Brief Information
The KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 offers a prestigious fully funded research residency in Amsterdam for five months. It includes a stipend (or Dutch University Grant), office space, access to KB collections and research facilities, subsidized housing (where eligible), and integration into a vibrant interdisciplinary academic community. The application deadline is 16 March 2026 (12:00 noon CET).
Key Dates & Details
- Application Deadline: 16 March 2026 (12:00 CET)
- Fellowship Duration: 5 months (September 2026 – January 2027)
- Location: NIAS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Funding / Benefits: Personal stipend or Dutch University Grant, office & research access, KB collections, subsidized housing or transport reimbursement, academic programs, practical support
- Target Group: Researchers and creative practitioners with at least three years’ post-PhD or equivalent practice experience
- Organiser: Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) in cooperation with KB – National Library of the Netherlands
Table of Contents
Overview
The KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 is a competitive fellowship designed for scholars and creative practitioners to pursue independent, high-impact research related to libraries, cultural heritage, information institutions, or broader societal challenges connected with public knowledge infrastructures. It provides full-time residency within NIAS’s internationally diverse academic environment. Fellows benefit from access to the KB – National Library of the Netherlands collections, dedicated workspace, academic events, and community engagement opportunities.
In addition to independent research time, fellows are encouraged to actively engage in seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary discussions hosted by NIAS. This collaborative setting supports intellectual exchange across disciplines and fosters long-term academic networks with researchers from Europe and beyond.
Eligibility
To apply for the KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a PhD and have at least three years of research experience after completing the degree (or equivalent independent professional experience as a creative practitioner).
- Propose a research or creative project that aligns with the fellowship’s focus on libraries, cultural heritage, or related societal issues.
- Demonstrate strong command of the English language to participate fully in the NIAS research community.
- Be prepared to commit to full-time residency at NIAS for the five-month period.
NIAS welcomes applications from scholars and creative practitioners with or without current institutional affiliation.
Application Details
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year must be submitted online via the official NIAS application portal. Required components typically include:
- A full project proposal (max 1,500 words, excluding bibliography) outlining the research question, relevance, methodology, and expected contributions.
- An academic or artistic CV (up to four pages), including key publications and collaborations.
- A motivation statement (up to 300 words) explaining the project’s fit with the applicant’s trajectory and why the fellowship is timely.
All applications must be submitted before the deadline of 16 March 2026, 12:00 noon CET.
FAQ
Q1: What is the duration of the KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026?
A1: The fellowship runs for five months, from September 2026 to January 2027.
Q2: Is the KB Fellowship fully funded?
A2: Yes, fellows receive a personal stipend or, if affiliated with a Dutch university, a Dutch University Grant. Subsidized housing or local transport reimbursement is available where eligible.
Q3: What are the language requirements?
A3: Applicants must have a good command of English to participate actively in the NIAS community.
Q4: Who can apply?
A4: Researchers with a PhD and at least three years of post-PhD experience or creative practitioners with equivalent professional experience are eligible.
Official Link
Apply and find full details on the official fellowship page:
KB Fellowship at NIAS 2026 – Call for Applications – https://nias.knaw.nl/fellowships/kb-fellowship-2/
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