NIAS is calling for applications for Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands. This fully funded fellowship Program is an excellent opportunity for scientists, scholars, journalists, writers, and artists. NIAS offers a platform to scholars who are at risk and find it difficult to work on their projects. Through this international fellowship, scholars will relocate temporarily to continue their independent research projects without any interruption. The fellowship will take place for 5 months. The fellowship program for international researchers will be held in Amsterdam, having rich culture, diverse museums, restaurants, and festivals. This will be an exciting location with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and nationalities.
The fully funded program in Europe will include financial support in the form of grants and stipends for covering traveling and other living expenses. Fellows will get a chance to participate in creative writing workshop and weekly academic seminars. The 5 month fellowship program in Europe will provide participants an opportunity to organise public events, cultural and social activities, and a professional workshop.
During the fellowship program 2027, fellows will get many research facilities including an office with a laptop, phone, printer, internet connection, and accommodation on subsidized rates. They will have access to the library services which will deliver them the required academic material. Two prestigious institutions including the University of Amsterdam and Maastricht University have joined hands with NIAS as official partners of this global fellowship program. The institute intends to maintain balance in terms of gender, career phase, and disciplines while awarding the fellowships.
NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands | Fully Funded
Host Country:
- Netherlands
Host Institute:
- Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS)
Program Location:
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Program Duration:
- 5 months
Benefits of NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands:
- Fellows will get a monthly stipend of €3500 to cover their necessary expenses during the program.
- Fellows from low income countries can request for additional financial support.
- Fellows from outside the Netherlands will get a return ticket.
- Individuals who are living in Europe within 500 km from Amsterdam, will get an allowance of 1 return train ticket.
- Applicants who are living in Europe 500 km or above from Amsterdam, will get an allowance of 1 return flight ticket.
- Fellows who are living outside Europe, will get an allowance of 1 return flight ticket.
- Fellows living in Netherlands within 90 minutes one-way distance from NIAS campus, will get reimbursement of daily commuting travel expenses. Train travel cost of second class ticket will also be reimbursed.
- Fellows will get accommodation on subsidized rates.
- Participants will get office space with various facilities.
- Fellows will have access to library services.
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Eligibility Criteria for NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands:
- Applicants affiliated to institutions that are boycotted by the Dutch state are not eligible to apply.
- Scientific research proposals: Applicants must hold a PhD and have at least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience.
- Artistic, journalistic, or writing-focused proposals: Applicants do not need a PhD. Instead, they must have at least 7 years of professional experience in their field.
- Applicants’ proposed projects should be related to the field of humanities or social sciences.
- Applicants must have excellent English language skills.
- Artists, writers, and journalists must have at least seven years of professional experience.
- The proposed project must fall within the humanities or social sciences.
- Please visit the offiical website for complete details.
How to apply for NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands?
- Applicants have to submit the application form through online application module.
- Fill out your personal information and contact details.
- Enter your work and career details.
- Answer the questions related to the fellowship.
- Write a title of your project.
- Upload separate files of the required documents.
- Explain why you were compelled to leave your workplace (if applicable).
- Answer all other questions.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Review the information provided.
- Submit your application form.
Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply is 21 July, 2026.
