Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships. These prestigious fellowships, supported by AIAS-AUFF, are available to talented, curiosity-driven researchers from across the globe and all research disciplines. Junior fellowships have a duration of 23 months, while senior fellowships last for 11 months, both commencing on 1 September 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
This fellowship opportunity is open to researchers who:
- Come from any research discipline and hold any nationality.
- Meet the mobility requirement, meaning they must not have resided or conducted their main work in Denmark for more than 12 months in the two years immediately preceding the application deadline.
- Have 2-10 years of career experience after completing their PhD for junior fellowships (23 months).
- Have 11+ years of career experience after completing their PhD for senior fellowships (11 months).
Benefits
Fellows will receive:
- A salary based on seniority, with employment conditions and wages regulated through Danish collective union agreements.
- Coverage of relocation travel costs.
- Assistance with relocation.
- Office space at AIAS, participation in academic training activities, conferences, and workshops, and affiliation with relevant research environments at Aarhus University.
Application Timeline
- Deadline for applications: 5 November 2024, at 12:00 (noon) CET.
- Evaluation and selection period: November 2024 – February 2025.
- Applicants will be notified: March 2025.
- Fellowships begin: 1 September 2025.
For more details, visit the Official Webpage of the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships.
Conclusion
The AIAS Junior and Senior Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for researchers worldwide to advance their careers in a stimulating and supportive environment. With access to world-class facilities, academic networks, and the vibrant research community at Aarhus University, fellows will be well-positioned to make significant contributions to their fields. If you are a curiosity-driven researcher seeking to expand your horizons, we encourage you to apply by the deadline on 5 November 2024. Don’t miss the chance to join this prestigious fellowship program and further your research journey in Denmark.
