News type: Alumni
NIAS Podcast: Why many diversity programs backfire
One of Donald Trump's first acts in office was to sign an executive order eliminating diversity initiatives across the federal government. Proponents of these programmes argue that dismantling them undermines efforts to promote equality in workplaces and organisations.Apply Now for a Summer Stay
Former fellows who would like to return to NIAS and live and work at the institute in the center of Amsterdam, can now apply for a Summer Stay.NIAS Open Call: Apply now!
Have you ever dreamed of a space where your ideas can flourish, free from academic constraints and institutional pressures? A place where time isn't a luxury but a resource?Anja Vink will work on ‘Teachers for the Working Class’ as NIAS Journalist in Residence 2025
In February 2025, journalist Anja Vink will begin her role as Journalist in Residence at NIAS. During her tenure, she will work on her book, Teachers for the Working Class, which explores the his...
Double Life
"I listened somewhat distantly to the inner voices in my head, which at first resisted the calm, trying to chase it away with chaos and noise, but as the weeks passed, had to admit defeat and learned to hold their peace."Olga Tokarczuk receives European Literature Prize 2024
NIAS alum and writer Olga Tokarczuk and translator Karol Lesman received the European Literature Prize 2024 for 'The Empusium'.In Memoriam: Anton Blok, 1935–2024
Anthropologist and NIAS Alum Anton Blok died on 24 June 2024 at the age of 89. This obituary was written by Stephen Mennell. Mennell and Blok were both NIAS Fellows in 1987.Apply as early as possible for the next NIAS open call
NIAS will be capping the number of applications admitted to the 2025 NIAS Open Call for Fellowships at 215. This means that only the first 215 eligible applications will be considered for a NIAS Fellowship in the 2026-2027 academic year.NIAS awards fellowship grants for the academic year 2024 -2025
NIAS is pleased to announce the endowments of its fellowship grants for the upcoming academic year. Promoting slow science, these grants offer an opportunity for researchers, writers, journalists, and artists to dedicate five or ten months to their research projects within the institute's international and interdisciplinary setting.Vacancy: NIAS looking for volunteering alumni
The NIAS Foundation of Alumni (NFA) and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) are looking for NIAS alumni (x/f/m) to support the NIAS staff towards more attention and care for the social needs of NIAS Fellows. Do you remember that a NIAS fellowship was often academically inspirational, but at the same time could be socially challenging? Do you have some hours to spare and invest in the current NIAS community? Do you live at a convenient distance from our offices and apartments? Then we hope you will join NIAS – once more!Vacancy: Chair Board NIAS Fellows Association (NFA)
At the coming general meeting of the NFA, Philip Spinhoven will step down as chair of the NFA board after having fulfilled this function for seven years.Extraordinary meeting of members of The NFA
On Thursday December 14 at 16.00 h (CET) the NFA-members vote to amend the articles of the association of the Association. This amendment of the articles of the association is an important step...