Applications for the NOMIS Fellowship 2026 are now available. The NOMIS 2026 fellowship at the University of Basel’s eikones Center is an outstanding program for researchers studying images and visual culture. It offers three fully funded one-year fellowships starting September 1, 2026. These are open to both early-career and established researchers from fields like the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The program is highly interdisciplinary and backs cutting-edge projects that examine images as models, paradigms or tools for knowledge. It digs into how visuals influence science, art culture and society.
Key Point:
- Based at a leading European hub for image studies.
- Welcomes scholars from many academic backgrounds.
- Centers on the cultural symbolic and scientific role of images.
- Full funding for a year of deep research.
- Perfect for those studying the politics, history and impact of visuals.
Fully Funded NOMIS Fellowship 2026 Summary
| Study In | Switzerland |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Fellowship Duration | 3 Months |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Date to Apply | 1st Septemer 2025 |
Fellowship Benefits
- Fully funded 1-year fellowship
- No teaching or admin duties
- Competitive research salary
- Travel and conference funding
- Access to excellent research facilities
- Supports innovative interdisciplinary work
- Networking with international scholars
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the eikones fellowship applicants must meet these requirements:
- Open to all nationalities.
- Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree when applying.
- Be currently researching how images work as models tools or ways of understanding knowledge in any field.
- Submit all application materials in either German or English.
- Show strong academic work such as a published book (like a thesis) or at least three peer-reviewed journal articles.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Doctoral diploma copy
- Two reference contacts (letters not required)
- Writing sample (approx. 20 pages)
- 2–3 page project proposal with references
How to Apply? Fellowship in Europe – NOMIS 2026
Applicants need to apply through the University of Basel’s online portal. The complete application process is available on the official announcement page. Link is given below.