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We’ve loved the vibrant atmosphere at IAS, where people from diverse backgrounds, origins, and cultures share ideas and inspire one another in countless conversations. By fostering this environment, the IAS truly represents one of the highest expressions of academic freedom and inspiration in higher education

Professor Alpár Mészáros and Dr Mauro Bambi
Durham University

IAS opportunities and funding calls

The IAS is able to support interdisciplinary projects at a scale that suits. From looking to develop an interdisciplinary network and identify critical questions with our Research Development Projects, or support for large scale projects with international collaborators developing new perspectives on critical questions with our Major Projects. In addition we have a number of schemes in support of specific fellowships within Durham, as well small scale funds to support film screenings and art exhibitions.  

Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship - call now open

Call for a Charles Wallace India Fellowship. Application deadline - 15 June 2026. More information here.
Group of acaedmics working together

IAS Research Development Projects. Call now open

Smaller scale projects to help develop an interdisciplinary network and identify key research questions. Application deadline midday 11 June 2026.
People in lecture theatre

Addison Wheeler Fellowships - 2026 call now closed.

These prestigious postdoctoral Fellowships provide outstanding researchers with up to three years to pursue original ideas, free from teaching and administration.
A view inside Durham Residential Rasearch Library

IAS Major Projects - our call for 2027/28 is now open

3 year funding including award of IAS Fellowships to nominated individuals from outside the UK to work with the project.
An abstract painting with pink, blue, orange and black paint splotches.

Matariki IAS network - open doors for visitors from other Matariki universities

Visitors from Matariki Universities can have access to the IAS in Durham, and Durham staff visiting other Matariki Universities can benefit from a reciprocal welcome
Palatine Globe