Fellowship
The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Fellowships support individual research stays in Lisbon, Portugal. Applications are open to international academics, emeriti, independent scholars, and artists. These fellowships typically last between three and eight months, and selected fellows receive travel support, insurance, a monthly stipend, and a partial housing allowance. Application Deadline: 15 October 2026 (15:00 Lisbon time) Tell Me About The Program: The Fellowships at the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) support world-class scholars, researchers, and artists to undertake independent research in an intellectually stimulating environment with minimal regular obligations. Applicant Profile: International academics, emeriti, independent scholars, and artists. Research Requirements: The proposed research must be non-laboratorial and non-experimental in nature. Prior Beneficiary Exclusion: Applicants who have received a GIAS fellowship in the preceding 5 years are ineligible. How are Applicants Selected: Applications undergo a competitive international evaluation process assessed on the quality, originality, and intellectual fit of the proposed research project within the Institute’s environment. Register or log in to a MyGulbenkian user account on the official portal. Prepare the required documentation: Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) Brief description/proposal of your intended activities at GIAS Contact details for two professional referees Submit your application online before 15 October 2026 (15:00 Lisbon time).
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The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Fellowships support individual research stays in Lisbon, Portugal. Applications are open to international academics, emeriti, independent scholars, and artists.
These fellowships typically last between three and eight months, and selected fellows receive travel support, insurance, a monthly stipend, and a partial housing allowance.
The Fellowships at the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) support world-class scholars, researchers, and artists to undertake independent research in an intellectually stimulating environment with minimal regular obligations. Established by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, GIAS brings together an international cohort across diverse academic disciplines to foster reflection, concentration, interdisciplinary dialogue, and original research.
Open to most non-laboratorial and non-experimental scientific, social science, humanities, and artistic fields (provided the work is not primarily practice- or application-oriented).
Applicant Profile: International academics, emeriti, independent scholars, and artists.
Research Requirements: The proposed research must be non-laboratorial and non-experimental in nature.
Prior Beneficiary Exclusion: Applicants who have received a GIAS fellowship in the preceding 5 years are ineligible.
Applications undergo a competitive international evaluation process assessed on the quality, originality, and intellectual fit of the proposed research project within the Institute’s environment. Final selections are made by the GIAS Advisory Board.
Global (open to international applicants of all nationalities).
A select international cohort chosen per annual application cycle.
Financial Support: A monthly living stipend (set based on the selected candidate’s circumstances and length of stay).
Housing: A partial housing allowance.
Travel & Health: Coverage of round-trip travel expenses, as well as travel and health insurance.
Academic Environment: Dedicated time for independent research free from regular administrative duties.
Register or log in to a MyGulbenkian user account on the official portal.
Submit your application online before 15 October 2026 (15:00 Lisbon time).
The proposed research must be non-laboratorial and non-experimental in nature.
Applicant Profile: International academics, emeriti, independent scholars, and artists. Research Requirements: The proposed research must be non-laboratorial and non-experimental in nature. Prior Beneficiary Exclusion: Applicants who have received a GIAS fellowship in the preceding 5 years are ineligible.
Applications undergo a competitive international evaluation process assessed on the quality, originality, and intellectual fit of the proposed research project within the Institute’s environment. Final selections are made by the GIAS Advisory Board.
Global (open to international applicants of all nationalities).
Applicants to the fellowships should submit their applications individually, and include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of what they propose to do while at the GIAS, and the names of two referees.
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