CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: US-AT Bridge Award
The US-AT Bridge Award recognizes outstanding alums of Fulbright Austria and the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation whose work, leadership, and commitment have strengthened the relationship between Austria and the United States.
Presented by the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation and Fulbright Austria, the award celebrates individuals who build and sustain transatlantic bridges across education, research, innovation, economic cooperation, and social or cultural exchange.
Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, transatlantic relevance, and measurable impact.
At its core, the award celebrates individuals—not individual projects—whose sustained contributions demonstrate how academic exchange, civic engagement, institutional leadership, and professional collaboration can make a lasting difference when rooted in shared democratic values and mutual trust. See also the award page.
Award categories
The US-AT Bridge Award will be presented in two categories:
- Bridge Award AT->US: Recognizing impact from Austria to the United States
- Bridge Award US->AT: Recognizing impact from the United States to Austria
Eligibility
All alums of Fulbright Austria and the Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation are eligible for nomination.
The award is intended for individuals who have experienced transatlantic exchange firsthand and who have subsequently used that experience to contribute actively and meaningfully to US-Austrian relations in their fields, communities, or institutions.
Nominations
Self-nominations are encouraged and must include a letter of support. Third-party nominations do not require a letter of support.
Third-party nominations are equally welcome, provided that the nominee has given their consent.
Submission deadline: 311226
March 2027: The inaugural US-AT Bridge Award ceremony will take place, bringing together awardees, partners, alums, and representatives of the US-Austrian community.