HIAS Postdoc Fellowships in Germany 2027-2028 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the HIAS Fellowships 2027-2028 at the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) in Germany. This prestigious program offers 12 individual fellowships to outstanding scholars (post-PhD/doctorate level), scientists, artists, and cultural professionals from all disciplines and all nationalities worldwide.

Fellows receive full freedom to pursue their own independent research or artistic projects on-site in Hamburg for a flexible duration of 3 to 10 months. The fellowship is fully funded in the sense that HIAS provides financial support — either a monthly stipend paid directly to the fellow or reimbursement to the home institution for teaching replacement costs. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host Institution: Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS), Germany
• Host Country: Germany
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Application Fee: None
• Open to All Nationalities
• Application Deadline: March 2, 2026

What This Fellowship Offers:

• Financial support — Competitive stipend paid directly to you or reimbursement to your home institution for teaching replacement (sabbatical contributions welcome).
• Full freedom — Work solely on your own project with no teaching or admin duties.
• Workspace & support — Equipped office in central Hamburg + staff help for research, events, and logistics.
• Tandem partner — Dedicated local collaborator for advice, integration, and access to Hamburg facilities.
• Community & networking — Weekly lunches, colloquia/dinners, and excursions for interdisciplinary exchange.
• Family-friendly — Option for furnished University guesthouse apartment; assistance with housing, schools, and childcare.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Outstanding scholars/scientists with a PhD/doctorate or exceptional artists/cultural professionals.
• All career stages (postdoc level and above), with special encouragement for early-career researchers and emerging artists.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary work and dialogue between arts and research.
• Applicants from the Hamburg metropolitan region are not eligible.
• HIAS strongly prioritizes diversity — applications from underrepresented regions, genders, and career stages are especially welcome.

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Documents Needed:

Combine all into one single PDF file in English:

• Cover letter
• List of key publications
• CV
• Project description
• Non-expert project summary
• Optional: Link to an online video/talk/lecture by you.

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How to Apply:

1. Prepare all documents in English as one PDF.
2. Visit the official HIAS application page. (Check the link Below)
3. Complete the online application form and upload your PDF file.
4. Submit by March 2, 2026.