VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS (WU VIENNA)
ViCAS Fellowship at WU Vienna
full · phd
- ~EUR 30,000–42,000 / year (est.)Estimated living support
- 12 monthsResidency duration
- September 2026 startCohort start date
- PhD in 2021 or laterEarly-career eligibility
- All nationalitiesOpen internationally
- On-campus lab accessResearch infrastructure
At a glance
full
Funding
€42k
Max amount
Nov 15, 2026
Deadline
All countries
Country
Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna)
Provider
The Vienna Center for Experimental Economics Advanced Studies (ViCAS) Fellowship is a one-year residential research fellowship hosted by the Institute for Markets and Strategy (IMS) at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). It supports final-year PhD students and early-career researchers who completed a PhD in 2021 or later and whose work centres on experimental and behavioral economics. The fellowship runs for 12 months, with the cohort starting in September 2026, and fellows must reside in Vienna for the full residency. Funded fellows receive a monthly stipend to cover living costs in Vienna, relocation travel reimbursement, a fully equipped on-campus workspace, and access to the institute's experimental laboratories. The annual support for living expenses is estimated at about EUR 30,000 to EUR 42,000 (est.) depending on the appointment, alongside seminars, workshops, and senior-faculty mentorship. Vienna has ranked first in the Mercer quality-of-living index in multiple recent years, and WU's campus opened in 2013. Because the stipend rate, start dates, and application window are reset each cycle, confirm the exact current-cycle figures and deadlines on the official WU Vienna IMS / ViCAS page before you apply.
What's covered
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend to cover living costs in Vienna, estimated at about EUR 30,000–42,000 (est.) per year over the 12-month residency.
- Relocation travel — Reimbursement of travel and relocation costs to move to Vienna for the fellowship; estimated at up to ~EUR 1,500 (est.) depending on origin.
- Workspace — A fully equipped workspace on the WU Vienna campus for the full duration of the appointment.
- Laboratory access — Access to state-of-the-art experimental and behavioral economics laboratories and computing infrastructure.
- Academic programme — Regular seminars, workshops, and academic events hosted by the Institute for Markets and Strategy.
- Mentorship — One-on-one mentorship from senior faculty members and opportunities to collaborate with the institute's research groups.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the official ViCAS / WU Vienna IMS application portal during the published call window.
- Read the official call — Review the current-cycle ViCAS call on the WU Vienna IMS website to confirm eligibility, the stipend, and the exact deadline.
- Prepare your materials — Assemble your CV, research statement or proposal, and reference details ahead of the deadline.
- Submit the online application — Complete and submit the application via the official ViCAS application portal, attaching all required documents.
- Arrange references — Ensure your referees submit their letters by the deadline as specified in the call.
- Await notification — Shortlisted candidates are contacted; final decisions are communicated in early 2026 for the September 2026 cohort.
Eligibility
Career stageFinal-year PhD students, or researchers who were awarded a PhD in 2021 or later (within roughly five years of the cycle).
Research fieldA research focus in experimental economics, behavioral economics, or a closely related discipline.
ResidencyMust be available to reside in Vienna for the entire 12-month duration of the fellowship.
NationalityOpen to applicants of all nationalities, including EU and non-EU researchers.
Applicants whose work is not directly related to experimental economics are unlikely to be considered. Confirm the exact PhD-year cutoff for the current cycle on the official page.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
2026/2027 fellowship cycle~15 November 2025 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed by the Institute for Markets and Strategy on the quality and originality of the candidate's research in experimental economics, the fit with the institute's research agenda, and the candidate's potential for collaborative, high-impact work. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed, and final decisions are communicated in early 2026 ahead of the September 2026 start.
Verified sources
- WU Vienna — Institute for Markets and Strategy (IMS)wu.ac.atofficial
About the provider
The Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) is Austria's largest university for business and economics, with a campus that opened in 2013 in Vienna's second district. The ViCAS Fellowship is run by its Institute for Markets and Strategy (IMS).
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the ViCAS Fellowship at WU Vienna?
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A one-year residential research fellowship hosted by the Institute for Markets and Strategy at WU Vienna for early-career researchers in experimental economics.
When is the application deadline?
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The deadline for the cycle is around 15 November 2025 (est.) for the September 2026 cohort; confirm the exact date on the official page.
Who is eligible to apply?
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Final-year PhD students and researchers who earned a PhD in 2021 or later with a focus on experimental or behavioral economics.
Is the fellowship open to international applicants?
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Yes. Applicants from all countries are welcome, including both EU and non-EU researchers.
How long is the fellowship?
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It runs for 12 months, with the cohort starting in September 2026.
Do I need to relocate to Vienna?
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Yes. Fellows must reside in Vienna for the entire 12-month duration of the residency.
What financial support is provided?
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A monthly living stipend estimated at about EUR 30,000–42,000 (est.) per year, plus relocation travel reimbursement; confirm exact figures officially.
Can researchers from other fields apply?
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Only applicants whose work is directly related to experimental economics or a closely related discipline will be considered.
When will applicants be notified?
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Results are communicated in early 2026 for the September 2026 cohort.
Is the programme suitable for recent PhD graduates?
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Yes, provided the PhD was awarded in 2021 or later; the fellowship is aimed at early-career researchers.
What research facilities are available?
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Fellows get an equipped on-campus workspace and access to the institute's experimental and behavioral economics laboratories.
Where do I submit my application?
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Applications are made through the official ViCAS / WU Vienna Institute for Markets and Strategy application portal.