The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, Germany is now accepting applications for its prestigious Fellowship and Working Group programs. With a commitment to exploring the societal impacts of digital transformation, CAIS supports cutting-edge research, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and provides scholars the space and resources to think deeply about the future of our digital world.
🎓 Fellowship Program: Time to Reflect, Research, and Innovate
A CAIS Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for researchers to step away from their everyday academic or professional responsibilities and immerse themselves in focused, interdisciplinary research. Whether you’re pursuing fundamental or applied research, CAIS provides:
- A choice of 3- or 6-month residencies in Bochum, Germany
- Financial compensation or monthly grants (up to €2,000)
- Free fully furnished apartments for the duration of the stay
- Access to private offices, modern research facilities, and meeting rooms
- Funding for research materials and guest collaborators
Additionally, fellows can apply under CAIS’s special call: “Creating a Human-Centered Future: Exploring the Promise of Industry 5.0”—an initiative that delves into ethical, social, and technological challenges of our increasingly automated world.
🤝 Working Groups: Fuel Collaborative Research
The CAIS Working Group program is designed for researchers aiming to engage in short-term, high-impact collaboration with colleagues from around the globe. Groups of up to 10 members can benefit from:
- Fully equipped meeting spaces and on-site catering
- Travel and accommodation costs covered
- Flexible scheduling—either one extended stay or multiple short meetings
- A stimulating interdisciplinary environment ideal for co-creating research output
📅 Application Details
The deadline for applications is 31 July 2025.
- Fellowships will run between October 2026 and March 2027
- Working group meetings will take place from March 2026 onward
Applicants from all disciplines and at any career stage are welcome. CAIS encourages diversity in both research topics and participants, welcoming innovative projects that tackle the digital transformation’s ethical, societal, and technological dimensions.
✉️ Contact
For inquiries, email: esther.laufer@cais-research.de
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