The Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (HCAS) was established in 2001 as an independent institute of the University of Helsinki to enhance scholarly excellence in the humanities and social sciences, promote interaction between different fields of academic research, and to further international academic cooperation. 

We are currently inviting applications for fixed-term appointments to our Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Arts program for the academic year 2027–2028. The fellowship program aims to develop new forms of cooperation and dialogue between art and scholarship. The position is primarily intended for persons holding a doctoral degree in the arts. However, also persons engaged in artistic work but having completed a doctoral degree in a different academic field are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by the end of the application period. In addition to the doctoral degree, the requirements for the position include experience of artistic work or artistic research. Practitioners of all fields of art may apply for the position. The appointment of the Fellow in the Arts is for one year. 

The postdoctoral researchers in the arts are appointed on the basis of a highly selective international competition. There is an annual call for applications for the position of the postdoctoral researcher in the arts at the Helsinki Collegium.

The fellowship program is funded by the Kone Foundation.

The Fall 2026 application period begins on 17 August 2026 and ends on 14 September 2026 at 23:59 local Helsinki time.   

For more details, please visit the HCAS website.

Deadline for applications: 13 September 2026, 23:59 CET

Applications must be submitted via email to: Ellen Werner, Programme Coordinator

ellen [dot] wernerswedishcollegium [dot] se (ellen[dot]werner[at]swedishcollegium[dot]se)

The Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) programme supports small, interdisciplinary teams of early-career researchers to develop innovative ideas through a series of short, funded stays at Institutes for Advanced Study (IASs) across Europe.

CAT is not a traditional research grant but a collaborative format designed to foster exchange, experimentation, and the development of new approaches in a highly interactive and interdisciplinary setting.

The initiative was developed within the Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS) and involves institutes both within and beyond the network, providing access to a wide range of research environments and intellectual communities across Europe.

The programme aims to support the development of innovative ideas for understanding and addressing current and emerging societal challenges. It combines a strong focus on societal relevance with a bottom-up, non-thematic approach.

Selected groups meet regularly over a period of up to three years for short stays at different participating IASs. These stays provide time and space for focused discussion, as well as opportunities to engage with fellows and local research communities, creating a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary exchange and critical reflection.

CAT encourages collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and countries, and supports engagement beyond academia. Teams may include or collaborate with stakeholders such as policymakers, industry representatives, or civil society actors where relevant.

The programme is designed to support the development of new research directions and collaborations, and may also provide a foundation for future joint projects, including the preparation of external funding applications.

With few formal constraints and a light application process, CAT is designed to give early-career researchers the time, space, and flexibility to develop their ideas, rather than navigating administrative burdens.

CAT provides early-career research teams with time and space for focused discussion and collaboration in a range of leading research environments across Europe.

Over a period of up to three years, selected teams will meet regularly for short stays at participating Institutes for Advanced Study (IASs). These stays typically last between one and two weeks and take place two to three times per year, for a maximum of six stays. Online meetings or digital stays may complement the overall work plan where appropriate.

CAT covers travel and accommodation costs for these meetings. The programme does not provide funding for salaries or research-related expenses.

Hosting institutes support the teams by connecting them with fellows and local research communities, providing opportunities for exchange, feedback, and interdisciplinary engagement. During their stays, CAT teams will benefit from the institutes’ intellectual environment and collegial atmosphere, which support both focused work and informal exchange. Discussions at the institutes provide a valuable sounding board for developing and refining ideas.

The exact format and scheduling of stays will be agreed in coordination with the hosting institutes.

CAT is a collaborative format that relies on the active engagement of participating teams throughout the duration of the project.

Selected groups are expected to remain in regular contact with the programme coordinator, in particular to support coordination between stays at the different hosting institutes.

At mid-term, the continuation of the programme is subject to the submission and evaluation of a brief progress report (approx. one page), outlining the development of the project.

During their stays, groups are expected to engage with the hosting institutes and their communities. This may include presenting their work, participating in institute activities, and contributing to discussions where appropriate. The exact format and level of engagement will be agreed with each hosting institute.

