Institute for Advanced Study, Central European University (IAS CEU)
Fully Funded GIU Fellowship 2027/28 at IAS CEU Budapest
Fully FundedBudapest, HUpostdoctoral· Up to €2,600/month, housing, research facilities.
Project Overview
Fully funded research & teaching fellowship at IAS CEU Budapest. Stipend up to €2,600/month plus housing. Open to PhD holders in social sciences & humanities. Deadline: 1 Oct 2026.
Programme Overview The Global Invisible University (GIU) Fellowship 2027/28 is a fully funded research and teaching fellowship running for 3 to 9 months (residential) or 6 to 12 months (non-residential) at the Institute for Advanced Study, Central European University (IAS CEU) in Budapest, Hungary. Applications close on 1 October 2026 at 11:59 PM CET.
Fellowship Tracks & Financial Coverage
| Fellowship Track | Eligibility | Net Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | |---|---|---|---| | Senior Residential Fellow | PhD awarded before 2018 | €2,600/month | Provided at Raoul Wallenberg Guesthouse | | Junior Residential Fellow | PhD awarded in 2018 or later | €1,500/month | Provided at Raoul Wallenberg Guesthouse | | Threatened Scholars (Non-Residential) | Scholars facing risks or persecution | €1,000/month + travel allowances | N/A (funds for short visits) | | Residential Affiliated Fellow | Independent or sponsored scholars | No stipend | Subject to availability |
Additional Benefits - Free apartment accommodation at Raoul Wallenberg Guesthouse for residential fellows and families (utility charges apply).
- Full access to CEU libraries, computer networks, conference spaces, and research centers.
- Participation in weekly interdisciplinary seminars, workshops, and joint mentoring.
Core Research Priorities
1. Democratization, De-democratization, and Re-democratization
2. Politics of History, Memory, Culture Wars, and Transnational Discourses
3. Political Economy and Global Inequalities
4. Human Rights and Justice in International and Comparative Law
5. Crises of Multilateralism and Dynamics of Global Institutions
6. Politics of the Anthropocene, Climate Justice, and Natural Resources
7. Old and New Media, Information Warfare, and Securitization
8. Epistemological Problems of Social Sciences in the Digital Age
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent in social sciences or humanities.
- Must show a record of publications in internationally recognized scholarly outlets.
- Fluent English communication skills required.
- Open to all nationalities.
- Ineligibility: CEU full-time staff and students (5 years after contract/studies end); CEU part-time staff (1 year); former IAS CEU fellows (7 years); maximum 3 applications within 5-year window.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 14 August 2026 |
| Application deadline | 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM CET |
| Results notification (selected) | Late February 2027 |
| Results notification (general) | End of April 2027 |
| Fellowship term begins | August / October 2027 |
Application Process
1. Compile all materials into a single PDF (max 12 MB).
2. Submit online through the IAS CEU fellowship portal.