Jan Patočka Fellowship Program
The Jan Patočka Fellowship Program is a prestigious research fellowship hosted by the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna. It supports doctoral and postdoctoral scholars in humanities and social sciences working on philosophical, social, political, historical, and geopolitical themes connected to Jan Patočka’s intellectual legacy.
Fellowship Benefits:
- Research Residency: 5 consecutive months between September 2026 and June 2027
- Stipend: EUR 3,300/month for postdoctoral fellows, EUR 2,750/month for doctoral candidates
- Support: Office space, internet access, research facilities, administrative support, and access to IWM intellectual community and events
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in a doctoral program or completed PhD after February 10, 2022
- Strong research proposal relevant to IWM’s agenda
- Excellent command of English
Application Deadline: February 10, 2026
Required Documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Short project description (max 550 characters)
- Detailed project proposal (max 7,500 characters)
- Curriculum vitae with list of publications
- Two letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with applicant’s work
Apply now and take your research to the next level in one of Europe’s leading intellectual hubs.
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