IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026/2027
The Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) is currently accepting applications for its Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026/2027. This is a fully funded fellowship hosted by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna, Austria. It is part of the Digital Humanism Program, which explores the interaction between technology and society, aiming to promote human-centered innovation while respecting universal human rights.
📖 About the Fellowship
The IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is designed to support scholars in their research on the intersection of technology and society. Fellows will have the opportunity to join the IWM scholarly community and participate in various institute activities.
🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship
- Postdoctoral stipend: €3,300/month
- Doctoral stipend: €2,750/month
- Fellows are responsible for their own living and research costs (e.g., travel, accommodation, insurance).
- IWM provides:
- Office space
- Internet access
- Research facilities
- Administrative support
- Fellows will actively engage in the IWM scholarly community and institute activities.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in a doctoral program or have obtained a PhD within the last 4 years (after 20 January 2022).
- Only one application is allowed per academic year.
- Previous IWM fellowship recipients must wait two academic years before reapplying.
- Applicants cannot reapply for the same fellowship program if they have already been awarded it.
📝 Application Process
- Applications must be submitted through the IWM's online application form.
- Applications sent via email will not be considered.
- Attach all required documents as a single PDF file (the online form allows only one attachment).
- Submit your application via the IWM website before the application deadline: 20 January 2026.
📅 Application Deadline
20 January 2026
🌍 Application Portal
- View details of the IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship.
- Apply for the fellowship via the IWM Application Form.
This is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested in exploring the relationship between technology and society while contributing to human-centered innovation. Don't miss the chance to be part of this prestigious program!
- Postdoctoral stipend: €3,300/month
- Doctoral stipend: €2,750/month
- Fellows cover their own living/research costs (travel, accommodation, insurance, etc.).
- IWM provides: office space, internet, research facilities, and administrative support.
- Fellows join the IWM scholarly community and participate in institute activities.
