Deadline: October 7, 2025
Are you a postdoctoral researcher seeking an opportunity to advance your academic career in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment? Applications are now open for the AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship 2025-2026, hosted by the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) at Aarhus University, Denmark.
This prestigious fellowship offers researchers from around the world the chance to engage in cutting-edge research, connect with leading scholars, and experience life at one of Europe’s top universities.
About the AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship 2025-2026
The AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship is designed to bring outstanding researchers into the AIAS community for a period of collaborative research. Fellows will benefit from a stimulating academic setting, administrative support, and opportunities to interact with Aarhus University’s global research network.
Fellowship Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Dedicated office space with access to lecture halls and meeting rooms at AIAS.
- Integration into an interdisciplinary research environment at Aarhus University.
- Participation in academic and social events hosted by AIAS.
- Administrative support for organising seminars, conferences, or workshops.
- Travel costs (one return flight to Aarhus), subject to approval.
- Assistance with relocation arrangements to Denmark.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship 2025-2026, applicants must:
- Hold a PhD with at least two years of postdoctoral research experience by the application deadline.
- Have an active collaboration or established contact with a researcher or research community at Aarhus University.
- Be able to provide their own salary support (the fellowship does not include a stipend).
- Demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach and openness to collaboration.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages).
- A letter of support from a contact at Aarhus University.
- A CV (up to 5 pages, including a selected list of publications).
- A copy of the PhD diploma.
- Proposed dates for the fellowship period (start and end).
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship 2025-2026 is:
7 October 2025
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare their materials carefully, particularly the letter of support, which requires early coordination with their Aarhus University contact.
👉 Click here to apply for the AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship
👉 Read more about the programme here
Final Notes
The AIAS-WASEDA Visiting Fellowship is a unique opportunity for researchers to expand their networks, advance their scholarly work, and immerse themselves in the academic culture of Aarhus University.
If you need assistance with proposal drafting, refining, or review, do not hesitate to contact us for professional support.
