From: Office of External Academic Relations
To: Birzeit University Community
Subject: Call for Applications: Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) Fellowship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
The Office of External Academic Relations is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year. This prestigious fellowship offers researchers and artists from various disciplines a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating and interdisciplinary academic environment, allowing them to develop their research or artistic projects free from regular professional obligations. The institute places special emphasis on attracting scholars from underrepresented regions, making this an excellent opportunity for Palestinian researchers and artists.
Type of Fellowship:
A fully funded research and artistic fellowship lasting between 3 to 10 months.
Fellowship Duration: The HIAS academic year runs from September 1, 2026, to June 2027.
Note: Applicants may choose a fellowship period within this timeframe, excluding July and August.
Fields of Research and Study:
The fellowship is open to scholars from all academic disciplines, as well as artists and cultural professionals. While applicants from any field are welcome, HIAS particularly encourages projects that take an interdisciplinary approach or engage with globally significant issues.
Fellowship Benefits:
- Full academic freedom – Fellows can focus on their research or artistic projects without teaching or administrative obligations.
- Financial support – Fellows receive a stipend or financial compensation for their home institution to cover their absence during the fellowship period.
- Ideal working conditions – A fully equipped office in the heart of Hamburg and administrative support from the institute’s team.
- A rich academic and cultural program – Including research seminars, discussion meetings, and cultural excursions within Hamburg.
- Free accommodation at the University of Hamburg's guesthouse, with additional support available for fellows bringing their families.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or higher (for academics) or have a distinguished artistic or research record.
- A feasible research or artistic project to be conducted during the fellowship in Hamburg.
- Willingness to engage in HIAS activities and interact with fellows from diverse disciplines.
- Proficiency in English or German (depending on project requirements and research activities).
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the HIAS application portal:
https://hias-hamburg.de/en/application/
After submission, applicants must send a confirmation email to the Office of External Academic Relations at: [email protected]
Application Deadlines:
March 31, 2025 – Deadline for submitting applications through the HIAS portal.
For More Information:
Applicants can contact the Office of External Academic Relations at Birzeit University for guidance and support at [email protected]. Additionally, if technical difficulties are encountered or there are any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Office of External Academic Relations
March 2025
