The HIAS-IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 offers researchers an opportunity to spend several months in Hamburg working on an independent research project related to peace and security.
The programme brings together researchers from different disciplines and provides an environment for academic exchange and collaboration.
HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 Overview
The fellowship is jointly offered by the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) and the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg (IFSH).
Applicants must have a doctorate for academic research applications. Projects may focus on areas such as peace and security, political violence, radicalisation, great power conflict, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, European security, climate change and security, disaster preparedness and crisis resilience.
The fellowship period must be between three and nine months, with the earliest possible start date in October 2027. July, August, and September are not fellowship months.
HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 Benefits
Here are the benefits of the program;
- Fellowship funding through a stipend or reimbursement of home-institution teaching replacement costs.
- A fully equipped workspace in central Hamburg.
- An IFSH academic tandem partner.
- Access to academic and professional networks.
- Opportunities to participate in HIAS academic activities.
- Support in connecting with cooperation partners.
- Potential access to furnished accommodation through the University of Hamburg guesthouse.
- Support for accompanying partners and children with accommodation, schools and childcare arrangements.
HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 Eligibility
Applicants should:
- Hold at least a doctorate for academic fellowship applications.
- Have a strong academic or professional profile relevant to the programme.
- Demonstrate research experience in one or more of the fellowship’s core areas.
- Have an interdisciplinary and international research profile.
- Have a very good command of English.
- Be able to carry out their proposed project on-site in Hamburg.
- Identify a suitable IFSH tandem partner.
The programme also welcomes applications from early-career researchers and researchers from regions that are underrepresented in academia.
How to Apply for the HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028
Follow the steps below to apply for the program.
- Review the fellowship’s research areas and eligibility requirements.
- Decide on your preferred fellowship period.
- Identify a potential IFSH tandem partner.
- Prepare your cover letter.
- Prepare your CV, including relevant awards and achievements.
- Prepare a list of your most important publications.
- Write your research project description of no more than three pages.
- Prepare a one-page version of the project for a non-specialist audience.
- Include a letter of intent from your proposed tandem partner if you already have an established relationship with them.
- Combine the required documents into a single PDF file and submit it through the application form.
HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 Deadline
The application deadline is November 16, 2026.
The earliest possible fellowship start date is October 2027.
HIAS–IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027/2028 – Official Page
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a PhD to apply?
Yes, a doctorate is required for applicants applying as academic fellows.
How long is the fellowship?
The fellowship can last from three to nine months.
Does the fellowship provide financial support?
Yes, the fellowship is funded either through a stipend paid to the fellow or through reimbursement of the home institution’s teaching-replacement costs.
Can I apply without already knowing an IFSH researcher?
Yes, applicants are expected to identify a potential tandem partner, but the official call states that prior contact is not required. A letter of intent is requested only when the applicant and prospective tandem partner already know each other and intend to collaborate.
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