Scholars and cultural professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean can apply for the extremely competitive, fully funded CALAS-HIAS Fellowship 2026. It provides a six-month residency in Germany devoted to advanced interdisciplinary research and is jointly coordinated by the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) and the Maria Sibylla Merian Center for Advanced Latin American Studies (CALAS).
Participants can concentrate entirely on their study without worrying about money thanks to the fellowship’s extensive financial support. Fellows receive access to Germany’s top research institutes, libraries, and intellectual resources while working in an engaging academic setting. The curriculum encourages learners to tackle current social, cultural, and political issues by emphasizing multidisciplinary and policy-oriented research.
Additionally, by putting academics in touch with worldwide academic networks, encouraging knowledge sharing, and generating chances for long-term relationships, the fellowship fosters international collaboration. Through lectures, workshops, and public engagement events, it also improves participants’ professional development and academic visibility, making it an important chance to further both research and career advancement.
Host Country: Germany
Funded By: German research initiatives (Merian Centres)
University: Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study, University of Kassel
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be at least at a postdoctoral level and possess a PhD.
- should exhibit a high level of prominence in their field or great international academic recognition.
- Relevant scholarly publications demonstrating proficiency and research experience are necessary.
- Proficiency in both Spanish and English is necessary for efficient communication and teamwork.
- Anticipated submission of a comprehensive, superior multidisciplinary research proposal
Benefits:
- During the fellowship, a monthly stipend of roughly €2,500 to €3,500 is provided to cover living and personal expenses.
- provides lodging in Germany to guarantee a comfortable stay during the study session.
- provides full health insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
- helps with the application and relocation process by offering visa support.
- includes round-trip airfare from the person’s home country to Germany.
- provides access to academic materials, well-stocked libraries, and a specialized research workspace.
Required Documents:
- A cover letter tailored to the fellowship themes and objectives
- An academic CV (maximum 2 pages), including up to 15 key publications
- A detailed research proposal (up to 2,000 words)
- A course proposal for teaching at Kassel
- A copy of the PhD certificate
Deadline: 17 May 2026
