Digital Humanism Fellowship 2026-2027 Opens Applications for Fully Funded Research Fellowship in Vienna
The Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna has opened applications for its 2026-2027 Digital Humanism Fellowship. The program seeks interdisciplinary researchers to study the societal impacts of digital technology, excluding projects that focus solely on digital humanities tools.
Why it matters
As AI and digital transformation reshape society, academic research into the ethical and governance implications of these technologies becomes increasingly critical.
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) has officially opened applications for the prestigious Digital Humanism Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year. The fellowship offers doctoral candidates and early-career postdoctoral researchers from around the world the opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary research in Vienna, Austria, while contributing to critical discussions on the relationship between technology and society.
Hosted under the Institute’s Digital Humanism Program, the fellowship encourages scholars from diverse academic backgrounds to examine how digital technologies shape humanity, governance, economics, culture, and global society. Applications are open until 21 September 2026, providing an excellent opportunity for researchers seeking international academic collaboration and professional development.
About the Digital Humanism Fellowship
The Digital Humanism Fellowship promotes research that explores the complex interactions between technological innovation and human society. Rather than focusing solely on technological advancement, the programme seeks research that contributes to building a more inclusive, ethical, and human-centred digital future.
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