The Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) funds innovative research on the societal impact of digital transformation. We support individual researchers (fellows) and collaborative projects (working groups).
Fellowships: Time and Space for Focus and Inspiration
A fellowship at CAIS provides the freedom to dedicate yourself to your research and the opportunity to become part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community. Step away from daily work routines to gain new perspectives and build lasting connections.
As a fellow, you can spend either six or three months in Bochum, Germany. During this time, we will cover your sabbatical leave from work through financial compensation (e.g. for a teaching substitute) or provide grants of up to 2.000 € per month. In addition, we will provide a fully furnished apartment free of charge. You can invite guests for collaboration and receive financial support for research expenses. Private offices and meeting rooms with modern facilities offer optimal working conditions.
You can apply for our regular open call, or for our special call “Creating a Human-Centered Future: Exploring the Promise of Industry 5.0”.
Find out more: https://www.cais-research.de/en/cais-college/fellowships/
Working Groups: Boost Your Research Collaboration
A working group at CAIS enables you to assemble your own team of experts from different locations to collaborate in a stimulating environment.
We provide modern meeting facilities and catering for groups of up to ten members. In addition, we will cover travel and accommodation expenses. You can spend up to three weeks in Bochum or get together for several shorter meetings.
Find out more: https://www.cais-research.de/en/cais-college/working-groups/
Application
The next deadline for applications is 31 July 2025. You can currently apply for a fellowship taking place between October 2026 and March 2027, or for working group meetings taking place from March 2026 onwards. Please use the application forms provided on our website.
The funding program is open to excellent scholars and practitioners at all career stages and from all disciplines. Both fundamental research and applied projects are welcome.
Questions? Please contact esther.laufer@cais-research.de.
Dr. Esther Laufer
Leiterin CAIS Kolleg/ Director CAIS College
Telefon: +49 234 95315029/ 0176 42404004
email: esther.laufer@cais-research.de
Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) gGmbH
Konrad-Zuse-Straße 2a
44801 Bochum
Deutschland / Germany
Sitz/ HQ: Bochum - Amtsgericht Bochum HRB 16476
Geschäftsführung/ Directors: Prof. Dr. Christiane Eilders, Michael Paul
Vorsitzende des Aufsichtsrats/ Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Christina Reinhardt
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