The Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026 in Austria is now accepting applications. This fully funded fellowship, sponsored by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure, is offered to international scholars at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna. The fellowship is open to researchers from all academic disciplines who are interested in studying the impact of digitalization on society, the economy, and global power dynamics. The fellowship covers travel, insurance, accommodation, and provides a stipend. There is no application fee.

Details About Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026 in Austria

• Host Country: Austria
• Location: Vienna
• Duration: One to Three Months
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 21st September 2025

They are Looking For Whom?

• Senior Visiting Fellow
• Junior Visiting Fellow

Duration of the Fellowship

• Senior Visiting Fellow (One Month)
• Junior Visiting Fellow (Three Months)

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• For Postdoctoral Candidates (PhD holders): EUR 3300/Month
• For Doctoral Candidates (currently pursuing a PhD): EUR 2750/Month

Note: Both stipends are intended to cover Accommodation, Living Expenses, Travel, Health Insurance, House Lunch, office Space, and any Incidental Costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Applicants from all countries are eligible. No region restrictions.
• Junior Visiting Fellowship: Applicants must either be currently working on their doctoral degree or have received their PhD no more than four years before the application deadline.
• Senior Visiting Fellowships: These are awarded by invitation only.
• Postdoctoral Candidates: This refers to individuals who have successfully defended their PhD by the fellowship application deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

• Letter of Motivation
• Project Description Summary
• Project Proposal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Letters of Recommendation (submitted by referees)

Note: Please combine all required application documents into a single PDF file. The online submission form only allows one attachment. Ensure that the filename uses Latin characters.

Winners Announcement

Finalists will be selected by a jury of experts. You’ll be notified of the jury’s decision in November 2025.

How to Apply for the IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026?

Applicants must apply online and follow the instructions regarding the documents. The Link to the official website is below.