Applications are open for the AIAS-Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Fellowship 2027 - 2028 (Funded) - one exclusive 12-month fellowship at the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies for a researcher holding a tenured position at a Swedish research institution. Funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (RJ), the programme strengthens Swedish - Danish research ties.
Fellowship period: 1 September 2027 - 31 August 2028. Deadline: 24 November 2026 at 12:00 noon CET. Apply via GrantOne.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official AIAS-RJ call and Guide for Applicants. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - AIAS-RJ Fellowship 2027 - 2028
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | AIAS-Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Fellowship (AIAS-RJ) |
| Host | Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies, Aarhus University, Denmark |
| Funder | Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (Sweden) |
| Places | 1 fellowship |
| Duration | 12 months (1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2028) |
| Fields | Humanities and social sciences |
| Funding | Salary (seniority-based) + travel to/from Aarhus + relocation assistance + moderate research budget |
| Deadline | 24 November 2026, 12:00 noon CET |
| Apply | GrantOne online application |
About the Fellowship
AIAS hosts excellent researchers in an interdisciplinary, international, collaborative environment. The AIAS-RJ fellow concentrates on their own research while joining the AIAS community - seminars and activities beyond their field - and expanding collaborations with Aarhus University colleagues.
Benefits
- Full-time salary based on seniority (Danish collective union agreements)
- Travel costs to and from Aarhus
- Relocation assistance
- Moderate budget for research-related costs
- Office space at AIAS
- Access to academic training, conferences, and workshops at AIAS and AU
- Affiliation with relevant Aarhus University research environments
Eligibility
- Any nationality
- Holds a tenured position at a Swedish research institution
- Works within the humanities and social sciences
- Minimum 4 years of research experience after completion of the PhD
- Curiosity-driven and willing to engage in AIAS’s interdisciplinary community
How to Apply
- Read the call for applications (PDF) and Guide for Applicants (PDF).
- Create a GrantOne profile and complete the online application template.
- Submit via GrantOne by 24 November 2026, 12:00 noon CET.
- Contact: Helle Villekold - helle@aias.au.dk · +45 30588129
Answers expected end of March 2027; evaluation December 2026 - March 2027.
Official Links
AIAS-RJ Fellowship official page
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FAQs - AIAS-RJ Fellowship 2027 - 2028
When is the deadline?
24 November 2026 at 12:00 noon CET.
Who can apply?
Researchers of any nationality with a tenured post at a Swedish research institution, in the humanities or social sciences, with ≥4 years post-PhD experience.
Is it funded?
Yes - salary, travel to/from Aarhus, relocation assistance, and a moderate research budget.
How long is the fellowship?
12 months, from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2028.
Where do I apply?
Online via GrantOne.
