ViCAS leadership team
ViCAS is led by four professors from the University of Vienna, with microbiologist Michael Wagner as the spokesperson for the Centre. Appointed by the Rectorate for a term of three years starting March 2025, they represent the diverse range of disciplines at the University of Vienna (humanities, life sciences, natural and social sciences).
Manuela Baccarini, who serves as Vice Rector for Research and International Affairs, is also a member of the board of directors. In this capacity, she acts as a direct link between the Rectorate and the ViCAS leadership team.
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Manuela Baccarini
"Join us at ViCAS and become part of a vibrant community of scholars committed to pushing the boundaries of multi- and transdisciplinary research from the humanities to the natural and life science."
Manuela Baccarini
Vice Rector for Research and International Affairs
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Michael Wagner
"Now launching: ViCAS, the University of Vienna’s new Centre for Advanced Studies—an international hub for all disciplines, offering prestigious 9-month fellowships for bold, transformative research in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities."
Michael Wagner
Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS)
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Barbara Prainsack
"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."
Barbara Prainsack
Department of Political Science
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Leticia González
"Looking for a top university in a world-class city to pursue bold and original ideas? Apply to the Fellowship Program at ViCAS – the newly launched Vienna Centre of Advanced Studies – and join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community in the heart of Vienna."
Leticia González
Department of Theoretical Chemistry
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Philipp Ther
"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."
Philipp Ther
Research Center for the History of Transformations (RECET)
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Contact people
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Hilde Janssens
“I look forward to welcoming the fellows and helping them turn their ViCAS year into a meaningful and worthwhile experience.”
Dr. Hilde Janssens
Academic Coordinator
Universitätsring 1
1010 Wien
vicas@univie.ac.at
Joseph Krpelan