IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship in Austria | Fully Funded Research Fellowship

Are you passionate about exploring the intersection of technology, society, and human values? Applications are now open for the IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026 in Vienna, Austria — a fully funded international research opportunity hosted by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM). This prestigious fellowship, supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility, and Infrastructure, is open to global scholars in all academic disciplines.

This is an incredible chance for both junior and senior researchers to study the digital transformation of society, explore pressing social and ethical questions, and engage with a vibrant intellectual community in the heart of Europe.

Deadline: September 21, 2025
Location: Vienna, Austria
Duration: 1 to 3 months
Funding: Fully Funded
Open to: International Applicants

Fellowship Focus Areas

Fellows will conduct research in areas such as:

Digitalization and its societal impact
Ethics and AI
Global power structures in the digital age
Economic and political consequences of technological change

Fellowship Categories & Duration

Junior Visiting Fellows – 3 months
Senior Visiting Fellows – 1 month (by invitation only)

Fellowship Funding & Benefits

This program is fully funded and covers:

Monthly stipend:
- €3,300/month – for postdoctoral researchers (PhD holders)
- €2,750/month – for doctoral candidates (PhD in progress)
Accommodation and living expenses
Travel costs
Health insurance
Office space and lunch at the IWM
Incidental costs

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Open to applicants from any country
Junior Fellows: Must be currently pursuing a PhD or have completed it within the past 4 years
Senior Fellows: Awarded by invitation only
Postdocs: Must have successfully defended their PhD before the application deadline

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents as a single PDF file: