Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Visiting Fellowships 2027 (Funded)

Deadline: October 6, 2026

Applications are invited for the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Visiting Fellowships 2027. The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies at Aarhus University offers a number of visiting fellowships to outstanding researchers from abroad who are looking for an opportunity to engage in the international and interdisciplinary research community of AIAS and to collaborate with the research environments at Aarhus University (AU).

Visiting fellows will have their daily office space at AIAS, and will have the opportunity to participate in the activities at AIAS and at the relevant research environments at AU. AIAS offers optimal office facilities, and a thriving international and interdisciplinary community with joint social and academic activities.

Benefits

Office space and access to the lecture hall and meeting room facilities at AIAS

Integration into an inspiring interdisciplinary and international research community

Access to all social and academic activities at AIAS

Administrative support for hosting academic events and conferences

Travel costs to Aarhus (one return ticket, economy fare) covered (amount subject to prior approval by AIAS)

Assistance with relocation practicalities.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a PhD and a minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the application deadline. AIAS Visiting Fellowships are without salary, and it is therefore expected that successful applicants will bring their salary with them from their home institution.

Applicants should have active collaborations with Aarhus University and have established contact with a researcher or research community at Aarhus University.

An open-minded approach and a curiosity to other academic disciplines than your own is a great advantage.

Application

The next deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2026, (12 noon, Danish time) for visiting fellowships starting in February 2027 – end August 2027.

The application must include

Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)

Letter of support from an Aarhus University contact

CV of applicant (including selected list of publications, max 5 pages)

PhD diploma

Exact dates of preferred start and end dates of your fellowship

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AIAS Visiting Fellowship.

Applicants must have a PhD and a minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the application deadline. AIAS Visiting Fellowships are without salary, and it is therefore expected that successful applicants will bring their salary with them from their home institution. Applicants should have active collaborations with Aarhus University and have established contact with a researcher or research community at Aarhus University. An open-minded approach and a curiosity to other academic disciplines than your own is a great advantage.

Application

The next deadline is Tuesday, October 6, 2026, (12 noon, Danish time) for visiting fellowships starting in February 2027 – end August 2027.

The application must include

Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)

Letter of support from an Aarhus University contact

CV of applicant (including selected list of publications, max 5 pages)

PhD diploma

Exact dates of preferred start and end dates of your fellowship

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AIAS Visiting Fellowship.

Office space and access to the lecture hall and meeting room facilities at AIAS

Integration into an inspiring interdisciplinary and international research community

Access to all social and academic activities at AIAS

Administrative support for hosting academic events and conferences

Travel costs to Aarhus (one return ticket, economy fare) covered (amount subject to prior approval by AIAS) Assistance with relocation practicalities.