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Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026–27
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Eligibility
Doctoral candidates and early-career PhD holders
Region
Austria
Award
Monthly stipend up to EUR 3,300 and other benefits
Deadline
21-Sep-2026
About The Program
The Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026–27 is an opportunity offered by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna, as part of its Digital Humanism Program. The call is open to all academic disciplines and invites research on digitalization's intersection with societal, economic, and geopolitical dimensions, as well as other relevant research foci from the humanities and social sciences. Selected candidates will be invited to spend a term of three consecutive months at the IWM in Vienna, between February and June 2027, to pursue their research projects as Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellows.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 21-Sep-2026
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- Be enrolled in a doctoral program, OR have obtained a PhD not longer than four years previously at the time of the application deadline (i.e., not before 21 September 2022)
- Pursue research on digitalization's intersection with societal, economic, and geopolitical dimensions, or other relevant research foci from the humanities and social sciences (Proposals merely applying digital means/technologies to humanities research will not be considered)
- Not have submitted multiple fellowship applications within the same academic year
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive:
- Stipend of EUR 3,300 per month for postdoctoral candidates (PhD defended by the application deadline)
- Stipend of EUR 2,750 per month for candidates currently pursuing a doctoral degree
- Free office space
- internet access, in-house research facilities, and administrative services at IWM
Documents
- Letter of motivation
- Project description (max. 550 characters incl. spaces)
- Project proposal (max. 7,500 characters incl. spaces)
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted directly by recommenders)
(Note: All application materials must be in English.)
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'Apply Here' button to access the online application form.
Step 4: Fill in all the mentioned details, upload all the necessary documents and click the ‘Apply’ button.
Note:
- All application materials must be in English.
- All attached documents must be combined into a single PDF (the online form allows only one attachment), and file names must use Latin characters only.
- Applications sent via email will not be considered.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026, 23:59 CEST
Notification of Results: November 30, 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Fellows are responsible for covering all living expenses during the research term from their stipend, including travel to and from Vienna, accommodation, health insurance, utilities, local transport, telecommunications, and research costs (e.g., literature, conference fees).
- Multiple fellowship applications from the same candidate within the same academic year are not accepted.
- Candidates who have previously received an IWM fellowship must wait three academic years before applying again.
- Applications sent via email will not be considered; only submissions through the online application form are accepted.
Contact Details
Kasper Nowak
Fellowship Program Coordinator
Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen
Spittelauer Lände 3
1090 Wien
Austria
Email ID: fellowships@iwm.at l Contact No. (+43 1) 313 58 – 0 l Fax: (+43 1) 313 58 – 60
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this fellowship?
Answer: The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna, is hosting this fellowship as part of its Digital Humanism Program. It is funded by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure of the Republic of Austria.
Question: Who can apply for this fellowship? Answer:
Answer: Candidates enrolled in a doctoral program, or who have obtained a PhD not more than four years before the application deadline (not before 21 September 2022), working on relevant topics can apply for this fellowship.
Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of EUR 2,750 (doctoral candidates) and EUR 3,300 (postdoctoral candidates), along with other benefits.
Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The application deadline is 21 September 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Question: Where will the fellowship take place?
Answer: The fellowship will take place at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna, Austria.
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