Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study 2027/2028(Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) Scholarships 2027/2028, a fully funded fellowship programme for internationally renowned scholars, researchers, independent academics, and artists. Hosted by the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study in Lisbon, Portugal, the programme offers fellows the opportunity to pursue independent research in a stimulating intellectual environment with minimal administrative or teaching obligations.

The fellowship is designed to support original, high-quality research across a wide range of disciplines. Fellows will spend between three and eight months at GIAS, where they will engage with an international community of scholars while advancing their own research projects.

About the Fellowship

The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study was established to provide world-class researchers with the time, resources, and environment needed to pursue ambitious research projects. Located in Lisbon, the Institute brings together scholars from different countries, disciplines, and backgrounds to encourage intellectual exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Unlike traditional research appointments, the fellowship places few regular obligations on participants, allowing them to focus primarily on their proposed research while benefiting from interactions with other fellows and the wider academic community.

Fellowship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• A fully funded fellowship for three to eight months.
• A monthly stipend.
• Travel expenses to and from Portugal.
• Health insurance.
• Partial accommodation allowance.
• Office and research facilities at GIAS.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading international scholars.
• Access to seminars, lectures, and interdisciplinary academic events.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be an internationally recognized academic, researcher, independent scholar, emeritus professor, or artist.
• Propose an original research project suitable for completion during the fellowship period.
• Conduct research in a discipline that does not require laboratory or experimental facilities.
• Demonstrate an outstanding academic or professional record.
• Be available to reside at GIAS in Lisbon during the fellowship period.

Eligible Research Areas

Applications are welcomed from most academic disciplines, including:

• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Arts
• Philosophy
• History
• Literature
• Political Science
• Economics
• Cultural Studies
• Interdisciplinary Research

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed online application.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Brief description of the proposed research or activities during the fellowship.
• Names of two referees who may be contacted for recommendations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

1. Visit the official GIAS fellowship application portal.
2. Read the fellowship regulations and eligibility requirements.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Upload the required supporting documents.
5. Submit the application before the deadline.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Academic and professional achievements.
• Originality and quality of the proposed research project.
• Alignment of the research with the Institute's intellectual environment.