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Vienna meets Prague Festival 2026: 22.–25. April
Bereits das siebte Jahr in Folge bringt Vienna meets Prague ein facettenreiches Kulturprogramm aus Österreichs Nachbarland nach Wien. Gemeinsam mit den Partnerinstitutionen präsentiert das IWM über fünf Tage hinweg Literatur, Poesie, Film und Musik…
ERC Mentoring Initiative: Call for Applications
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna), together with the Polish Academy of Sciences and generously supported by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, has established a mentoring initiative for applicants for European Research…
Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2026 Emma Goldman Awards
On 5 March, the IWM hosted the annual Emma Goldman Awards, co-organized with the independent, Netherlands-based FLAX Foundation. The awards are named after feminist Emma Goldman (1869-1940), who is considered one of the most important figures in…
Did Vienna Invent the Modern World, Richard Cockett?
So many of us seem to be scrambling to understand where the world is heading. Decade-old certainties seem to crumble before our eyes. Perhaps we are reaching the moment that Karl Marx predicted when all that is solid melts into air. But don’t panic…
New Fellows Joining the IWM in March
This month, we welcome nine new fellows to the Institute. Learn more about their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to iwm-pr@iwm.at.
Lesia Ukraїnka and the World: Timothy Snyder and Olesya Khromeychuk in Conversation
This year marks the 155th anniversary of the birth of Lesia Ukraїnka (1871-1913), one of Ukraine’s most distinguished writers and intellectuals. Born Larysa Kosach on 25 February 1871 in Novohrad-Volynskyi (now Zviahel) in today’s Zhytomyr region in…
On Hope and Democracy by Olesya Khromeychuk
How a legacy of 'hopeless hope' shapes Ukraine’s fight for freedom
New Fellows Joining the IWM in February
We are delighted to welcome eight visiting fellows to the Institute in February. Learn more about their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to iwm-pr@iwm.at.
A New Fellowship Honoring the Legacy of Karel Schwarzenberg
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) is pleased to announce the inauguration of the Karel Schwarzenberg Fellowship, established in memory of the eminent Czech-Austrian statesman and politician. We are delighted to welcome Věra Jourová, former Vice…
The IWM Invites Applications for the Position of Rector
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna, Austria, invites outstanding candidates to apply for the position of Rector. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a renowned institution dedicated to the humanities and social sciences and to…
We Welcome the First Fellows of 2026
The six visiting fellows listed below will be joining the Institute in January. Learn more about their fellowships and research projects by clicking on their names. For interview requests or media inquiries, please reach out to iwm-pr@iwm.at.
This Was Our Year 2025 in Books—Happy Holidays and See You Next Year!
The IWM will be closed over the Christmas period from 24 December and reopen its doors on 7 January 2026. To keep you inspired over the holidays, we have curated a selection of 12 books from our library to accompany your reading. We wish you a…