The fellowship program targets exceptional scholars (minimum requirement: doctorate), as well as artists and cultural professionals of all career stages and nationalities. Key prerequisites for a research fellowship at HIAS include substantial scientific or artistic achievements, intellectual curiosity, and a heightened interest in other disciplines. Ideal candidates should embody the fundamental assumptions of their discipline, be open to engaging with topics beyond their own discipline, and willing to collaborate with Hamburg-based scholars or cultural professionals. Applicants enriching the fellow group and Hamburg’s role as a hub of science and culture with innovative ideas and strengthening international networks are highly desirable.

Emphasizing equal opportunity, HIAS welcomes applications from early career researchers, emerging artists, cultural professionals, and individuals from typically underrepresented regions globally.

Fellows reside and work in Hamburg during their fellowship, making projects feasible only if conducted on-site at HIAS or in collaboration with local partners.

The academic year at HIAS runs from September 1 to June 30 of the following year, offering a stay duration of 3 to 10 months. Fellowships can begin or end during the academic year, excluding July or August.

Requirements:

Open to applicants from all disciplines, research areas, and countries.

Benefits:

HIAS offers:

1. Utmost freedom and flexibility:
   • Pursue independent research projects without usual professional obligations.
   • Enjoy interdisciplinary impulses and create diverse new contacts.
2. Excellent working conditions:
   • Fully equipped workspace in central Hamburg.
   • Continuous assistance by HIAS staff.
3. Academic and cultural program:
   • Attend weekly colloquia, lunches, and participate in additional cultural and scientific excursions.
4. Excellent and family-friendly living conditions:
   • Housing in the centrally located guesthouse of Universität Hamburg.
   • Assistance for accompanying life partners and children.

Application Procedure:

Applications, in English as a single PDF file, can be submitted via the application form by April 15, 2024.

Application should include:

1. Cover letter with personal data, desired period of stay, and potential academic collaboration partners.
2. List of most important publications (max. 3 pages).
3. CV, including prizes and awards.
4. Description of the planned project (max. 3 pages).
5. Description of the project for a non-specialist audience (max. 1 page).
6. Letter of recommendation from a Hamburg cooperation partner, if applicable