The Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international, research-intensive university, Chartered in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university. It is dedicated to improving quality of life in Asia and Africa. Guided by the principles of IQRA – Impact, Quality, Relevance and Access – AKU’s vision is of inclusive, pluralistic societies where knowledge, compassion and ethical leadership drive positive change. AKU-FAS invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor and Professor in below major fields: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Environmental Studies, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Social Development Studies, deadline, January 15, 2026. Read more at: networks.h-net.org
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ERC Plus Grant
This webpage on the ERC Plus Grant call is provided for informational purposes only, pending the adoption of the updated Work Programme 2026 by the European Commission. The updated work programme, which will confirm the content of this webpage, is expected to be adopted in January 2026. The new funding scheme, ERC Plus Grants, is planned to support outstanding researchers from Europe and anywhere in the world with bold ideas and a vision for transformative research that goes beyond the scope of existing ERC programmes. The funding for this new grant scheme was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her speech of 5 May 2025 on the ‘Choose Europe’ initiative. Read more at:
Science History Institute Fellowships & Travel Grants (Philadelphia) — 2026–27/28 Cycle
The Science History Institute (Philadelphia) hosts one of the largest fellowship programs in the United States for research in the historical study of science, medicine, and technology, welcoming around 20 scholars in residence each year. Through its Beckman Center, the Institute offers short- and long-term residential fellowships for projects that benefit from using its collections, alongside Othmer Library travel grants. Applications for 2026–2027/2028 fellowships are currently open and must be received by 15 January 2026, while travel grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
More information: https://www.sciencehistory.org/research/fellowships/
Call for Applications: “Planetary Transitions 2026” Artist Residency (Potsdam, Germany)
The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program, the City of Potsdam, and the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS at GFZ) invite international artists to apply for the “Planetary Transitions 2026” residency in Potsdam. The fellowship supports projects at the intersection of art and sustainability, fostering dialogue between arts, academia, politics, and civil society, and encouraging critical perspectives. The residency lasts 4–6 months from mid-2026 and offers a €2,500 monthly stipend, plus travel support and up to €5,000 toward housing. Applications (in English) are due 8 February 2026.
More information:
https://www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/node/11905