The Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026 has officially opened applications for the 2026–2027 academic year, inviting outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences to spend a fully funded research term in Vienna. Hosted at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), this prestigious fellowship offers a rare opportunity to pursue independent research in one of Europe’s most vibrant intellectual environments—backed by a generous monthly stipend and full academic support.
Designed for Polish doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, the Józef Tischner Fellowship is especially attractive for scholars seeking uninterrupted research time, international exposure, and deep engagement with a global community of thinkers. With monthly stipends reaching EUR 3,300, free office space, and full access to IWM’s research facilities, the 2026 call is set to be one of the most competitive yet.
What the Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026 Offers Successful Fellows?
Winning the Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026 means far more than financial support—it offers four consecutive months of focused research in Vienna between September 2026 and June 2027, within a world-class academic setting.
Postdoctoral fellows who have already defended their PhD will receive a monthly stipend of EUR 3,300, while doctoral candidates currently enrolled in a PhD program will receive EUR 2,750 per month. In addition to the stipend, fellows benefit from fully funded office space, high-speed internet, in-house research infrastructure, and complete administrative support at IWM—all provided free of charge.
Fellows become active members of the IWM scholarly community, gaining access to seminars, lectures, workshops, and interdisciplinary academic exchanges that significantly enhance research output and international visibility.
Eligibility Criteria for the Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026
To ensure a focused and high-impact cohort, the fellowship follows clear eligibility rules.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences or
- Have obtained a PhD in the humanities or social sciences within the last four years (not before 10 February 2022)
- Propose a research project aligned with at least one of IWM’s research fields.
Candidates may not submit multiple fellowship applications within the same academic year, and previous IWM fellows must observe the required waiting period before reapplying.
Apply: https://www.iwm.at/calls/jozef-tischner-fellowship-26-27
Last Date to Apply for the Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026
The last date to apply for the Józef Tischner Fellowship 2026 is Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at 23:59 CET. Applicants who pass the formal and thematic evaluation stages will be reviewed by an expert jury, with final decisions communicated by 30 April 2026.