Applications are currently being accepted for the HIAS IInstitute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH) Fellowship 2026 in Germany. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About HIAS IFSH Fellowship
HIAS IFSH Fellowship 2026 invites outstanding scholars with a doctorate to undertake a 3–9 month on-site research stay in Hamburg, combining independent research with interdisciplinary exchange at IFSH and HIAS. The fellowship supports projects that can be carried out on-site and requires collaboration with an IFSH tandem partner.
The programme is offered by the Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities (HIAS) in cooperation with the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH). Fellows benefit from an academic programme, a tandem structure with IFSH, and access to local research networks and infrastructure in Hamburg.
Benefits of HIAS IFSH Fellowship
- Fellowship is funded by IFSH either through a stipend to the fellow or by reimbursement of the home institution’s costs of a teaching replacement.
- Fellows are offered a fully equipped workspace in central Hamburg and continuous assistance by the HIAS and IFSH teams.
- Each fellow is accompanied by an IFSH-based academic tandem partner and gains access to relevant local research networks and infrastructure.
- HIAS will support fellows in identifying and connecting with potential cooperation partners at its member institutions.
- Fellows are expected to attend weekly lunches and colloquia/dinners at HIAS as part of the academic programme.
- Fellows may be housed in the University of Hamburg guesthouse; HIAS and IFSH assist accompanying partners and children in finding accommodation, schools, and daycare facilities.
HIAS IFSH Fellowship Requirements
- Doctorate (minimum) in the humanities, social sciences, or natural/life sciences
- Publications in relevant academic journals or comparable publication outlets
- Interdisciplinary and international research profile
- Relevant experience in research on the fellowship programme’s core research topics
- Prestigious prizes and awards
- Very good command of English
- Applicants from within the metropolitan region of Hamburg are not eligible
- All fellows are expected to collaborate with a tandem partner from IFSH
Application Date and Process
- Applications can be uploaded in English as a single PDF file via the application form by November 16, 2026.
- Cover letter stating desired period of stay, possible academic tandem partner(s) from IFSH, possible (partial) financing through sabbatical or paid leave, and how your research profile would enrich the fellow group, IFSH, and the Hamburg research environment.
- Letter of intent from your prospective tandem partner, if already available (1 page) — only requested if already acquainted.
- List of most important publications (max. 2 pages).
- CV including prizes and awards.
- Description of the planned project (max. 3 pages).
- Project description for a non-specialist audience (max. 1 page).
- Optional link to an online video/talk/lecture.
Application Deadline
16 November, 2026
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