CAT teams are also encouraged to document their work and development throughout the programme, for example through visual and written material, which may be used for communication and dissemination purposes.

At the end of the project, CAT teams are expected to submit a final updated report and complete a short questionnaire.

In keeping with the policies of the participating institutes, researchers retain the intellectual property rights to their work.

• The project must address emergent societal issues.
• Teams must consist of three to five members (including any stakeholder representatives) and must be fully constituted at the time of application.
• The Principal Investigator (team leader) must:
  • have a stable research position at a European (EU as well as UK and associated countries) higher education or research institution for the entire duration of the project
  • have obtained their PhD between January 2017 and September 2026
• No team member should have obtained their PhD before January 2017.
• Doctoral researchers may also participate.
• Each team must include participants from at least two different countries (based on current institutional affiliation; participants may be of any nationality)
• The team may include member(s) affiliated with a higher education or research institution outside the EU, UK, and associated countries. If applicable, applicants are asked to briefly outline the role of these team member(s) and how their participation contributes to the proposed project.
• The eligibility can be extended beyond 10 years after the PhD for any member of the group for certain properly documented circumstances such as maternity and paternity leaves, clinical training, long-term illness, national service, natural disaster or seeking asylum.
• There is no specific diploma or age requirement for representatives of stakeholder organizations.

Applications must be submitted in English as PDF files.

Applications should include the following:

1. A 300-word abstract
2. A project proposal (max. 3000 words, excluding references)
   Alternatively, applicants may submit a video presentation (max. 15 minutes). In this case, please include the link in the abstract.
   The proposal should describe the research question, the planned approach, the team’s motivation, and the societal relevance and interdisciplinary nature of the project.
3. A work plan covering the full duration of the project, including:
   • planned meetings (tentative dates)
   • preferred hosting IASs, along with a brief explanation of the choice
   • an indicative timeline of activities
4. A short description of the team
5. CVs for all participants, including an indication of their institutional affiliation and expected place of departure for travel (max 3 pages per team member)
6. Letters of support:
   • two letters from academic researchers
   • additional letters from non-academic stakeholders are encouraged

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The selection process consists of several stages and involves both the participating institutes and external reviewers.

Following an initial review by the participating institutes, a shortlist of proposals will be selected for external evaluation. Shortlisted applications will be reviewed by external experts, and final decisions will be made jointly by representatives of the participating institutes.

Proposals will be assessed based on:

• the academic quality and originality of the project
• its interdisciplinary approach
• its relevance to current or emerging societal challenges
• the quality and composition of the team
• the feasibility and coherence of the work plan

Teams may indicate preferred hosting institutes in their application and are asked to briefly explain their choice. These preferences will be taken into consideration during the selection process. The CAT selection committee will make the final decision on which institutes will host each selected group. Selected projects will be given a binding list of hosting institutes, which is not negotiable.

The dates of the planned stays will then be arranged in coordination between the selected teams and the hosting institutes.

Due to the structure of the selection process, individual feedback on applications cannot be provided.

There will be two Zoom sessions offered to interested applicants to address questions regarding the programme, eligibility requirements and the application process:

• 5 June, 10:00–11:00
• 24 August, 16:00–17:00 

Those wishing to participate are kindly asked to register by sending an email to Ellen Werner at ellen [dot] wernerswedishcollegium [dot] se (ellen[dot]werner[at]swedishcollegium[dot]se).

Deadline for applications: 13 September 2026, 23:59 CET

Successful applications will be notified by the end of December, 2026.

Stays at the institutes will take place between January 2027 and December 2029.

• Aarhus Institute for Advanced Studies, Denmark
• Centre for Advanced Study at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Norway
• Centre for Advanced Study Sofia, Bulgaria
• Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, United Kingdom
• Collegium De Lyon, France
• Collegium Helveticum, Switzerland
• Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany
• Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study, Germany
• Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Germany
• Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, Finland
• Iméra – Institute for Advanced Study, France
• Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen, Austria
• Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, United Kingdom
• Institute for Advanced Study at CEU, Budapest
• Institute of Advanced Studies of Bologna, Italy
• Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, Israel
• Madrid Institute for Advanced Study, Madrid
• Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute on Transitions, France
• Nantes Institute for Advanced Study, France
• New Europe College Institute for Advanced Study, Romania
• Paris Institute for Advanced Study, France
• Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study, Sweden
• Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, Germany
• Zukunftskolleg, Germany

The latest round, for visits between January and December 2027, is now open.

