The DNLF is awarded annually to a leading researcher to work on innovative research that brings together perspectives from the humanities and/or social sciences with the natural and/or technological sciences. Distinguished NIAS Lorentz Fellows may be nominated by leading figures in the Dutch academic community.
A Distinguished NIAS Lorentz Fellowship consists of:
- A fellowship at NIAS for 5 months from September 2027 – January 2028. It includes a private office and participation in a diverse and interdisciplinary community and, if applicable, either accommodation or travel expenses.
- A personal stipend or, for scholars affiliated to a Dutch university or research institute, a Dutch University Grant, given to the institution.
- A workshop at the Lorentz Center on the fellowship topic, with full organizational support and a budget of € 20,000.
The submission deadline is 16 March 2026, 12.00 noon CET.
More information about how to nominate and what a DNLF nomination should contain can be found on the NIAS-Lorentz website.
Nominations will be evaluated by the NIAS-Lorentz Fellows Advisory Board (FAB). Nominees and nominators will be informed of the outcome mid-June.
Contact
For general information about the fellowship and the nomination procedure, contact Henriette Jensenius (Lorentz Center) or Robert Raub. (NIAS)
