The Digital Humanism Fellowship funds early-career researchers to spend three months at the IWM in Vienna, examining the complex relationship between technology and humanity, with the goal of building a better society while respecting universal human rights. It exists to support interdisciplinary research that critically analyzes and influences the digital age's effects on society, economy, and geopolitics, drawing on computer science, humanities, and social sciences.

- Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a doctoral program OR PhD obtained not before 21 September 2022. - No multiple applications from the same person in the same academic year. - Previous IWM fellowship recipients must wait three full academic years before reapplying. - Quality and clarity of the project description (max 550 characters) and full project proposal (max 7,500 characters) covering objectives, current state of research, methods, and work plan. - Relevance of the project to IWM's mission (Digital Humanism: technology and humanity, human rights, societal impact). - Benefit of the IWM stay for the project (specific research or writing goals). - Strength of the letter of motivation. - Quality of CV and publications. - Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders).

The page does not list past winners, but typical IWM Digital Humanism fellows are early-career scholars (doctoral candidates or recent PhDs) from diverse disciplines (computer science, humanities, social sciences) with projects that critically examine digital technologies' societal implications. They often have strong academic records and a clear plan for using the IWM residency to advance a specific research or writing project.

The ideal applicant is a doctoral candidate or recent PhD (within 4 years) with a compelling, interdisciplinary research project that bridges technology and humanistic/social concerns, demonstrating clear relevance to Digital Humanism. They have a strong publication record, a well-defined work plan for the three-month residency, and can articulate how the IWM community and Vienna stay will advance their research and writing goals.