Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

Jönköping International Business School (JIBS) invites applications for two fully-funded PhD positions in economics to begin in January 2026. 

The Centre for Language Studies (CLS) at Radboud University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to work on their "Futures of Language" project. Initial employment period of 1 year with the possibility of extending another 2 years. Employment to begin as soon as possible. 

The successful candidate will conduct research, teach mathematics (basic, advanced, and doctoral levels), and supervise degree projects and doctoral students. Indefinite-term appointment (no more than 6 years) beginning as soon as possible. Language-learning support provided as needed.

The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy provides grants to support emerging scholars conducting doctoral projects addressing contemporary issues in the social sciences. Applicants from any country are welcome. Grant recipients have five years from the announcement of awards to complete their research projects. 

Grant awards are $10,000 USD each; $7500 USD is awarded initially, with the remaining $2500 USD awarded upon completion of the project (i.e., the approval of their dissertation, acceptance of an article based on the research by a peer-reviewed journal, or the invitation to write a book chapter based on the research). 

The Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology seeks applicants for several postdoctoral research positions in experimental quantum computing with superconducting circuits. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Language-learning (Swedish) support offered as needed. 

Research position (roughly equivalent to a postdoc) with a focus on grammaticalization and language change in Latin or Greek. 

EIT Community is now accepting nominations of female Ukrainian entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, and mentors who have developed innovative products, business solutions, and contributions to the Ukrainian economy for an award of €10,000 euros. 10 final nominees will be invited to the EIT Jumpstarter event in November, participating in both the Awards ceremony and professional networking opportunities. 

The Amherst Center for Russian Culture seeks proposals/applications for a conference to be held on March 28-29, 2026, in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. The conference will examine the prospects and limitations of applying the concept of cultural resistance to the history of the Russian Empire, Soviet Union, and post-Soviet countries. Organizers welcome applicants from diverse disciplines including literary studies, history, anthropology, sociology, political science, education, theater, music, and film studies.

The Journal of Postcolonial Studies welcomes contributions (specifically related to Russia and the former Soviet Union) that critically engage with postcolonial and decolonial theory, attempt to bridge Western and local epistemologies, compare different geographical contexts of (post)coloniality, or untangle various types of decoloniality—including political, epistemological, cultural and aesthetic, while addressing, among others, a number of themes listed in more detail in the full posting.

Full tuition waivers for refugees admitted into programs at Kühne Logistics University.

Funding for Ukrainian doctoral students in law to continue their education at the University of Vienna. 3-month scholarship (€2,000 per month) with the possibility of extension.

The EGOS project (Effective Governance for Cybersecurity and Online Safety) seeks a PhD researcher to join a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the intersection of digital law and online safety, with a particular emphasis on "trusted flaggers" and the interpretation and application of the EU's Digital Services Act. The position will culminate in a PhD dissertation, but has no teaching responsibilities. Initial 1.5 year contract with possibility of extending another 2.5 years upon positive evaluation.

The Institute of Social Sciences at UNIL seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year position to begin between January 1 and September 1, 2026 (to be negotiated). 

The Dept. of Mathematics seeks applicants with research experience in probability and related fields. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate (German or English) and graduate-level courses (English) for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.

Sarah Lawrence College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure track position in Sociology, with a preference for scholars with expertise in Public Sociology in relation to Medical Sociology. The ideal candidate will have a research and teaching focus on the US, and be able to connect their work to global contexts. 

Compensation range is between $70,000 - $85,000 based on experience. 

The Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Center for Digital Transformation (CeDIT) seek applicants interested in conducting research on sociological topics related to Digital Sociology and the Sociology of AI for a PhD research fellowship (full-time position for a duration of 3-4 years, depending on teaching responsibilities).

The Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku seeks a Senior Researcher and Project Researcher on the ERC-funded project "Advancing Digital Democratic Innovation." Employment period to begin November 1, 2025 (or as agreed) and end on October 31, 2027.

The MSCA4Ukraine grant provides support in the form of fellowships to displaced researchers from Ukraine to continue or resume their research activities at host organizations established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Support is open for all domains of research and includes training to develop key transferrable skills across research fields. 

Length of fellowship will be negotiated with the scholar's specific host organization, with a maximum length of 2 years. 

Two-year appointment with the possibility of renewing for another 2 years upon positive evaluation. Position begins November 1, 2025 at the earliest. 

IU International University seeks a freelance Cybersecurity lecturer to teach 18 units at their Bad Honnef campus starting on October 1, 2025.