Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship

The fellowship allows researchers to pursue their own work in applied monetary economics, macroeconomics, macroeconomic policy, public finance or public finance policy within the international and multidisciplinary community at NIAS. Duisenberg Fellows also have the opportunity to meet Dutch academics, policymakers and representatives of financial institutions.

The fellowship is intended primarily for established mid- to late-career researchers and policymakers from the Netherlands or abroad, but exceptionally talented early-career researchers are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience after their PhD by the closing date of the call. The Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship Foundation gives priority to researchers with an outstanding record in applied monetary economics, macroeconomics or public finance.

The working language at NIAS is English. Applicants should speak and write it well enough to take a full part in the life of the institute and to benefit from the responses of their peers.

The Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship Foundation offers one five-month or ten-month fellowship each academic year. The fellow receives a personal stipend. For researchers affiliated with a Dutch university or research institute, a Dutch University Grant is paid to their institution instead. NIAS provides an office and research facilities and, where eligible, subsidised accommodation in Amsterdam or reimbursement of local public transport.

A fellowship at NIAS is a full-time commitment. Fellows are expected to be at the institute four days a week from the start to the end of their fellowship, including Thursdays for the weekly seminar. They are also expected to take part in the introduction period in the first two weeks, and to acknowledge NIAS in publications and other work resulting from it. More information is available under What NIAS offers and Commitment, rules and regulations.

Applications are submitted through the online application form. In the proposal, applicants are encouraged to reflect on how their research might benefit from and contribute to the multidisciplinary community at NIAS. An application consists of three parts:

• the completed form
• a project proposal of no more than 1,500 words, including footnotes and excluding references
• an up-to-date CV

The Board of the Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship Foundation selects the fellow in consultation with the NIAS Director. Suitable candidates who apply through the regular NIAS Open Call may also be nominated for a Golestan Fellowship by the NIAS Director.

The Willem F. Duisenberg Fellowship Foundation was established in 2007 in honour of Willem F. Duisenberg, to foster excellence in economic research in the Netherlands. Until 2022 the fellowship was awarded by invitation only. Since 2023 researchers have been able to apply for it. The Foundation is supported by De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch Ministry of Finance, ING Group, Rabobank, ABN AMRO and AEGON.

The board consists of Professor Klaas Knot (chair), Professor Antoine Buyse, Director of NIAS (treasurer), and Joanne Kellermann. Board members receive no payment, and the Foundation has no employees. NIAS provides administrative and organisational support.