Applications must be submitted via email to: Ellen Werner, Programme Coordinator

ellen.werner@swedishcollegium.se

What is CAT?

The Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) programme supports small, interdisciplinary teams of early-career researchers to develop innovative ideas through a series of short, funded stays at Institutes for Advanced Study (IASs) across Europe.

CAT is not a traditional research grant but a collaborative format designed to foster exchange, experimentation, and the development of new approaches in a highly interactive and interdisciplinary setting.

The initiative was developed within the Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study (NetIAS) and involves institutes both within and beyond the network, providing access to a wide range of research environments and intellectual communities across Europe.

See: Constructive Advanced Thinking (CAT) ⏽ Netias · Network of European Institutes for Advanced Study

2027 Network Research Visit Call for Applications published by the Universität Konstanz (Germany)

We are sharing the call for Research Visits published by the Universität Konstanz (1 to 3 months, preferably between January and July 2027).

• Target Audience: Early-career researchers (up to 6 years post-PhD) from all disciplines or with an interdisciplinary focus, who are currently fellows at one of the collaborating international Institutes for Advanced Studies (outside of Germany).
• Objective: To enhance international research collaboration opportunities between both individuals and institutions.
• More Information: Available on the following webpage: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskolleg/support-measures/research-visit/
• Requirements: A letter of support from a member of the University of Konstanz (preferably one of our fellows) is required.
• Deadline: July 5th, to ensure the selection process is completed before the summer break.

Established by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in 2025, the Gulbenkian Institute for Advanced Study (GIAS) hosts world-class researchers, offering residencies of three to eight months.