Why NIAS?
Founded in the 1970s, NIAS was the first institute for advanced study in continental Europe to embrace interdisciplinarity and international collaboration. At a time when academia was siloed and national in scope, NIAS brought together scholars from different disciplines and countries to rethink boundaries – a mission it continues to uphold.
Who should apply?
NIAS seeks scholars who are willing to ask bold questions, challenge conventional thinking, and engage deeply with their research and each other. This is more than a research institute – it is a place where you can experience, learn, and help protect academic freedoms.
NIAS Fellowships
The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) offers a wealth of fellowships. Besides the NIAS individual and group fellowships, we offer several fellowships in cooperation with our partners:
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Applications are open until 17 March 2025 (12:00 CET). To maintain sound selection procedures, NIAS will cap the 2025 Open Call for Fellowships at 215 applications for the first time. This cap does not apply to applicants from the so-called Global South. Only the first 215 eligible submissions will be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Call opens on 15 January 2025 and closes on 17 March 2025 at 12:00 noon CET. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit early to secure consideration.
If this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please share it with your network. Any questions about applying for a fellowship can be addressed to selectionnias.knawnl.