HIIG Internet and Society Fellowship 2026

The HIIG Internet and Society Fellowship 2026 is offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. This fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support innovative researchers working at the intersection of society, technology, and democratic governance. Selected candidates will receive variable benefits.

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The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be pursuing a Master's degree with a PhD in progress/planned (Junior Fellow) OR
• hold an advanced PhD or be a postdoctoral researcher (Senior Fellow)
• have demonstrated research experience
• have a detailed research focus on democratic change and knowledge
• be fluent in English
• have an initial research idea to work on during the fellowship period

The selected fellows will receive variable benefits.

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read all details.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to ‘Register'. (Note: If already registered, log in using the registered email ID)
Step 3: Scroll down to the fellowship application form.
Step 4: Prepare all required documents. (CV, motivation letter, research outline, optional writing sample)
Step 5: Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents. Then, click the ‘Send’ button.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation letter
• Research idea outline, including 
• research interest
• a specific fellowship project proposal
• intended outcomes
• Optional: One writing or work sample

Candidates will be selected based on research experience and eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Question: Who is offering the HIIG Internet and Society Fellowship 2026 opportunity?
Answer: The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is offering this opportunity.
 

Question: What is the duration of the fellowship?
Answer: The fellowship lasts for 6 weeks, from 1 June to 18 July 2026, with the possibility of extension.
 

Question: Who is eligible for the HIIG Fellowship 2026?
Answer: Researchers with a Master's degree and PhD in progress/planned (Junior Fellow) or advanced PhD/postdoctoral researchers (Senior Fellow) with a detailed research focus on democratic change and knowledge.
 

Question: What is the last date to apply for the HIIG Fellowship 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply is 31 January 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CET).
 

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the HIIG fellowship application form.

• The fellowship is unpaid.
• Fellows must participate in the mandatory sprint week (dates to be announced).
• The fellowship has a fixed duration of 6 weeks; extensions beyond this period are possible upon request.
• HIIG covers office desk fees and supports collaborative workshops and exchange formats.