For new early-career staff members at the University of Edinburgh
The Institute proudly announces the opportunity for new UoE colleagues to become part of our community of research. IASH was established in 1969 to promote interdisciplinary research in the arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
It provides an international, interdisciplinary and autonomous space for discussion and debate. Since its foundation, more than 1,500 scholars from over 70 countries have held Fellowships; and up to 28 Fellows are in residence at any one time. Housed in a secluded 19th-century courtyard overlooking the Meadows, the Institute is adjacent to most centres of University activity.
"I really enjoyed the inclusive and warm culture of IASH. All the activities, seminars and workshops were very valuable to me. I appreciate all the support offered to me this year, most importantly the continuous pastoral and academic care and guidance... which gave me my faith back in academia!"
2023-24 Affiliate
New IASH Affiliates can join the Institute for academic year 2025-26. To apply for Affiliate status, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
• You must be a current UoE contracted staff member (including fixed term contracts) generally no more than 5 years post-PhD as determined by date of graduation
• You must be currently research active or (for Teaching Fellows only) have a research interest in an area that aligns with an IASH core theme (e.g. medical humanities, digital humanities, public humanities, environmental humanities, decoloniality; themes aligned to GENDER.ED or RACE.ED or other interdisciplinary research across the humanities and social sciences)
As an IASH Affiliate, you receive:
• Affiliate status lasting one academic year or until the end of your UoE contract if shorter than one year, renewable on request
• An Affiliate webpage on the IASH website to build your profile
• Regular training sessions and skills development
• Invitations to attend our weekly seminars, events, mini-retreats and writing groups (not including Fellows’ Lunch)
• Assistance with organising Speculative Lunches, book launches, etc. including free room hire
• Access to financial support for workshops/symposia where one or more current Fellows are co-organisers
To apply, please send a short cover letter to iash@ed.ac.uk by Thursday 31 July 2025 outlining your current research and interest in joining the IASH community. Places are limited and acceptance cannot be guaranteed.