HIAS - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS to outstanding scholars and artists for research and exchange in Hamburg, Germany

The Department of Partnership and Engagement (DPE, HUST) is happy to inform you that the Call for Applications for the academic year 2026/27 is out now for HIAS, HUST researchers are welcome to apply.

HIAS offers individual fellowships to outstanding scholars and artists who are granted full freedom to pursue their own research projects (3-10 months) on-site in Hamburg. Fellows enjoy excellent conditions in an inspiring scientific and artistic context, to concentrate on their research projects.  

Eligible to apply are researchers of all disciplines and all career stages from the postdoctoral level onwards, as well as outstanding artists and cultural professionals - from all parts of the world. 

HIAS seeks to compose a group of fellows that, in respect to its members’ academic or artistic disciplines, countries of origin and career stages, is as diverse and stimulating as possible. 

Applicants should be internationally visible in their respective fields, give evidence of creativity and originality, as well as willingness to participate in a community of scholars, scientists, artists and cultural professionals and, in the form of lectures and other types of events, to engage with the broader public in the city of Hamburg. 

A doctorate/ PhD is required for fellows working in academia. 

Very good knowledge of English is essential. 

Currently, HIAS accepts fellowship applications of three to ten months duration for the academic year 2026/2027. 

Applications may be submitted until 31 March 2025 via this online form. 

Further information on the HIAS fellowships can be found here: 

Information – HIAS 

Calls – HIAS