NIAS Fellows are selected from prominent researchers and senior scholars in the humanities and social sciences who have already made a contribution to their field. At least 3 years of post-Ph.D. degree academic experience is a prerequisite for eligibility.
Please note: NIAS is expected to move from Wassenaar to Amsterdam in the summer of 2015. NIAS will be placed in the historical center of Amsterdam.
Scholarly achievements, obtained grants and awards, and reputation and quality of publications are aspects considered in the evaluation process.
Moreover, the added value of the proposed project for the Dutch scientific community is an important criterion for selection.
Preference is given to
- applicants who propose an interdisciplinary project
- a project that is closely related to an already externally funded project
Applications by former NIAS Fellows and scholars at the end of their career will be given low priority.
NIAS has a diversity policy with regard to gender, age, and geographic origin.
Fellowships at NIAS are residential fellowships. Fellows are offered an office at the institute and a studio apartment or family apartment (see also Facilities for Fellows). Fellows from the Netherlands may commute provided that they are at NIAS at least four days a week.
NIAS fellowships are in principle awarded for advanced research during a full academic year, running from 1 September till 30 June, or for one semester, i.e. from 1 September to 31 January or 1 February to 30 June.1)
NIAS does not provide fellowships for training programmes or educational purposes. Nor does it offer courses, or financial support to conduct research elsewhere.
A NIAS Fellow affiliated with a Dutch university is entitled to a replacement subsidy for teaching duties. A NIAS Fellow from outside the Netherlands can in some cases be is entitled to a stipend. For more information on stipends and replacement subsidies and an overview of all the facilities offered to a NIAS Fellow see Facilities for Fellows.
The Application Forms will only be accepted in Word Format
Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.
Please note, that the number of scholars expressing interest far exceeds the number of fellowships which are available. International peer reviews will play an important role in the selection process.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to:
After having sent the application you will receive an automatic acknowledgement of receipt. If you fail to receive one, please contact: Nick den Hollander, Head of Academic Affairs. He is also available for more information.
1) Please be aware that the fellows’ presence in the first weeks of the year/semester is essential because of the official opening ceremony and business meetings.
Source de l’information : NIAS
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