ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome applications from anyone whose work challenges the status quo, reveals hidden truths, or reimagines how we can live more sustainably and justly. This includes (but isn’t limited to): 

Artists, filmmakers, and writers

Activists, organizers and community leaders

Journalists, legal practitioners, and policy advocates

Conservationists, sustainability practitioners, and entrepreneurs

Academics from any discipline 

You don’t need to fit into an academic mold. If your work uncovers hidden stories, challenges assumptions, or imagines new possibilities, we want to hear from you.

Your work should fit the themes of the communities Critical Pathways and Towards a Circular Economy and Society, 

This Year’s Theme: Making Visible the Invisible

Timing: Fellows are expected to join us in Utrecht in October-November 2026 (exact dates flexible)

Duration: 4 to 6 weeks

Interested? Fill out this form (.docx) and send it, together with your CV, to coordinator Tom Gerritsen at criticalpathways@uu.nl. Deadline: 27 April 2026   

Fellows will be integrated into our communities, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and collaborate with leading scholars from various fields. They encourage fellows to actively engage with the university and external partners to enrich their experience and contribute to the goals of our communities and will support them in doing so.  

BENEFIT:

Support: We offer a budget of up to €10,000 to cover travel, accommodation, living expenses, and visa costs. We can also help arrange travel and housing if needed.

Resources: You’ll have access to office and meeting spaces, the university library, and ICT resources.