Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

Scholars Without Borders is a program supporting scholars displaced and impacted by Russia's war on Ukraine.

We share these opportunities purely for information. Our list does not mean we support the organizations offering them, and we cannot promise that our community members will have any special advantage when applying. We carefully check details like eligibility, field relevance, and deadlines, but we cannot guarantee our assessment is 100% perfect. We recommend that you also search for additional opportunities yourself.

Institute of Physiology, Czech Academy of Sciences — Czech Republic
Deadline: Open Until Filled
PhD obtained in last 3 years, Fluency in English required.
Additional Details

The Czech Academy of Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project on the development of circadian systems in mammals for an appointment of up to 3 years.

ETH Zurich — Switzerland
Deadline:
Fluency in German and English required.
Additional Details

Teaches courses in international and Swiss security policy and politics, assumes leadership of the Center of Security Studies at the end of 2028. 

Masaryk University — Czech Republic
Deadline:
PhD required.
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Postdoctoral research on modeling the impacts of soil pollution on social ecosystems services. 

Support for relocation to Brno provided. 

For Scholars of the Region
University College London — United Kingdom
Deadline:
PhD required, scholars from and studying Slavic and Southeast Europe (excluding Russia and Germany).
Additional Details

Conduct research on eastern, central, and southeastern Europe. 

Total scholarship award is £12,000, covering tuition fees for school one term and a living cost stipend of £5,500. 

International Mathematical Union — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Citizen and resident of and pursuing PhD in a developing country as defined by the IMU.
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For scholars completing a doctoral degree in mathematics in a developing country. 

Award is limited to a maximum of $10,000 USD annually. Stipend may be used for tuition fees, living expenses, and travel to institution. Duration of support up to 4 years, or until program completion. 

Gerda Henkel Foundation — Germany
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Masters degree required, no more than 28 years of age by graduation.
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Scholarships available for research projects in the historical humanities. 

Funding period of up to 2 years, monthly scholarship award of €1,920. 

For Scholars of the Region
European Sleep Research Society — Europe (multiple countries)
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Ukrainian nationals, ESRS membership required at time of application.
Additional Details

3-month research grant for Ukrainians leaving or have left Ukraine to support a study stay at a European Institution. 

Maximum amount of €2,800 awarded. 

Oxford International Digital Institute — United Kingdom
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Displaced people located in the UK.
Additional Details

English preparation for life in the UK and English language skills for business. 

Courses are four weeks in length, free of charge, and fully online.  

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation — Germany
Deadline: Open Until Filled
PhD required, cannot be a German national.
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Collaborate with a German host institution of your choice to complete academic research across the natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and/or medicine. 

European Institute of Chemistry and Biology — France
Deadline: Open Until Filled
PhD required.
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Research on the molecular basis of taupathies and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's. 

Texas A&M University — United States
Deadline: Open Until Filled
PhD in Physics, Optics, or Photonics required.
Additional Details

Conduct research and prepare scientific papers in quantum optics and quantum science. 

 

For Scholars of the Region
STEP U.S. — United States
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Russian Nationals residing outside of Russia for no more than 10 years.
Additional Details

After attending the online seminar series on American academic values, participating scholars will become eligible for a travel grant to present their research at a U.S. conference during the 2025-2026 school year. 

 

KIMEP University — Kazakhstan
Deadline: Open Until Filled
PhD, Fluency in English required.
Additional Details

Serve as the team leader for the DPRK Strategic Research Center's work on North Korean economics, politics, foreign relations, and the regional geopolitics of East Asia and the Korean peninsula. 

 

For Scholars of the Region
Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation — Europe (multiple countries)
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Ukrainian nationals, Masters Degree or PhD required.
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3 to 6 month fellowships available for Ukrainian nationals working on non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues. 

Fellows receive a $3000 USD monthly stipend. 

George Mason University — Other (see description)
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Currently enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship.
Additional Details

Supporting students completing major research projects, presentations, and papers, with preference given to work related to IHS focus areas. 

Award of up to $5,000 USD.