Digital Humanism Fellowship 2025–2026 in Vienna | Fully Funded + Monthly Stipend
Are you a researcher passionate about the digital age and its impact on society? The Digital Humanism Fellowship 2025–2026, hosted by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna, Austria, offers a fully funded research opportunity for junior scholars worldwide. With monthly stipends, access to top-tier facilities, and collaborative academic engagement, this fellowship is a valuable opportunity to deepen your research in digital humanities and social sciences.
About the Digital Humanism Fellowship
The Digital Humanism Fellowship is part of the IWM’s mission to promote interdisciplinary research at the intersection of digitalization, society, and human values. Each semester, the program hosts one senior fellow (by invitation) and two junior visiting fellows to collaborate, research, and engage with pressing digital transformation issues.
Selected fellows will become part of an international academic community and contribute to ongoing debates around technology, ethics, policy, and human behavior in a networked society.
Fellowship Location & Duration
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Host: Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)
- Duration: 3 months (Autumn 2025)
- Start Date: Typically begins on the 1st day of the month
Fellowship Benefits
Fellows receive financial and institutional support to focus entirely on their research:
- PhD candidates: EUR 2,750/month
- Postdoctoral researchers: EUR 3,300/month
- Additional Benefits:
- Free accommodation and office space
- Internet access and administrative support
- Free lunch at the IWM
- Travel and health insurance coverage
All costs are covered for the full three-month residency in Vienna.
Fellowship Focus Areas
Applicants should have research interests in:
- Digitalization and its social, political, or economic dimensions
- Technology and human rights
- Digital ethics, artificial intelligence, and governance
- Broader topics from the humanities and social sciences that relate to the digital age
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the junior visiting fellowships, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in a PhD program or have completed a PhD within the past four years
- Have a strong academic background in relevant fields such as sociology, digital studies, philosophy, political science, or technology ethics
- Submit a complete application package in English
Note: Senior fellowships are by invitation only.
Required Documents
Applicants must compile the following into one single PDF file:
- Motivation Letter: Explaining how your research aligns with the IWM mission and how you would benefit from the fellowship.
- Short Project Description: Max 550 characters
- Detailed Project Proposal: Max 7,500 characters (including: objectives, state of the art, methods, and work plan)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including academic background and list of publications
- Two Recommendation Letters: To be submitted directly by your referees via a link sent after your application
⚠️ All documents must use Latin characters and be uploaded via the IWM online portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
- Deadline: 21 September 2025
- Notification of Results: November 2025
- Application Mode: Online submission only
Apply via the official IWM platform
Selection Process
Fellows are chosen by a panel of experts based on:
- Quality and relevance of the proposed research
- Academic merit and originality
- Alignment with IWM’s values and research focus
Please note that the jury’s decisions are final and no individual feedback will be provided