Under a new British Council partnership with the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh, we are awarding a series of 12-month postdoctoral fellowships for international early-career researchers. Fellowships will begin in January 2027.

The British Council celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024. We are delighted to announce a research partnership between the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh and the British Council.

We are awarding up to two 12-month Fellowships starting in January 2027 – open to postdoctoral researchers based in any ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates (see list of countries on page 139 of their Annual Report or the list below).

Fellows will spend the first ten months of their Fellowships at IASH, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination in collaboration with the British Council.

The Fellowship provides a bursary of £2,500 per month and travel expenses as well as desk space, library access and academic mentoring as part of the vibrant scholarly community of visiting fellows at IASH. Fellows will also be expected to engage closely with the British Council throughout their Fellowships (including visits to UK offices), with the option to spend time in a British Council office in their home country as part of the knowledge exchange component of the Fellowship.

Interested? Watch our webinar to find out more

The British Council and IASH will hold an online Q&A webinar on Tuesday 26 May 2026 on Teams Webinar. You can register to attend here, and a recording will be made available afterwards

These Fellowships are intended to support research that is aligned with the overarching vision of the British Council (“a more peaceful and prosperous world built on trust”) and the purpose outlined in their strategy: We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. 

Applicants must be based in an ODA-recipient country where the British Council operates and be qualified to undertake postdoctoral level research for this early career Fellowship, meaning they must have a PhD, completed within the last seven years (factoring in career breaks, e.g. periods of parental leave or time away from academia).

See the full list of eligible countries below.

• Albania
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• China
• Colombia
• Cuba
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Georgia
• Ghana
• India
• Indonesia
• Iraq
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kosovo
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Malawi
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Nigeria 
• North Macedonia
• Pakistan
• Peru
• Philippines
• Rwanda
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• Sri Lanka
• Sudan
• Syria
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Türkiye
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Venezuela
• Viet Nam
• Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Yemen
• Zambia 
• Zimbabwe
   

Research topics should be relevant to the areas of priority across Arts, Education and the English language that are outlined in our strategy, and to areas of cross-cutting strategic British Council interest such as international relations and soft power, international development and peace building, and cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.

Within this broad thematic remit, the specific research focus of each Fellowship can be shaped by the expertise and interests of the applicant. However, Fellowship proposals should include plans for outputs that are relevant to Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy or practice, and which have potential to advance knowledge or engage stakeholders or audiences in the Fellow’s home country or region.

Objectives

In addition to proposing research and outputs in line with the above thematic remit, applicants should use the cover letter that is required as part of the application process (see below) to outline how their Fellowship would support the following British Council objectives for this programme:

• To generate new knowledge that builds on or complements British Council data, evidence, insight and expertise and supports British Council programming and strategy
• To diversify and broaden the British Council’s knowledge base, including through providing opportunities for knowledge exchange with researchers from regions and communities under-represented in global research production and discourse
• To support the international capacity building and professional development of up-and-coming research experts from eligible countries
• To foster longer-term connections, networks and partnerships between UK and international researchers and British Council staff
• To promote the academic engagement and professional networking of British Council staff and partners
• To enhance the visibility, use and application of the data, evidence and other forms of knowledge and insight generated through the British Council’s programmes and network
• To contribute more broadly to the UK research and skills agenda (including the UK Research and Development Roadmap and the Research England Knowledge Exchange Framework)

Criteria for assessment

Applications will be considered by an assessment panel comprised of University of Edinburgh and British Council staff. Assessment will take account of the extent to which candidates meet the following criteria:

• A research and/or professional background and academic record that relates to broad thematic remit of the programme, outlined above
• A research proposal with clear potential to support the British Council’s objectives for the programme, outlined above
• Demonstrable experience of engaging non-academic audiences and stakeholders in research (e.g. through engagement with policy makers, practitioners, artists or other public audiences)
• A clear commitment to knowledge exchange and dissemination as part of the fellowship and beyond the timeframe of the fellowship itself, based on the networks, insights and learnings developed through their research

• 26 May 2026                                                   Applicant webinar
• 31 July 2026                                                   Application deadline
• By end of September 2026                          Selection of candidates
• January 2027                                                  Fellowship start date
• January - October 2027                              Fellowship undertaken at IASH, University of Edinburgh
• November – December 2027                     Knowledge exchange and dissemination with British Council

Who can apply?

