Location: Portugal
Program: Independent Research Fellowship
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 3 to 8 months
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) Fellowships are offered by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation to support internationally renowned academics in conducting free, independent research over a limited period normally between three and eight months in a stimulating intellectual environment with few regular obligations. The Institute brings together scholars from different areas of study, different backgrounds, and different nationalities to create a diverse intellectual community that encourages original, high-quality individual work and reflection. Fellows carry out the projects for which they applied in an environment conducive to reflection, concentration, and intellectual dialogue. Applications are evaluated through a competitive international process based on the quality and originality of the proposed work, and its suitability to the spirit and intellectual environment of the Institute. The evaluation is conducted by the Advisory Council of GIAS.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, is one of Europe’s most prominent and historically significant private philanthropic foundations. Named after the Armenian-British oil magnate and art collector Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, the Foundation operates across art, education, science, and human development, with offices in Lisbon, London, and Paris. Through its wide range of fellowship programmes, cultural institutions, and international partnerships, the Foundation actively supports excellence in research, arts, and civic engagement across Portugal and the world. The Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) is the Foundation’s dedicated centre for hosting distinguished visiting researchers in Lisbon.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- A monthly stipend for the duration of the fellowship
- Partial accommodation subsidy
- Round-trip travel expenses
- Travel insurance and health insurance
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be an internationally renowned academic — primarily active researchers, but emeritus professors, independent scholars, and artists are also considered
- Applications are accepted from most research domains, provided they do not have laboratory or experimental requirements
- The proposed work must not be predominantly practical or applied in nature
- Open to applicants of all nationalities and countries of origin
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated through a competitive international process by the Advisory Council of the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study. Selection is based on the quality and originality of the proposed research project and its suitability to the spirit and intellectual environment of the Institute. The total amount of fellowships awarded in any given year cannot exceed the budgeted amount for that year. Fellowship offers are made to selected candidates from the end of January of the following year. The value of each fellowship is determined individually at the time of selection, taking into account the length of the candidate’s proposed stay and their academic curriculum vitae.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
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