Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) Digital Humanism Fellowship in Austria 2027 (With Up to €3,300 in Stipend)

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About IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship in Austria

The Institute for Human Sciences (Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen – IWM) is an internationally acclaimed institute for advanced study in Vienna, Austria. Funded in partnership with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, this fellowship provides selected junior scholars with a dedicated office, access to top-tier research infrastructure, and a monthly stipend to investigate how technological innovations can be aligned with human values and social well-being.

• Sponsor Organisation: IWM - Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen

Benefits of IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship in Austria

If you are selected for the Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship, here is what your fellowship package includes:

• Postdoctoral Stipend: €3,300 per month for fellows who have defended their PhD by the application deadline.

• Doctoral Stipend: €2,750 per month for candidates currently pursuing an active PhD.

• Free Research Infrastructure: Dedicated personal office space at IWM in Vienna, high-speed internet, and free administrative services.

• Academic Community: Full integration into the IWM community of international scholars, senior visiting fellows, and institutional seminars.

IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship in Austria Requirements

To be eligible for the Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship, you must satisfy the following criteria:

Academic Level & Qualification

• You must be currently enrolled in a recognized doctoral (PhD) program, OR
• You must have obtained and defended your PhD not longer than four years prior to the application deadline (defended on or after 21 September 2022).
• Open to scholars from all academic disciplines (computer science, social sciences, humanities, law, economics, philosophy, etc.).

Nationality & Prior Fellowship Rules

• Open to applicants of all nationalities and countries.
• Single Application Rule: Multiple fellowship applications from the same candidate within the same academic year are not accepted.
• Past Fellows Rule: Candidates who have previously received an IWM fellowship must wait at least three academic years before applying again.

Language & Format Requirement

• All application materials must be submitted in English.
• All application files must be merged into a single PDF document.
• Attachment filenames must contain Latin characters only.

 

Application Date and Process

Follow these steps to submit your application for the IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship:

• Draft your motivation letter, short description, 7,500-character research proposal, and CV in English.
• Merge all documents into a single PDF file with a Latin filename (e.g., LastName_IWM_Application.pdf).
• Confirm the email addresses of your two academic recommenders.
• Access the official IWM Online Application Form and fill out all fields.
• Submit your form before 21 September 2026 (23:59 CEST). Remind your recommenders to complete the submission immediately upon receiving the automated email.

Application Deadline

21 September, 2026

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