WHO WE ARE
The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) promotes an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including the lands of the former Habsburg empire, by awarding grants and fellowships, organizing lectures and conferences, and publishing the Journal of Austrian-American History. We engage with a broader public audience through digital programming, including videos, podcasts and blog posts.
LATEST NEWS
Watch Now: The Full 2022 BIAAS Lecture with A. Wess Mitchell
At this year’s annual lecture presented by the Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies, A. Wess Mitchell shares his insights on the current state of Austrian-American relations. As the former US Assistant Secretary of State to Europe & Eurasia, Mitchell provides an informed perspective on what the conflict in Ukraine could mean for the two countries before answering audience questions on the topic in a Q&A.
Event: Recharging Austrian-American Relations Conference
Taking place June 9th-10th at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the event brought together the world’s most prominent scholars and representatives of Austrian-American relations, with the purpose of strengthening the historic bond shared between the two countries. Among the many prolific speakers were BIAAS Board Chairman Dr. Siegfried Beer, and two-time BIAAS grant-recipient Matti Bunzl who serves as Director of the Wien Museum.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
BIAAS supports grant and fellowship proposals for projects that promote an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria in the fields of history, politics, economics, law, cultural studies, and public history.
EVENTS
Each year BIAAS organizes and supports conferences, lectures, and events in the United States and Europe that support scholarship on the historic relationship between Austria and the United States.
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