AIAS Visiting Fellowship Program for Researchers on Sabbaticals

The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) at Aarhus University offers AIAS Visiting Fellowships for outstanding researchers from abroad who are planning sabbaticals. The fellowship supports interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration with research environments at Aarhus University, with office space, access to AIAS activities, and travel support. The next application deadline is Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (12:00 noon, Danish time) for fellowships starting in February 2027 and ending August 2027. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Aarhus University

- Opportunity name: AIAS Visiting Fellowships (for researchers on sabbaticals)

- Type: Visiting fellowship for international researchers during sabbaticals

- Eligible applicants: Outstanding researchers from abroad (see eligibility requirements below)

- Eligible location: Denmark (Aarhus), via hosting at AIAS and relevant Aarhus University research environments

- Fellowship duration: Minimum 2 months; up to 6 months

- Key note on timing: AIAS operates at reduced pace during January, July, and August; fellowships in these months can only be part of a longer visit (e.g., a 6-month fellowship)

- Travel support: One return ticket, economy fare (amount subject to prior approval by AIAS)

- Next deadline: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (12:00 noon, Danish time)

- Fellowship start/end window for this deadline: February 2027 – end August 2027

- Decision timeline: Answers sent out within 30 days to all applicants after the deadline

About the Opportunity

AIAS Visiting Fellowships are designed for researchers from abroad who want to engage with AIAS’s international and interdisciplinary research community. Fellows are expected to collaborate with research environments at Aarhus University and participate in AIAS activities. AIAS is an institute that aims to break down disciplinary and national boundaries through dialogue and discussions that challenge conventional ways of thinking and support collaborative research. Visiting fellows join a global community of fellows across academic disciplines. Funding and Benefits AIAS Visiting Fellowships are without salary. Successful applicants are expected to bring their salary with them from their home institution.

Benefits include:

- Office space at AIAS - Access to AIAS lecture hall and meeting room facilities - Integration into AIAS’s interdisciplinary and international research community - Access to all social and academic activities at AIAS - Administrative support for hosting academic events and conferences

- Travel costs to Aarhus: one return ticket (economy fare) covered (amount subject to prior approval by AIAS)

- Assistance with relocation practicalities Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet the following requirements: - PhD required - Minimum four years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the application deadline - No salary is provided by AIAS (applicants are expected to bring their salary from their home institution) - Active collaborations with Aarhus University are required - Applicants must have established contact with a researcher or research community at Aarhus University - An open-minded approach and curiosity to other academic disciplines is described as an advantage

Additional inclusion statement from AIAS:

- Applications are welcome regardless of race, religion, nationality, sex, gender, and disability. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

The fellowship is intended to support:

- Interdisciplinary engagement within AIAS’s research community - Collaboration with relevant research environments at Aarhus University - Participation in AIAS activities, including social and academic events - Hosting or supporting academic events and conferences (with administrative support) Why This Opportunity Matters This visiting fellowship is structured for researchers who want dedicated time during a sabbatical to reconnect with research and writing while building cross-disciplinary and international academic connections. By combining office access, participation in AIAS activities, and support for hosting events, the program is geared toward meaningful collaboration with Aarhus University research environments. How to Apply - Prepare your application materials (see required documents below). - Submit online via GrantOne. The application must be submitted through the system GrantOne. - Use the correct deadline for your intended fellowship start/end period. Application materials required

The application must include:

- Letter of motivation (max 2 pages) - Letter of support from an Aarhus University contact - CV of applicant, including a selected list of publications (max 5 pages) - PhD diploma - Exact dates of preferred fellowship start and end Official application link

- Apply via GrantOne: Not specified in the source text as a direct URL (submission is stated to be via GrantOne).

- The source page includes an “APPLY HERE” button and a “CALL IN PDF” option, but the direct links are not provided in the supplied article text. Readers should use the official AIAS opportunity page to access the GrantOne submission portal and the PDF call. Deadlines

- Next deadline: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (12:00 noon, Danish time)

- For visiting fellowships starting in February 2027 and ending end August 2027 - Expected deadline for fellowships in autumn 2027: Tuesday, 13 April 2027 (12:00 noon, CET) - (Start/end window not specified in the source text for this deadline.) Decision timeline - After each application deadline, the AIAS Review Board for visiting fellowships assesses applications. - Answers are sent out within 30 days to all applicants. Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Plan your dates carefully: AIAS operates at reduced pace during January, July, and August, and fellowships during these months can only be part of a longer visit (e.g., a 6-month fellowship). - Demonstrate Aarhus University collaboration: The requirements specify active collaborations and e