American Austrian Foundation

The American Austrian Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that seeks to bridge the knowledge gap by providing qualified individuals with fellowships to pursue postgraduate education in medicine, media, and the arts. Its programs, initially bilateral exchanges, have grown to include participants from more than 130 countries worldwide. The AAF conducts its own programs and oversees joint programs with American, Austrian, and international organizations. Its activities span medicine, culture, and media, with participation in medicine programs through open competition and by invitation only.

The American Austrian Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that seeks to bridge the knowledge gap by providing qualified individuals with fellowships to pursue postgraduate education in medicine, media, and the arts. Its programs, initially bilateral exchanges, have grown to include participants from more than 130 countries worldwide. The AAF conducts its own programs and oversees joint programs with American, Austrian, and international organizations. In medicine, the AAF conducts a broad range of programs, with participation through open competition and by invitation only. Its cultural programs provide students from outstanding American universities the opportunity to spend up to one month at a leading Austrian institution to further improve their skills. Its media programs explore the relationship between journalism and diplomacy in the context of a continually changing political, economic and social landscape. At the most recent AAF board meeting on June 3, 2026, longtime Chairman Thomas J. McGrath announced his retirement. The AAF also mourned the loss of Lya Pfeifer, the former president of the Max...

Bridging the Gap through Knowledge Transfer & Experience Exchange in Medicine, Culture & Media

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