The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) at Aarhus University invites applications for up to 10 AIAS-AUFF Fellowships for talented researchers from all research disciplines. The fellowships are open to researchers of any nationality and are designed for curiosity-driven research within an interdisciplinary and international academic environment.
The fellowships begin on 1 September 2027 and run for 23 months. Applicants must have between 2 and 10 years of career experience after completing their PhD by the application deadline. The programme welcomes researchers developing interdisciplinary projects or research interests and those who identify relevant opportunities for collaboration with researchers and research environments at Aarhus University.
Fellows will have office space at AIAS and access to academic training activities, conferences and workshops. They will also be affiliated with relevant research environments at Aarhus University, providing opportunities to engage with researchers across disciplines, departments and research hubs.
Applicants must meet the fellowship’s mobility requirement, which states that they must not have resided or carried out their main work activity in Denmark for more than 12 months during the two years immediately preceding the application deadline. Applications are submitted online through GrantOne by 3 November 2026 at 12.00 noon CET.
Fellowship Overview
- Fellowship Name: AIAS-AUFF Fellowship 2027–2029
- Host Institution: Aarhus University
- Organisation Name: Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS)
- Location: Aarhus, Denmark
- Programme Type: Research fellowship
- Research Fields: All academic disciplines
- Eligible Applicants: Researchers of any nationality meeting the eligibility and mobility requirements
- Duration: 23 months
- Fellowship Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Funding Benefits: Salary based on seniority, relocation travel costs and relocation assistance
- Required Degree: PhD
Research Areas
The AIAS-AUFF Fellowship is open to researchers from all academic disciplines. Relevant fields include:
- Natural Sciences: Biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and environmental sciences.
- Technical Sciences: Engineering, technology, computer science and related technical fields.
- Health & Medical Sciences: Medicine, health sciences, biomedical research and related fields.
- Business & Social Sciences: Economics, business, sociology, anthropology, political science and related social sciences.
- Arts & Humanities: Archaeology, history, languages, linguistics, literature, philosophy, cultural studies, art history and heritage studies.
- Interdisciplinary Research: Research combining two or more academic disciplines or research fields.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
- Have obtained their PhD 2 to 10 years before the application deadline.
- Be of any nationality.
- Meet the programme’s mobility requirement.
- Present an interdisciplinary research project and/or research interest.
- Identify relevant collaboration possibilities at Aarhus University.
Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main work activity in Denmark for more than 12 months during the two years immediately before the application deadline.
Why Apply?
The AIAS-AUFF Fellowship provides researchers with dedicated time to develop their research project while engaging with researchers and research environments across Aarhus University.
- Independent research within an interdisciplinary environment.
- Opportunities for academic exchange at AIAS.
- Potential collaboration with relevant researchers at Aarhus University.
Fellowship Benefits
Fellows are offered:
- Salary based on seniority.
- Employment conditions and wages are regulated through Danish collective agreements.
- Coverage of relocation travel costs.
- Relocation assistance.
- Office space at AIAS.
- Access to academic training activities.
- Opportunities to participate in conferences and workshops.
- Affiliation with relevant research environments at Aarhus University.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the GrantOne system. Applicants should review the official call and applicant guide for detailed information about the application structure, requirements, selection criteria and process.
The application requires the following materials:
- PhD diploma.
- CV and publication list.
- Research project description.
- Project plan.
- Research budget, where applicable.
- Information addressing the applicant’s academic trajectory.
- Mobility information.
- Other declarations and information requested through the application system.
Applicants should follow the official applicant guide for the required format, page limits and submission requirements.
Important Dates
- Opening of call: 17 August 2026.
- Deadline for applications: 3 November 2026 at 12.00 (noon) CET.
- Evaluation and Selection: November 2026–February 2027
- Applicants will receive answers: March 2027.
- Fellowships begin: 1 September 2027.
Applications close on 3 November 2026 at 12.00 noon CET. Review the official requirements and submit your application through GrantOne before the deadline.
Related Academic Opportunities
- EU-funded research fellowships
- Postdoctoral research positions
- Humanities research opportunities
- International academic fellowships
- European research opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AIAS-AUFF Fellowship?
The AIAS-AUFF Fellowship is a research fellowship at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies for researchers from all academic disciplines.
How many fellowships are available?
The 2027 call offers up to 10 fellowships.
How long does the fellowship last?
The fellowship lasts 23 months, beginning on 1 September 2027.
Who can apply?
Researchers with two to ten years of experience after completing their PhD may apply, provided they meet the programme’s other eligibility and mobility requirements.
Are applicants from all nationalities eligible?
Yes. The call is open to researchers of any nationality, subject to the stated eligibility requirements.
What research disciplines are eligible?
The fellowship is open to all research disciplines, including natural sciences, technical sciences, health and medical sciences, business and social sciences, and arts and humanities.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 3 November 2026 at 12.00 noon CET.
Institutional Overview
Aarhus University is a research-intensive university in Aarhus, Denmark, with academic activities across the humanities, social sciences, health sciences, natural sciences and technical sciences. The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) is part of Aarhus University and provides an interdisciplinary research environment for researchers from different disciplines and national backgrounds. AIAS brings researchers together through academic activities, conferences, workshops and connections with research environments across the university. The institute supports research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and provides fellows with opportunities to engage with researchers and academic communities at Aarhus University.
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