We warmly welcome applications from ODA-recipient countries where the British Council operates (see the list above). Applicants must also have been awarded a doctorate at the time of application, and normally within the last seven years (i.e. you should have graduated between 2019 and summer 2026, although earlier graduates may be eligible if they have taken significant career breaks since completing their doctorate; if you have not yet graduated, you must be able to produce a transcript, testamur, or a letter of completion/eligibility to graduate as part of your application, showing that your viva examination has been successfully completed and all necessary corrections made to your thesis; you do not need to have actually graduated at the time you apply). You should not have held a permanent position at a university, or a previous Fellowship at IASH. Those who have held temporary, recurring and/or short-term employment are eligible to apply. If you have taken parental leave or other time away from academia, this will not count towards the seven-year limit, but we ask that you provide brief details of why and for how long you were not working.

What does a British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship offer?

IASH hosts a lively scholarly community of visiting fellows. It is a supportive environment for postdoctoral researchers, while also offering networking opportunities with successful mid-career and eminent senior scholars. The Institute occupies a historic building with private courtyard and leafy views – perfect for uninterrupted thinking, reading and writing. Yet there is also plenty of opportunity to socialise and share ideas.

In short, a 2027 British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowship provides:

• Research visit at the University of Edinburgh for ten months, followed by up to two months based in their home countries focused on knowledge exchange and dissemination
• Bursary of £2,500 per month for 12 months
• Dedicated office space, University e-mail and library access
• A University mentor from an area relevant to the Fellows’ research interests
• Weekly Fellows’ Lunch to build community
• Collegial work-in-progress seminar series for testing new ideas
• Calendar of engaging events at the Institute and College
• Opportunities to participate in and design funded workshops, colloquia, etc at the Institute

The closing date for the receipt of the next round of applications (for visits from January 2027) will be 31 July 2026 at 17:00 BST/18:00 CET. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Decisions will be communicated in late September. Please ensure that you supply a valid email address so that you can be contacted quickly after decisions are made.

The application form

The portal is open now - click here to apply.
Any additional supporting documents connected with an application should be emailed to iashed [dot] ac [dot] uk (iash[at]ed[dot]ac[dot]uk).

References

• In addition to the application form, CV and research proposal, a cover letter outlining how the Fellowship will support the British Council’s objectives for this programme is required, as well as a minimum of two and a maximum of three confidential references.
• Applicants should ask their referees to email their reference to the Director at iashed [dot] ac [dot] uk (iash[at]ed[dot]ac[dot]uk) by the deadline. If references are not received by this date, your application cannot be considered.
• Referees should comment on the nature and quality of the research proposal, as well as on the qualifications of the applicant. One referee should certify the successful viva (defence) and final examination of the candidate’s PhD thesis.

• The Fellowship begins in January 2027 and runs to 31 December 2027. No other start date is possible.
• The Institute was established in 1969 by the then Faculty of Arts at the University of Edinburgh  to promote enquiry of the highest standards in the Humanities, broadly conceived. It began to receive Fellows in 1970, and is now located as an independent institute within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.  Inter-departmental and interdisciplinary study has always been encouraged.
• Consideration will be given to the academic record and the publications of all applicants and their capacity to disseminate their views among a community of like-minded people. Candidates must give evidence of any contact they have made with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, are required to make such contact before submitting their applications, and those who can evidence the relevance of their proposed project to the University of Edinburgh research community will be regarded favourably.  Particular weight will be placed on the quality and timeliness of the project proposed, and we encourage innovative and interdisciplinary topics and approaches.
• For information about the scope of work undertaken at the University of Edinburgh, see Edinburgh Research Explorer, or browse through the staff pages of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Only fully completed formal applications will be considered. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that all documentation is complete, and that referees submit their reports to IASH by the closing date.
• As requested above, please use the cover letter that is required as part of the application process to outline how their Fellowship will support the British Council’s objectives for this programme.
• Fellows must make the Institute their main place of work for the duration of the 10-month residential part of the Fellowship.  It is expected that Fellows will be in residence throughout the 10 months and will contribute fully to the life of the Institute during that time. Fellows give at least one seminar presentation during their tenure, and submit a report on their research at the end of their Fellowship. No regular teaching is required.

