Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna Postdoctoral Studentships

The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna offers prestigious postdoctoral studentships to early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences. These fellowships provide a stipend, travel allowance, and dedicated workspace, enabling fellows to pursue independent research within one of Europe’s most vibrant intellectual communities. The programme is designed for scholars who have completed their PhD within the last few years and who wish to develop their work in an interdisciplinary setting. Fellows are expected to reside in Vienna for the duration of the award and to take an active part in the institute’s academic life, including seminars, lectures, and public events. Participation offers valuable opportunities to exchange ideas with visiting scholars, build international networks, and strengthen publication records. This page gathers essential information on eligibility criteria, application deadlines, required documents, and selection procedures, together with guidance to help candidates prepare a competitive submission. Prospective applicants should consult the official IWM website for authoritative details before applying. Scholarship Union regularly updates this overview to support students and researchers seeking advanced postdoctoral funding in Austria and across Europe.