NIAS-KNAW Individual Fellowships 2026

The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW) is currently accepting applications for its Individual Fellowships 2026. Scholars interested in conducting independent research in the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply.

📖 About NIAS-KNAW Individual Fellowships

NIAS offers individual fellowships to scholars who wish to carry out independent research in the humanities and social sciences. Scholars are provided with five or ten months of time and space to work on their own research projects as part of an interdisciplinary community.

🎁 Benefits of NIAS-KNAW Individual Fellowships

• Fellowships are awarded primarily based on the quality of the research proposal. The applicant’s CV and publication record are considered secondary factors.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the NIAS-KNAW Individual Fellowships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Scholars from both the Netherlands and abroad are eligible.
• Applicants must have at least three years of academic experience since obtaining their PhD.
• The project proposal should be related to the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Scholars who do not hold a permanent position at a university or research institute are also eligible.
• The working language at NIAS is English, and applicants must have a strong command of the language to contribute fully to the fellows' group and benefit from feedback on their own research.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Process:

1. Complete the online application form with your personal details, career information, and practical matters.
2. Upload a full proposal (max. 1,500 words) describing:
   • Your chosen topic.
   • Its academic and societal relevance.
   • The benefits of the interdisciplinary environment at NIAS.
3. Include a CV and a publication list.
4. Do not use AI to write the texts for your application.

📅 Application Deadline

16 March, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

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• Apply for NIAS-KNAW Individual Fellowships

Take advantage of this opportunity to join an interdisciplinary community and advance your research in the humanities and social sciences!

• Fellowships are awarded primarily on the quality of the research proposal, with the applicant’s CV and publication record considered of secondary importance.