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
For more information, visit AIAS Visiting Fellowship.
