Are you a researcher, journalist, writer, or artist facing threats or disruptions to your work due to conflict, war, or political instability? The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2025–2026 offers a fully funded opportunity to continue your intellectual or creative pursuits in a protected academic environment in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This prestigious fellowship by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) provides subsidized housing, a monthly stipend of €3,500, travel support, and a vibrant academic community, all designed to offer a safe and resource-rich space for scholars and cultural actors at risk.

NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship – Overview

Host Country: Netherlands
Host Institution: Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS)
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded (Monthly Stipend, Insurance, Return Travel, Public Transport)
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Fellowship Focus Areas for Safe Haven Fellowship Netherlands

NIAS welcomes projects from diverse disciplines within the:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Cultural and Artistic Fields
Journalism and Nonfiction Writing

The program is open to individuals whose academic freedom or safety is at risk due to armed conflict, state persecution, or war-related displacement.

Eligibility Criteria for Scholarships in Netherlands

To qualify for the NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship, applicants must:

Be unable to work safely or freely in their home country due to war or conflict
Submit a clearly defined research or creative project proposal in humanities, social sciences, journalism, or arts
Have at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience (if submitting a scientific proposal)
Have strong English language proficiency

Note: For artistic or journalistic applicants, a PhD is not mandatory.

How to apply for the NIAS Fellowship?

Step 1: Visit the official NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship webpage

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Step 2: Read the NIAS Netherlands academic scholarships descriptions carefully and prepare the required documents for the scholarship to study abroad.

Project Proposal (max. 1000 words)
Motivation Statement (max. 150 words)
Updated CV
Justification of why you had to flee or suspend work (if applicable)

Step 3: Submit an online application for research fellowships.

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Safe Haven Fellowship Benefits?

Successful applicants will receive:

A 5-month fully funded residency in Amsterdam
A €3,500 monthly stipend
Subsidized accommodation or commuting support
Reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses
Access to a private office, library, and research support
An invitation letter for visa purposes (visa arrangements are applicant’s responsibility)

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If you are an at-risk scholar or cultural actor, this fellowship can empower you to reclaim your voice, your research, and your future. Amsterdam awaits with open arms and a safe space to thrive.

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