Eurac Research UNESCO Chair Fellowship 2026

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About Eurac Research UNESCO Chair Fellowship

The UNESCO Chair Fellowship 2026 is about creating opportunities for researchers to engage with future-oriented work at the UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Anticipation and Global-Local Transformation.

• Sponsor Organisation: Eurac Research

Benefits of Eurac Research UNESCO Chair Fellowship

Academic & Professional Growth

• Collaboration with experts: Work alongside the interdisciplinary team at Eurac Research’s Center for Advanced Studies.

• Research visibility: Opportunities to publish in joint publications, the Imagining Futures blog, or the journal New Global Studies.

• Skill development: Gain experience in UNESCO Futures Literacy and other UNESCO approaches to tackling global challenges.

• Networking: Access to seminars, events, and the Chair’s international network.

 Career Advantages

• Remuneration: The fellowship is paid.

• Flexibility: Compatible with other jobs or ongoing university studies.

• Prestige: Association with UNESCO and Eurac Research strengthens academic and professional credibility.

Personal & Social Benefits

• Contribution to global priorities: Align your work with UNESCO’s 2022–2029 strategy on future social, political, and economic challenges.

• Inclusivity: Special encouragement for women and underrepresented groups in academia.

• Cultural exposure: Possibility of short visits to Bolzano, Italy, enriching the experience with international collaboration.

Eurac Research UNESCO Chair Fellowship Requirements

• Open to citizens of EU countries.

• Encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in academic research.

• Requirements:

  • University degree (preferably interdisciplinary).

  • Strong written and oral English skills.

  • Organizational ability and autonomy.

  • Interest in future-related research and UNESCO priorities.

Application Date and Process

Interested candidates should submit their application by Friday, December 19th, 2025 and must include:

• a CV (max. 4 pages), including publications, qualifications, work experience etc.; 
• a letter of motivation describing the applicant’s background and interests, particularly regarding their compatibility with and potential contributions to the work of the UNESCO Chair in Interdisciplinary Anticipation and Global-Local Transformation;
• the provisional title and short abstract (max. 200 words) for one potential public lecture or internal seminar in line with the Fellow’s area of expertise. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected candidates will be contacted by the end of January.

Application Deadline

19 December, 2025

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