HIAS and IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027 in Germany: Research Fellowship for International Scholars
Applications are open for the HIAS and IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027 in Hamburg, Germany, offering researchers the opportunity to pursue independent projects in peace, security, and related fields.
Overview
The HIAS and IFSH Joint Fellowship Program in Hamburg, Germany, provides accomplished researchers and scholars an opportunity to pursue independent research projects within an interdisciplinary academic environment. Jointly offered by the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) and the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH), the program brings together scholars to address contemporary questions concerning peace, conflict, security, resilience, and societal change.
Fellowships range from three to nine months between October and June, and fellows are expected to live and work on-site in Hamburg.
Benefits
Financial support provided through either a stipend or reimbursement of home institution teaching replacement costs.
A fully equipped workspace located in central Hamburg.
An IFSH academic tandem partner and connections to HIAS member institutions.
Mandatory participation in weekly lunches, colloquia, dinners, and community events.
Access to University of Hamburg guesthouse accommodation and family support assistance for partners and children.
Eligibility
Open primarily to outstanding scholars who have completed a doctorate in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or life sciences.
Professionals, policymakers, and artists may also apply if their work connects closely to the fellowship's research priorities.
Requires a very good command of English.
Applicants from the Hamburg metropolitan region are not eligible since physical residence in Hamburg is required.
How to Apply
Candidates must combine all required application materials into a single PDF file and submit it in English through the official application form. The required documents include:
A cover letter stating the desired fellowship period, preferred IFSH tandem partner, and potential institutional financing.
A curriculum vitae including prizes and awards.
A list of important publications (maximum two pages).
A research project description (maximum three pages).
A non-specialist audience project description (maximum one page).
An optional letter of intent from a prospective tandem partner if already acquainted.
An optional online link to a video, talk, or lecture.
Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is November 16, 2026.