AIAS-Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Fellowship (AIAS-RJ Fellowship) 2026 in Denmark
- Omran Aburayya
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
If you are a tenured researcher at a Swedish institution working in the humanities or social sciences, with at least four years of post-PhD experience and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration, here’s a chance to deepen your work in a stimulating international setting. The Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), in partnership with Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ), is offering the AIAS-RJ Fellowship, a fully funded 12-month fellowship starting 1 September 2026 and running through 31 August 2027. The aim is to strengthen Swedish-Danish research ties and offer scholars time and space to focus on their research while engaging with the AIAS community.
🎓 Fellowship Summary
Location: Aarhus, Denmark (Aarhus University, AIAS)
Host institution: Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), in collaboration with Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ), Sweden
Career level: Tenured researchers, mid-career (minimum 4 years of research experience after PhD)
Target group: Researchers of any nationality, but must hold a tenured position at a Swedish research institution; working in humanities and social sciences
Fields of Focus: Humanities and social sciences; interdisciplinary engagement encouraged
Duration: 12 months (1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027)
Application deadline: 18 November 2025, at 12:00 (noon) CET
Start date: 1 September 2026
🧭 Fellowship Overview
The fellowship is designed to provide uninterrupted time for independent research while also integrating the fellow into the vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment at AIAS. Fellows will be expected to participate in AIAS seminars, workshops, and other academic and social activities beyond their discipline.
Office space at AIAS will be provided. The fellow will also have affiliation with relevant research units at Aarhus University, allowing for collaboration.
A moderate budget is available for research-related costs. Travel to and from Aarhus plus relocation assistance are provided.
🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship
Salary: The fellow will receive a salary based on seniority, under Danish employment conditions (via collective union agreements)
Travel & relocation support: Travel to and from Aarhus, plus relocation assistance are included.
Research budget: A moderate budget for research-related costs (justified in the proposal) is provided.
Office space & institutional affiliation: Full access to AIAS facilities and affiliation with research environments at Aarhus University.
Academic integration: Participation in academic training, workshops, conferences; engagement with interdisciplinary groups; being part of a community that includes researchers from different disciplines.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
Hold a tenured position at a Swedish research institution.
Be working in the humanities or social sciences.
Have at least 4 years of research experience after completing the PhD by the deadline.
📝 Application Procedure
Apply online via GrantOne.
Observe the deadline: 18 November 2025, 12:00 (noon) CET.
The selection period runs from November 2025 to March 2026, and applicants will be notified by late March 2026.
🗂️Typical application materials to prepare include:
A research proposal/project description, showing what you plan to do during the 12-month fellowship, methodology, timeline, significance, feasibility.
A CV with publications and academic track record.
Proof of tenured position at Swedish institution.
PhD diploma or evidence of PhD completion.
Possibly a statement of how the research aligns with AIAS’s environment or collaborators at Aarhus University.
ℹ️ Additional Information
The fellowship is full-time; part-time is not possible. Applicants should plan to relocate, engage fully, and dedicate their energies to the research project during the fellowship period.
Working conditions follow Danish norms for university faculty/staff under collective agreements — this includes salary, pension, paid holidays, etc. Foreign employees may also benefit from special researcher tax rules.
