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Fully Funded NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2026 in the Netherlands

The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2026 is open in the Netherlands. It is a fully funded opportunity offered by the Netherlands Institute of Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS). The fellowship is aimed at scholars, artists, writers, and journalists who live in other countries and cannot safely practice their work in their native countries because of war, political instability, threats, or censorship.

The fellowship will last 5 months and will be held in Amsterdam with two sessions: September to January 2026 or February to June 2026. The program provides temporary relocation and a secure academic environment where people can continue their professional research, writing, or creative work without fear.

Fellows receive a personal office, access to academic libraries, and the chance to work with a worldwide community of intellectuals. It is a distinctive program that safeguards the freedom of expression and assists people engaged in the humanities and social sciences. Additional information is given below regarding eligibility, financial benefits, and how to apply.

Program Details:

Country: Netherlands
Location: Amsterdam
Time frame: 5 Months
Dates of the Program: September to January OR February to June 2026
Funding Type: Full Funding
Deadline: 31st December 2025

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Financial Benefits

The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship covers all the basic expenses to support fellows in their stay:

Round-trip airfare to and from Amsterdam
Lodging in the Netherlands
Monthly allowance to cover living expenses
Invitation letter to get visa support
Office space at NIAS
Access to the library and academic facilities

Research Focus

Fellows have the freedom to select and work on a self-chosen project. The fellowship favors projects in the humanities and social sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply to the NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship, you should:

It is open to anyone of any nationality
In research/scientific proposals: At least three years of experience after the PhD at the time of application are required
In artistic or journalistic proposals, A doctorate is not obligatory
The project proposed should be in the field of the humanities or social sciences
Should be well conversant with English
Have to be physically present in Amsterdam at least 4 days a week

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Documents Needed

Applicants must submit the following documents:

A thorough project proposal
A Letter of Motivation
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A statement outlining the reasons you had to leave your country of origin or place of employment