IAS CEU Global Invisible University Fellowships 2027/28: Residential Research Opportunities for Scholars and Artists in Budapest
The Institute of Advanced Study at Central European University is inviting applications for its 2027/28 fellowship pathways in Budapest. The programme offers residential and non-residential opportunities for scholars, writers, and visual artists.
Overview
The Institute of Advanced Study at Central European University (IAS CEU) invites applications for its 2027/28 Global Invisible University Fellowship Program. Hosted primarily in Budapest, Hungary, the programme brings together accomplished senior academics, early-career researchers, threatened scholars, writers, and visual artists to pursue independent work within an international and interdisciplinary academic community.
For the 2027/28 academic year, the Institute offers multiple fellowship pathways:
- Junior and Senior Residential Fellowship
- Artist in Residence Fellowship (Writer and Visual Artist)
- Residential and Non-residential Fellowships for Threatened Scholars
- Residential Affiliated Fellowships
Depending on the specific pathway, successful applicants may spend between three and nine months at IAS CEU, while non-residential opportunities for threatened scholars can extend from six to 12 months.
Eligibility
Applicants are expected to connect their research or creative work with at least one of eight key Global Invisible University thematic areas:
- Democratization, De-democratization and Re-democratization
- Politics of History, Memory and Culture Wars
- Political Economy and Global Inequalities
- Human Rights and Justice
- Crisis of Multilateralism and Global Institutions
- Politics of the Anthropocene, Climate Justice and Natural Resources
- Old and New Media and Their Networks
- Epistemological Problems of Social Sciences in the Digital Age
Benefits
Benefits vary depending on the chosen fellowship category:
- Junior and Senior Core Fellows receive a fellowship stipend and accommodation at the Raoul Wallenberg Guesthouse.
- All fellows gain access to research support, institutional resources, and participation in an interdisciplinary intellectual community.
- Affiliated Fellows do not receive a stipend from IAS CEU and typically rely on external funding sources.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply through the official Institute of Advanced Study at Central European University fellowship portal by selecting the appropriate fellowship call that matches their academic background and proposed project.
Deadline
Application deadlines vary according to the individual IAS CEU fellowship call. Applicants should consult the official open calls page to check specific closing dates for each fellowship.