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Safe Haven Fellowship in Netherlands

Applications are now open for the NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship, offering a 5-month residency in Amsterdam for scholars, writers, artists, and journalists at risk due to conflict or war. The fellowship provides a €3,500 monthly stipend, subsidized accommodation, travel reimbursement, and access to research facilities.

To be eligible for the NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship, applicants must be scholars, writers, artists, or journalists at risk due to conflict or war. Academic applicants should have at least three years of research experience after earning their PhD, while this is not mandatory for artistic or journalistic proposals. Applicants must have a strong command of English and propose a project within the humanities or social sciences. They must not be affiliated with institutions boycotted by the Dutch government.

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The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS) is an interdisciplinary research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Located in Amsterdam, NIAS provides a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where scholars, artists, journalists, and writers from around the world come together to pursue advanced research projects.

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

  • Department: NA

  • Course Level: Fellowship (Postdoctoral, Artistic, or Journalistic)

  • Award: €3,500/month stipend, subsidized accommodation, research facilities, office, travel reimbursement

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: International (Scholars at risk due to conflict or war)

  • The award can be taken in: Netherlands (Amsterdam)

 Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities affected by conflict or war

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Fellowship is awarded in any area within the humanities and/or social sciences

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Scholars at risk whose academic or professional freedom is restricted due to war or conflict

    • For academic research: minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience

    • For artistic or journalistic work: a PhD is not required, but experience must be demonstrated

    • Applicants must be able to work in English

    • Applicants must not be affiliated with institutions boycotted by the Dutch government

    • A compelling case must be made for needing a temporary safe location

How to Apply

  • Submit a fully completed application form via the online application module

  • Include:

    • A project proposal (max. 1000 words)

    • A motivation statement (max. 150 words) explaining the necessity of the fellowship at NIAS

    • A description of circumstances that compelled the applicant to leave their previous workplace

  • Applications are assessed based on project quality, feasibility, relevance, methodology, and the applicant’s potential contribution to the NIAS community

Benefits

  • A 5-month fellowship (either Sept–Jan or Feb–June)

  • €3,500/month stipend

  • Subsidized accommodation or commuting travel reimbursement

  • Office space, access to research facilities, and participation in NIAS community activities

  • Communal lunches with other fellows

  • Outward and return travel costs covered

  • Letter of invitation provided (visa arrangements are the fellow’s responsibility)

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