NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship 2026

📖 About NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship

The KB Fellowship at NIAS provides researchers the opportunity to work on topics related to:

• The future-oriented functionality of the public library.
• The sustainability of the library as a public institution and a pillar of liberal democracy.

Sponsor Organization

Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW)

🎁 Benefits of NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship

• Fellows receive a personal stipend.
• Scholars affiliated with a Dutch university or research institute receive a Dutch University Grant, which is given to their institution.

✅ NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Scholarly Researchers:

  • At least 3 years of research experience after obtaining their PhD (as of the closing date of the call).
  • Open to researchers with or without institutional affiliation.

• Creative Practitioners:

  • At least 3 years of independent art practice since formal graduation or equivalent.
  • Artists are welcome to use artistic production as a research strategy or for pre-production research.
  • Note: NIAS does not provide ateliers, materials, or tools for artistic production.

• Language Requirement:

  • The working language at NIAS is English.
  • Applicants must have a good command of English to contribute effectively to the fellows group and receive input on their research.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline

16 March, 2026

How to Apply

• Visit the NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship Details Page for more information.
• Submit your application via the Application Form.

For more details, visit the official NIAS-KNAW KB Fellowship Portal.

• Fellows receive a personal stipend or, for scholars affiliated to a Dutch university or research institute, a Dutch University Grant, given to the institution.