WhatsApp ChannelThe Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) is now accepting applications for its prestigious 2027–2028 fellowships. This program offers exceptional scholars, artists, and cultural professionals a unique chance to pursue research or creative projects in the vibrant city of Hamburg, Germany.
What Are HIAS Fellowships?
HIAS Fellowships are designed for individuals with outstanding academic or artistic achievements. Candidates from all disciplines and career stages are eligible, including:
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Emerging artists and cultural professionals
- Experienced scholars with a track record of innovation
Applicants are expected to demonstrate interdisciplinary curiosity, a willingness to collaborate with local experts, and the ability to engage with the broader public.
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Why Choose HIAS?
Fellows at HIAS benefit from:
- Flexible research opportunities: Focus entirely on your project without teaching or administrative duties.
- High-quality workspace: Fully equipped offices and access to libraries, labs, and cultural institutions in Hamburg.
- Networking and collaboration: Engage with a dynamic group of international scholars, artists, and cultural professionals.
- Family-friendly support: Optional housing at the University of Hamburg guesthouse and assistance for partners and children.
HIAS ensures that fellows’ projects are deeply integrated into Hamburg’s research and cultural environment, strengthening both local and global networks.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Individuals with a doctoral degree (for academic fellowships)
- Artists and cultural professionals with notable achievements
- Candidates from underrepresented regions and early-career researchers
Important: Applicants must live and work in Hamburg during the fellowship, and candidates from the Hamburg metropolitan area are not eligible.
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Fellowship Duration and Funding
- Duration: 3–10 months between September 1 and June 30 (July and August excluded).
- Funding: HIAS provides stipends or covers costs for teaching replacements. Applicants may also mention partial funding from sabbaticals or home institutions.
Application Requirements
A complete application should include:
- Cover letter with:
- Desired fellowship period
- Potential Hamburg tandem partner
- Statement on how your presence enriches Hamburg’s cultural and research landscape
- Optional letter of intent from the tandem partner
- CV highlighting awards and prizes
- List of key publications or artistic achievements (max. 2 pages)
- Detailed project description (max. 3 pages)
- Project summary for a general audience (max. 1 page)
- Optional online video, lecture, or talk link
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria of HIAS Fellowships
Applications are evaluated based on:
- Academic or artistic excellence
- Interdisciplinary potential and originality
- Feasibility of the project in Hamburg
- Potential contribution to HIAS and the city’s cultural life
- International and diverse perspectives
Why HIAS Stands Out
HIAS Fellowships are not just research grants; they are immersive, transformative experiences for academics and artists alike. Fellows gain access to a collaborative, international environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Whether you are an early-career researcher looking to make a global impact or an artist seeking to combine creative practice with scholarly research, HIAS offers the ideal platform to advance your work.
