Gulbenkian Institute Scholarships for Advanced Study (IGEA) 2026/2027

Applications are now open for the Gulbenkian Institute Scholarships for Advanced Study (IGEA) 2026/2027.This prestigious fellowship program, offered by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Portugal, supports internationally renowned academics, independent scholars, and artists. It enables them to conduct independent research in a stimulating intellectual environment with minimal obligations.

The residency lasts typically three to eight months.It is open to candidates from most non-laboratory research fields. The program is fully funded, covering essential costs with no application fee required..You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Advanced research fellowship
• Host Country: Portugal
• Host Institution: Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (IGEA), Lisbon
• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (3:00 PM Lisbon time)
• Open For: Internationally renowned academics, emeritus professors, independent academics, and artists
• Nationalities: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Funding Type: Fully funded

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A monthly stipend of €1,250 to cover living expenses
• Coverage of travel expenses
• Health insurance and visa assistance
• Partial housing allowance
• Access to private workspaces, seminar rooms, fellows’ lounge, library, and 24/7 campus facilities
• Opportunity to join a diverse international community of scholars for intellectual dialogue and collaboration
• Minimal administrative or teaching obligations, providing ample time for reflection and high-quality original work
• A prestigious environment that enhances professional visibility and research impact

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Primarily aimed at internationally renowned and currently active academics
• Also open to emeritus professors, independent academics, and artists
• Proposed research must not require laboratory or experimental facilities
• Work must not be predominantly practical or applied in nature
• Applicants should demonstrate high-quality, original research proposals suitable for the Institute’s reflective environment

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Programs Available:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Arts
• Philosophy
• History
• Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Economics
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Law
• Environmental Studies (non-laboratory)
• Interdisciplinary Studies

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How to Apply:

1. Create or log in to your MyGulbenkian account on the official website.
2. Submit your application individually with the following documents:
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   • Brief description of the research activities to be carried out during the residency
   • Names and contact details of two referees who can provide letters of recommendation
3. Ensure your proposal aligns with the Institute’s focus on independent, original, and high-quality work.

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