchange – Runs from October to end of November 2024
* Future of Work Focus – Develop essential remote work competencies in small global virtual teams (GVTs)
* Competency-Oriented – Enhance intercultural communication, digital collaboration, and sustainability skills
* Real-World Business Cases – Work on real business challenges
* Global Virtual Conference – Students present their findings and educators participate in a conference on November 19, 2025

Sign-up here.

Cultural Dialogue at Home – Austrian Hosts and Syrian Refugees

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Cultural dialogue at home – Austrian hosts and Syrian refugees: An autoethnographic narrative by by Corina Ahlers (printed version, 2019; Taos Institute Publications WorldShare Books version, 2024). The ebook version is free to download.

This book is filled with tender, funny and frustrating scenes, as Viennese and Syrian cultures meet and mingle, and sometimes clash. Much can be learned about multicultural relations by reading this book.

In 2015 a great influx of Syrian refugees flooded Europe. Vienna was one of the cities that had a large group of people with no place to be. Many citizens who were sympathetic to these people became involved in charitable projects, including providing food, money, and other forms of care. Few went so far as to open up their homes so that refugees could live with them. This book describes the experience of Corina Ahlers, a family therapist and teacher, who opened up the apartment on the ground floor of her home, in a lovely suburb of Vienna to several refugees. Inter-cultural experiences of a great variety are described, as Corina, her husband, Reinhard, and their dog, invite their new residents to share in the Austrian lifestyle, as they open themselves to share in theirs. In the first month they hosted two men (Tarek, age 45 and Can, age 33). One month later, the second wife of Tarek, a widow with a little girl (Samira, age 25 and Leyla, age 6), arrived. Tarek’s first wife arrived in Vienna with 5 children (aged 18, 17, 14, 10, and 9) six months later. Previously his first family had lived in a big Jordanian refugee camp. From the moment his first family arrived, he switched between Corina’s house, where his second wife and her daughter lived, and the new home of his first family in another district of Vienna. Can had no relatives in Austria, and he stayed until May 2016. Tarek, Samira and Leyla moved out at the end of 2017. They found a one-room apartment on the other side of the city, very near to Tarek’s first family’s flat.

Related publication: Key Concept #1: Intercultural dialogue by Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz.

Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2024 (Austria)

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2024 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange/COIL, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 2 October-28 November 2024. Deadline: 1 July 2024.

 

GCSC 2024The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) is an award-winning 8-week teaching and learning program for BA and MA-level students. It’s a high-impact career-oriented virtual exchange focusing on collaborative global virtual teamwork and the development of intercultural, digital communication and sustainability competencies.

2024 is the 7th edition of the multiple award-winning GCSC. To date, 2200 students and 70 educators from 40 universities across 25 different countries have worked together in the GCSC in 485 Global Virtual Teams

Feel free to share with interested colleagues across the globe.

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Vienna School of International Studies: Postdoc in International Studies (Austria)

PostdocsPostdoctoral Fellowship in International Studies, Vienna School of International Studies, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 2 April 2024.

The Vienna School of International Studies (Diplomatische Akademie Wien) is proposing the appointment of a Postdoctoral Fellow in International Studies for three years, starting October 2024. Upon successful evaluation at the end of the second year, the position can be extended for another two years. Geared towards promoting the professional development of the appointee, he/she will focus on his/her own research and do a limited amount of graduate teaching.

The successful candidate must hold – or have evidence of the imminent completion of – a doctorate in Cultural Studies, History, Law or Political Science. A record of research achievement at the international level, a strong agenda for future research and previous teaching experience – preferably at graduate level – are essential.

The Vienna School of International Studies is a professional school, specialized in the interdisciplinary education of graduate students, and an associate member of APSIA. The presence of international organizations in Vienna makes for excellent research opportunities, in particular for research dealing with diplomacy, governance and multilateralism broadly defined.

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences: Remote-Work-Ready (Austria but Online)

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Career oriented virtual exchange, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria, Webinar, 18 March 2024.

Join the Global Case Study Challenge’s Webinar: Get your Students Remote-Work-Ready with Virtual Exchange (VE) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) 🌐

Are you looking to enhance your students’ remote work capabilities? In this webinar we explore how the Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) equips students for the future of work!

📅 Date: March 18, 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:00 CET

Discover how VE/COIL can:

  • Equip students with remote work skills.
  • Enhance cross-cultural and digital collaboration.
  • Prepare students for global career opportunities.

Reserve your spot now and take the first step towards transforming your students’ futures.

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Intercultural Achievement Awards 2024 (Austria)

AwardsCall for nominations: Intercultural Achievement Awards, Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 17 March 2024.

The Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs is inviting applications for the Intercultural Achievement Award – a prize for outstanding, innovative intercultural and interreligious projects from Austria and abroad. The award highlights best practices and promotes the work of dialogue projects from all over the world with prize money and opportunities for international networking. Both domestic and international organisations that are committed to intercultural and interreligious dialogue in the fields of art and culture, youth, human rights, global citizenship education, integration and gender equality are eligible to apply.

Since 2014, the award has received over 1,913 submissions from 110 different countries, illustrating its growing recognition. In 2024, the winning projects will receive prize money of 6,000 to 10,000 euros. Recognition prizes of 3,000 euros may also be awarded.

The Intercultural Achievement Award is presented in the following categories:

  • Sustainability: Best ongoing intercultural and/or interreligious project focusing on the environment
  • Recent Events: Best intercultural and/or interreligious project related to a current event
  • Technology: Best application of technology to support an intercultural and/or interreligious project
    Innovation: Most innovative intercultural and/or interreligious project
  • Media: Best media contribution for intercultural and/or interreligious understanding
  • Integration in Austria
  • Best Austrian project in the categories of Sustainability, Recent Events, Technology, or Innovation