Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) is pleased to announce up to 10 AIAS-AUFF Fellowships in this 2025-2026 call. The AIAS-AUFF Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented researchers from all over the world and within all research disciplines.
Fellowships start on 1 September 2026, and last for 23 months for researchers with 2 to 10 years of experience after completion of their PhD.
Why apply for an AIAS-AUFF Fellowship
AIAS is a haven for intellectual exploration, hosting excellent researchers who are eager to develop their work in an interdisciplinary, international and collaborative environment. Built on principles of interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, AIAS nurtures an innovative atmosphere where breakthroughs emerge through transparent, inclusive and reflective discussions by offering a space for engagement and creativity. Fellows benefit from a stimulating, career-empowering atmosphere at AIAS with tailored activities that focus on cultivating essential competencies for a successful academic development.
Who can apply for an AIAS-AUFF Fellowship
The call is open to curiosity-driven researchers and welcomes applications from researchers:
- with a career experience of 2 to 10 years after completion of their PhD by the deadline of the call
- from all research disciplines of any nationality
- who comply with a mobility demand as applicants must not have resided or carried out their main work activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the two years immediately prior to the deadline of the call.
- who have an interdisciplinary research project and/or interest
- who have/see relevant collaboration possibilities at Aarhus University
A unique interdisciplinary platform at AIAS
AIAS fosters connections, sparks ideas and dissolves boundaries as fellows engage with researchers from different disciplines within the Institute and across departments and research hubs at Aarhus University. Therefore, the call welcomes applications from all research areas and themes.
With a location within the unique campus of Aarhus University, AIAS functions as an interdisciplinary platform that connects researchers across Aarhus University and international scholars. AIAS has fellows who work in theme groups or in individual fellowships, and hosts events and activities, which fellows are welcome to join, organize and contribute to.
AIAS and Aarhus University strive to create a multidisciplinary, inclusive academic environment and to be an inspiring workplace for all by fostering a culture in which the individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The fellowship includes
Fellows are offered:
- a salary based on seniority (employment conditions and wages are regulated through the Danish collective union agreements)
- relocation travel costs covered
- relocation assistance.
Fellows will have office space at AIAS and can participate in the academic training activities, conferences and workshops at AIAS. They will also be affiliated with the relevant research environments at Aarhus University.
How to apply: Application process and deadline
Applications must be submitted online via the system: GrantOne.
In the ‘Guide for Applicants,’ you can find the detailed application requirements and more information on the structure of the online application system, the selection criteria and the selection process.
Timeline of the application process
- Opening of call: August 2025.
- Deadline for applications: 28 October 2025 at 12.00 (noon) CET.
- Evaluation and selection period: October 2025 -February 2026.
- Applicants will receive answers: March 2026.
- Fellowships begin: 1 September 2026.
