🌟 Fellowship
Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study Opens Applications for 2027/28 Fellowship Programme - Global South Opportunities
About this opportunity
The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) has officially opened applications for its 2027/28 Fellowship Programme, inviting outstanding scholars from around the world to apply for residential fellowships in Lisbon, Portugal.
Applications are open until 15 October 2026, offering successful candidates the opportunity to undertake three- to eight-month research residencies within an interdisciplinary academic environment designed to foster collaboration, intellectual exchange, and innovative scholarship.
The announcement comes as the institute prepares to welcome its inaugural fellowship cohort in September, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its mission to support world-class research and academic excellence.
Requirements
Who Can Apply?
The institute is seeking applications from highly accomplished researchers interested in spending a research residency in Lisbon during the 2027/28 academic year.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the official eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. The application guidance includes information on:
• Eligibility criteria
• Required application documents
• Fellowship conditions
• Selection process
• Important deadlines
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applications must be submitted through the institute’s online application system.