Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship 2025–2026

The Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna offers early-career researchers a chance to explore the impact of digitalization on society, economy, and geopolitics. This prestigious program fosters cutting-edge research in the humanities and social sciences, providing fellows with a vibrant scholarly community and resources to advance their projects. Check out more postdoc positions here.

Fellowship Details

Duration: 3 consecutive months in Spring 2026 (starting the first day and ending the last day of the month).
Location: Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna, Austria.
Stipend:
- Postdoctoral candidates: €3,300/month.
- Doctoral candidates: €2,750/month.
Benefits:
- Covers accommodation, living expenses, travel, health insurance, and incidental costs.
- Office space with internet access.
- Access to in-house research and administrative facilities.
- Free in-house lunch and other services.

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Fellows will engage in their own research, collaborate with a Senior Visiting Fellow, and participate in the Institute’s activities.

Eligibility

Open to candidates currently pursuing a doctoral degree or those who obtained a PhD within the last four years (by the application deadline).
Research should focus on digitalization’s intersection with societal, economic, or geopolitical dimensions, or other relevant humanities and social sciences topics.
Note: Senior Visiting Fellowships are by invitation only.

Also check: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online via the IWM’s application form by 21 September 2025. Email submissions are not accepted.

Required Materials

All materials must be in English and combined into a single PDF with Latin-character file names:

Letter of Motivation: Explain how you’ll benefit from the fellowship, your connection to IWM’s mission, and your research/writing goals.
Project Description Summary: Max. 550 characters.
Project Proposal: Max. 7,500 characters (including spaces), covering:
- Project objectives.
- Current state of the art.
- Research methods.
- Project schedule.
Curriculum Vitae: Include a list of publications.
Two Letters of Recommendation: Submitted directly by referees via a webform link sent after your application is submitted.

Check also: VIP3 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Apply here: IWM Application Form