Any questions?

Please contact Researchglobalbritishcouncil [dot] org (researchglobal[at]britishcouncil[dot]org)

The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK) considers arts and science as different approaches to knowledge acquisition. Both approaches can benefit from a deeper mutual understanding. With the program “art in progress”, the HWK strives to foster dialogue between the arts and sciences. To this aim, artists, who engage with science and research in the context of their work, be it in an artistic, practical or a methodological-analytical way, are supported. Through the program “art in progress”, the HWK aspires to encourage science practitioners to reassess their scientific activities from the perspective of the arts on the one hand, and to provide inspiration to artists by exposing them to the methodological and thematic diversity of scientific research, on the other hand.

Since the dialogue between arts and sciences is a central goal of the fellowship, a substantial part of the practical artistic work must be done during the stay at the HWK. The HWK provides the working spaces (e.g., studio) for this purpose. Analogous to the Fellow Lectures of the scientific fellows, each artistic fellow should present their project or working method to the other fellows at least once. In addition, the HWK may ask the fellow for additional contributions, e.g., the presentation of the work to an invited public or to cooperation partners. A project may either be artistic research, or it may be an artistic exploration of a scientific topic.

Application method: Please apply yourself. Nominations by third parties will not be accepted.

Application deadline: July 15, 2026

Application documents: Please download the application form here . Further required documents are listed on page 3 of the application form. Applications shall be submitted in English or German. Good knowledge of English is essential for successful and productive interaction with the HWK community.

Funding consists of individual support for artists in the form of fellowships endowed with stipends. The remuneration of the fellowships is subject to individual agreement between the HWK and the artist; the maximum amount for fellowships usually is 2,500 €/month. Alternative forms of remuneration (e.g., through salary compensation) are possible and also require individual agreement. Fellowships include rent-free housing on the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg campus for the duration of the fellowship. In addition to individual support, the HWK may provide funding for e.g., costs of material or a public presentation (exhibition, concert, etc.) on a by-case basis. Furthermore, the HWK offers its Fellows support to establish contacts with museums, galleries, and other cooperation partners in the region. A fellowship lasts up to 4 months. Residency on the HWK campus in Delmenhorst is mandatory.

For the advertised fellowships, the HWK targets artists with the ability to engage in dialogue with scientists. The HWK supports practical artistic projects in the visual arts as well as in musical composition. Ideally, the artists will already have experience in addressing scientific research topics or methods in their artistic work, or in collaborating with scientists. Team projects are also eligible for funding.

• The applicant's previous artistic work is of outstanding quality,
• the proposed fellowship project is of outstanding quality,
• the project proposes to examine a scientific issue in an innovative artistic way,
• the application documents knowledge of the elements of scientific work.
   

Application Material

Applications are accepted by e-mail only; complete applications consist of the following documents (all documents individually as PDF):

• Completed application form, including an abstract describing the project (abstract maximum 1500 characters including spaces).
• Motivation letter - why is a Fellowship at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg applied for? (signed)
• Project proposal incl. work schedule and references (max. 5 A4 pages)
• Curriculum vitae incl. list of publications, exhibitions, or performances (up to 10 examples)
• Most important examples of work
• If applicable: written confirmation from regional cooperation partners that the project is supported and that access to the necessary (research) infrastructure exists
• Two reference letters to be sent directly to artshanse-ias [dot] de (arts[at]hanse-ias[dot]de) directly, not by the applicant.

