The NOMIS Fellowship 2026 at the University of Basel offers a prestigious opportunity for interdisciplinary researchers to delve into the epistemic power of images in shaping science, culture, and society. Hosted at eikones – Center for the Theory and History of the Image, this one-year fully-funded fellowship provides a unique space to investigate how images function as paradigms across various academic contexts.
Since its inception in 2005, eikones has brought together scholars from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences to examine how visual representations contribute to knowledge production. The 2026 NOMIS Fellowships will support innovative projects that explore images as central to scientific, aesthetic, or political thought.
Host country
Switzerland
Deadline
1 September 2025
Eligibility Criteria for the NOMIS Fellowship 2026
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree
- Must have either published a monograph or three peer-reviewed journal articles
- Proposed research must engage with images as models or paradigms
- Scholars from any discipline (e.g., sociology, philosophy, biology, art, history, physics) are eligible
- Applications can be in English or German
- Fellows must reside in Basel and actively participate in eikones activities
Benefits
- 100% salary coverage
- No teaching or administrative responsibilities
- Travel and conference funding
- Access to the full academic resources of the University of Basel
- Engagement with an international research community
The fellowship begins on 1 September 2026 and lasts for one full academic year. Selection is based on the originality, academic quality, and relevance of the proposed research. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed before final decisions are made.
How to Apply for the NOMIS Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Basel’s portal. A complete application includes:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research project proposal
- Sample of writing (e.g., published paper or chapter)
- Contact details of references
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