Funded AIAS-AUFF Fellowships for Researchers in Denmark 2027

The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) at Aarhus University is preparing to open applications for the next round of the AIAS-AUFF Fellowships, a funded international research fellowship programme for outstanding researchers from all academic disciplines and nationalities.

The fellowship enables researchers to pursue independent and innovative research projects in an international and interdisciplinary academic environment in Denmark. Fellows may also collaborate with departments, centres, and research groups across Aarhus University.

Based on previous calls, approximately 10 individual fellowships are expected to be available in the upcoming round.

Fellowship Fields

The fellowship is open to researchers from all academic disciplines, including:

• Humanities.
• Social and political sciences.
• Natural sciences.
• Engineering and technology.
• Medicine and health sciences.
• Agriculture and environmental studies.
• Mathematics and statistics.
• Arts and cultural studies.
• Interdisciplinary research fields.

Successful fellows will receive:

• A full-time salary determined according to the researcher’s experience and Danish collective labour agreements.
• A 23-month research fellowship contract.
• Coverage of travel costs related to relocation to Aarhus.
• Relocation and settlement support for moving to Denmark.
• A private office and dedicated workspace at AIAS.
• Academic affiliation with relevant research groups and departments at Aarhus University.
• Participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, and training activities organized by the institute.
• Opportunities to collaborate with researchers from diverse disciplines and international backgrounds.
• Dedicated activities supporting academic career development and professional skills.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a PhD degree by the application deadline.
• Have between 2 and 10 years of research experience after completing the PhD by the application closing date.
• Propose an innovative research project driven by academic curiosity.
• Ensure that the project includes an interdisciplinary dimension or demonstrate a clear interest in collaboration across academic disciplines.
• Identify suitable opportunities for collaboration with researchers or research groups at Aarhus University.
• Be prepared to live and work in Aarhus for the duration of the fellowship.
• Meet the programme’s international mobility requirement.

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