The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship supports scholars at risk. It is designed for established scholars, artists, writers, and journalists who are unable to carry out their work in their current location or circumstances due to conflict or war.
A Safe Haven Fellowship is granted for a period of 5 months (Sept-Jan or Feb–June).
Fellows are provided with an office, research facilities, communal lunch, participation in the NIAS community and commuting travel expenses or subsidised accommodation in Amsterdam. Fellows receive a stipend of €3,500 per month.
On the NIAS website you can find more detailed information about what a fellowship at NIAS entails and on practical matters relating to the fellowship.
NIAS reimburses both outward and return travel for selected fellows; however, fellows are expected to organise and undertake their own travel arrangements.
Fellows are also expected to apply for their visa and obtain their work permit (if required) at the Dutch Embassy in their home country. Local travel costs to and from the Embassy may be submitted for reimbursement.
For the purpose of issuing visas and permits, NIAS provides fellows with a letter of invitation and applies for their work permit (if required). Only if a fellow is unable to undertake their travel independently due to political, legal, or other restrictions will NIAS attempt to assist in arranging outward travel.
Applications for the first semester of the 2026–2027 academic year close on 31 March 2026 at 12:00 noon CET. The call for the second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year will then open.