Shelter for Scholars: NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2025
About the Fellowship
Each fellowship spans five months, either from September to January or February to June. NIAS provides a monthly stipend (typically €2,500–€3,500), subsidized accommodation or commuting support, office facilities, and access to library and seminars. Round-trip travel costs are reimbursed. NIAS issues an invitation letter but does not assist with visa arrangements.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is designed for individuals whose scholarly or creative work is disrupted or censored due to conflict or political upheaval. Applicants may include researchers with three or more years of postdoctoral experience, or artists and journalists with comparable professional background; a PhD is not mandatory in the latter cases. Projects must fall within the humanities and social sciences.
Benefits at a Glance
Successful fellows receive a monthly stipend of €2,500–€3,500 for five months, subsidized housing in Amsterdam or transportation support, office space, inclusion in NIAS’s communal intellectual life, and reimbursement of travel expenses to and from the Netherlands.
Deadline & Review Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 31 December 2025 at 23:59 CET, with reviews conducted multiple times throughout the year. Early submission increases your chance of consideration. Final selection is based on project clarity, relevance, feasibility, and the value of NIAS as a safe environment.
Why This Fellowship Matters
The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship provides more than financial support—it offers scholarly refuge, intellectual continuity, and integration into an international interdisciplinary community in Amsterdam. It serves as a beacon for academic freedom and creativity when local conditions no longer allow safe expression.
Application Essentials
Applicants must submit an online application form including a concise project proposal (maximum 1,000 words), a short motivation statement (max 150 words) outlining the necessity of relocation to NIAS, a CV (2 pages max), and documentation evidencing why current conditions obstruct their work.