Call for applications
The Pufendorf IAS stimulates interdisciplinary research within Lund University. The Institute supports researchers working together across disciplinary borders to develop new areas of research. Read about our yearly calls for Theme and Advanced Study Group applications.
Theme applications
A Theme is to be innovative in nature. It is to centre around a research problem that has not been previously explored. The research problem requires knowledge from several disciplines in collaboration to find a solution. One objective for the Theme's work is to be oriented towards paving the way for future research. The application deadline for Themes starting in September 2026 is 9 December 2025.
ASG applications
An Advanced Study Group (ASG) gathers researchers from different disciplines around a shared research issue. An ASG provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on a research issue that is still at a very early stage of development.
Advanced Study Groups are admitted twice a year through an open call.
The application deadline for groups starting in February 2026 is 10 November 2025.
Deadline for applications to start an ASG in September 2026 is 10 May 2026.
Applying for a Theme at the Pufendorf IAS? Watch our Q&A with the institute's director Stacey Ristinmaa Sörensen.
Contact
Stacey Ristinmaa Sörensen, director
stacey [dot] ristinmaa_sorensen [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (stacey[dot]ristinmaa_sorensen[at]pi[dot]lu[dot]se)
+46 46 222 62 10
Eva Persson, coordinator
eva [dot] persson [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (eva[dot]persson[at]pi[dot]lu[dot]se)
+46 46 222 62 03
Please send applications by email to:
ansokan [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (ansokan[at]pi[dot]lu[dot]se)