Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies AIAS Visiting Fellowships 2027

Applications are open for the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies AIAS Visiting Fellowships 2027 at Aarhus University in Denmark. The programme offers outstanding researchers from around the world an opportunity to spend time within an international and interdisciplinary research environment while developing their research and collaborating with researchers and research communities at Aarhus University.

The AIAS Visiting Fellowship is designed particularly for researchers who are on sabbatical or otherwise have an opportunity to undertake an independent research stay. Fellows become part of the wider AIAS community and are encouraged to engage with researchers from disciplines beyond their own field.

Successful fellows will have dedicated office space at AIAS and access to academic and social activities, lecture and meeting facilities, and relevant research environments at Aarhus University. The fellowship also provides support for academic events and conferences, travel to Aarhus, and practical relocation arrangements.

About the Fellowship

The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies is an interdisciplinary research institute at Aarhus University that brings together researchers from different academic disciplines and countries. Its research environment is designed to encourage intellectual exchange, collaboration and the development of new research perspectives.

AIAS welcomes researchers from all core academic disciplines. Visiting fellows are expected to contribute to the institute's international research community while pursuing their own research projects.

A key feature of the programme is its emphasis on interaction across disciplinary boundaries. Researchers have opportunities to participate in seminars, academic activities and social events at AIAS, as well as activities within relevant research environments at Aarhus University.

The fellowship is especially suitable for established researchers who already have a connection with Aarhus University and have identified a researcher or research community with whom they can collaborate during their stay.

 Fellowship Benefits

• Dedicated office space at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies

• Access to lecture hall and meeting room facilities

• Integration into an international and interdisciplinary research community

• Participation in academic and social activities at AIAS

• Access to relevant research environments at Aarhus University

• Administrative support for hosting academic events and conferences

• One return economy class ticket to Aarhus, subject to prior approval by AIAS

• Assistance with practical relocation arrangements

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a PhD at the time of application.

• Applicants must have at least four years of postdoctoral research experience by the application deadline.

• Applicants should have active collaborations with Aarhus University.

• Applicants must have established contact with a researcher or research community at Aarhus University.

• Applicants should demonstrate an interest in engaging with disciplines beyond their own area of expertise.

• Applicants must be able to bring their salary from their home institution, as the AIAS Visiting Fellowship does not provide a salary.

• Applicants should be prepared to participate actively in the interdisciplinary research community at AIAS.

AIAS welcomes applications regardless of nationality, race, religion, sex, gender or disability.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must prepare the following documents in English:

• Letter of motivation of no more than two pages

• Letter of support from an Aarhus University contact

• CV including a selected list of publications, with a maximum length of five pages

• Copy of PhD diploma

• Exact preferred start and end dates for the fellowship

The letter from the Aarhus University contact should explain the proposed collaboration and the plans for interaction during the fellowship.

## Selection Considerations

Applications are reviewed by the AIAS Review Board for Visiting Fellowships. Applicants should demonstrate a strong research profile and a clear reason for undertaking a research stay at AIAS.

The proposed collaboration with Aarhus University is particularly important. Applicants should therefore establish contact with an appropriate researcher or research community at Aarhus University before submitting their application.

The interdisciplinary nature of AIAS also means that applicants should demonstrate openness to engaging with researchers and perspectives outside their primary academic discipline.

 How to Apply

1. Review the AIAS Visiting Fellowship requirements and confirm that you meet the PhD and postdoctoral experience requirements.

2. Establish contact with a relevant researcher or research community at Aarhus University and discuss potential collaboration during the fellowship.

3. Prepare your motivation letter, CV, PhD diploma and the required support letter.

4. Determine your preferred fellowship start and end dates within the eligible fellowship period.

5. Complete the online application through the GrantOne application system.

6. Submit the complete application before October 6, 2026 at 12 noon Danish time.

7. Await the outcome of the AIAS Review Board assessment. Applicants are expected to receive a response within approximately 30 days after the application deadline.