NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship 2026

📖 About NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship

Golestan Fellowships are awarded to scholars conducting research in the medical or biological sciences that interfaces with the humanities and social sciences. This fellowship is specifically aimed at non-Dutch researchers who have already made a significant contribution to their field.

During the fellowship, Golestan Fellows can pursue their own research and study their chosen topic in depth, within the stimulating international and multidisciplinary scholarly community at NIAS. Fellows benefit from daily interaction with a wide range of scholars and receive valuable feedback on their research.

🎁 Benefits of NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship

• The Golestan Foundation offers one five-month or one ten-month fellowship per academic year at NIAS.
• Fellows are provided with:
  • An office at NIAS.
  • Access to research facilities.
  • Subsidised accommodation (where eligible).
• Fellows receive:
  • A personal stipend or—if affiliated with a Dutch university or research institute—a Dutch University Grant, awarded to their institution.
• A residency at NIAS constitutes a full-time commitment. Fellows are expected to be present at the Institute four working days per week for the duration of their semester.

✅ NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship Requirements

• Open to researchers with more than 3 years of post-Ph.D. academic experience whose work has a clear link to the medical or biological sciences and sits at the interface with social sciences or humanities.
• Priority is given to non-Dutch scholars, in accordance with the wishes of the late Prof. Dr. med. Kenower Weimar Bash.
• The working language at NIAS is English. Applicants must have a good command of English to contribute effectively to the fellows’ community and receive input on their own research.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline

16 March, 2026

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the online application form.

An application consists of:

• A completed online application form.
• A full project proposal (max. 1,500 words, including footnotes; references and abstract excluded).
• An up-to-date CV.

Suitable candidates may also be nominated for a Golestan Fellowship by the NIAS Directorate through the regular NIAS Fellowship application process.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship.
• Apply for the NIAS-KNAW Golestan Fellowship.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scholars to engage in interdisciplinary research and contribute to the vibrant academic community at NIAS. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The Golestan Foundation offers one five-month or one ten-month fellowship per academic year at NIAS.
• Fellows are provided with an office at NIAS, access to research facilities, and subsidised accommodation (where eligible).
• Fellows receive a personal stipend or—if affiliated with a Dutch university or research institute—a Dutch University Grant, awarded to their institution.
• A residency at NIAS constitutes a full-time commitment. Fellows are expected to be present at the Institute four working days per week for the duration of their semester.