Grants and Opportunities

We support projects that promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria.

OSS Operation Greenup. 2017 Grant Recipient Peter Pirker’s subject in Codename Brooklyn From left, Franz Weber, Hans Wynberg, Fred Mayer

BIAAS Research & Project Grants

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) seeks grant proposals for research or projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationships between the United States and Austria (including Habsburg Austria).

Proposals may include support for books and other publications, films, exhibits, or web/media projects. Salary replacement and/or tuition reimbursement are not eligible.

BIAAS Event Grants

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) seeks grant proposals for events aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationships between the United States and Austria (including Habsburg Austria).

Proposals may include support for conferences, symposia, seminars, exhibits, workshops, lectures, and other events, including online events, in whole or in part, if this format can be justified.

Mrs. Joan Fertig, Hungarian-born librarian in Pittsburgh, PA, 1943

Database of Past Grant Recipients

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies has generously funded academic research and public history projects that promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria. The following search tools make it possible to explore these projects and to learn more about the scholars and organizations who have received BIAAS grants and fellowships.