The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK) in Delmenhorst is an Institute for Advanced Study in the Northwest of Germany. Its fellowship programme offers outstanding researchers the opportunity to focus on research without the distraction of everyday routines in academia, to interact with colleagues from other disciplines, and to benefit from a diverse and vibrant fellowship community. The HWK awards fellowships to highly qualified researchers of all career levels from postdoctoral to senior researchers. With these fellowships, the HWK supports interdisciplinary and international collaboration both, between its fellows and research institutions in Germany's northwest region, and within the community of fellows residing on the HWK campus.

Applications are accepted in the following thematic areas (choice of one minimum, two maximum):

• BRAIN & MIND
• EARTH
• SOCIETY
• TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

The HWK awards fellowships to highly qualified researchers of all career levels from postdoctoral to senior researchers. Regular fellowships are available for researchers whose PhD (or equivalent) has been awarded more than 5 years ago and who have already gained substantial professional experience in academia and research. Junior fellowships are available for early career researchers whose PhD has been awarded less than 5 years ago and who have gained first professional experience in academia and research.

Both, a continuation of previous research activities, or starting a new strand of research by using the expertise in the northwest region, are welcome, this includes crossing disciplinary boundaries. We also accept applications involving experimental and lab research; in these cases confirmation of access to research infrastructure at a nearby institution is required.

Residence at the HWK is obligatory.

Outstanding scientists from almost all scientific disciplines and career levels (postgraduate level and above) from all parts of the world (except northwest Germany)

PhD or equivalent

Up to 10 months

HWK fellowships consist of funded scholarships in conjunction with free accommodation on the HWK campus in Delmenhorst. The conditions of the financial compensation are subject to individual agreement.

Applications must be made through the central application form available at the link on the left of this screen. For more details, see the "Annual Call" document and the "Application Guidelines" published therein.

All IAS have agreed on common standards, including the provision of a living allowance (2,200€ per month), social security coverage, accommodation, a research and training budget, plus coverage of travel expenses.

FIAS awards fellowships to outstanding researchers of all career levels, from postdoctoral researchers to senior scientists. The minimum requirement is a PhD + 2 years of research experience at the time of the application (PhD training period will not be considered in the calculation of experience).

Researchers from all countries are eligible to the FIAS Fellowship Programme but they must have spent no more than 12 months in France during the three years prior to the application deadline.

The scientific selection is highly competitive, merit-based and conducted through an international independent peer review.

• July 2026: Eligibility Check
• August - November 2026: Peer review process
• December 2026: Preselection by the FIAS Selection Committee
• January - February 2027: Selection by IAS Scientific Advisory Boards
• March 2027: Communication of results

In view of the success of its short programmes, the Madrid Institute for Advanced Study (MIAS), in collaboration with the Centre d'études Picasso at the Musée national Picasso Paris, is launching a new call for applications for ‘PicALsso’ and offering a three-month scientific residency.

This new call for applications for a ‘short stay’ is offered in collaboration with the Centre d'études Picasso. It is aimed at researchers and artists who are pursuing a career of excellence in the fields of the arts, humanities, social sciences and law. It is reserved for individuals who hold a PhD.

Applications must be submitted between 9 February and 30 April 2026 (5 p.m., Madrid time).

General conditions:

The call provides for a three-month, non-renewable stay between 1 September 2026 and 31 July 2027.

• The successful researcher will receive a monthly stipend of €1,000. The MIAS will also cover the cost of return travel between Madrid and the selected candidate's country of residence, up to a limit of €250. Candidates from Africa or Latin America may be eligible for additional mobility assistance of up to €300.
• The three-month stay will be divided as follows: six weeks in Madrid and six weeks in Paris.
• The researcher will be accommodated at the Casa de Velázquez (Madrid) and the Collège d'Espagne (Paris) respectively. As this grant involves mid-term mobility, travel between Madrid and Paris will be reimbursed up to a maximum of €200.
• The researcher will be responsible for obtaining any necessary visas and insurance.

• The researcher will receive a meal allowance of €5 during their stay at the Casa de Velázquez.

Candidate profile:

• Holders of a PhD