Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

The Central Asia Research Forum welcomes proposals for paper presentations, panels, and roundtables on the theme of Central Asia on film. The forum will be held on February 18-19, 2026.

The programme provides funding for:
1) a research project or continuing academic training at a state or state-recognised university in Germany or a non-university research institute, which is being carried out in agreement with a supervisor in Germany or

2) a self-organized internship in a company or a non-university institution in the field of GH2 in Germany.

Duration of the funding is between 1 and 18 months for research fellowships and 2 to 3 months for internships.

The programme provides funding for a research project or continuing academic training at a state or state-recognised university in Germany or a non-university research institute, which is being carried out in agreement with a supervisor in Germany. Fellowships can be from 1 to 18 months.
 

International students from all subjects (except the medical disciplines) who have been admitted to a doctoral programme at a German higher education institution are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Eligible candidates come from countries in the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states as well as eastern and south-eastern European (EU) countries.

AuSpire is a postdoctoral training program for talented researchers of any age, nationality, culture, gender, and sexual orientation co-funded by the European Union as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). The fellowship offers a full-time employment contract in Spain for a period of 36 months, stipends for relocation and related travel, and access to an international, multidisciplinary network of researchers from leading industries, research centers, and universities.

Scholarship for doctoral study for highly qualified PhD students with a commitment to social causes. If the doctoral programme is carried out at a German university, citizenship does not matter. In justified cases, doctorates abroad can also be funded; this presupposes that the doctoral candidate has German citizenship or a university entrance qualification acquired in Germany. Funding can be granted for 3 years.

The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Program (REEES) at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in Russian language, literature, and culture. This is a one-year appointment, to begin in Fall 2026, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Russian. Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

This EU-funded initiative provides support for projects aimed at the translation, publication, distribution and promotion of European works of art.

Established in 2025, ASEEES Next Generation Dissertation Research Fellowships provide up to $28,000 for doctoral students at US universities, regardless of citizenship, to conduct dissertation research in Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies for a period of at least nine months. Most research should take place in Eastern Europe/Eurasia, but the fellowship can be used to conduct research for a brief period in a secondary location (such as the U.S.).

This opportunity is a part of the research network “Young Network TransEurope” that aims to promote Eastern European scholarship and collaboration in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Free online seminars will be held on the following dates from 2025-2026: 

20 Nov, How to Write a Transnational History of Ukraine 

27 Nov, Transnational Film History

11 Dec, Regionality, History, and Game Studies

15 Jan, What Does Transnationalism Mean? Some Reflections through the Sociology of Intellectuals and of Culture

22 Jan, Transnational Turn in Literary Studies

29 Jan, Memory and Environment

The Le Studium Visiting Researcher program offers highly qualified researchers on leave from their home institutions the opportunity to carry out a research project (in collaboration with a host laboratory) for a period of 3 to 12 months. The fellowship is open to international scientists who ultimately wish to secure a permanent position in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The award includes travel support, furnished housing, full logistic and administrative support, training sessions, and the opportunity to organize an international conference or workshop. Successful candidates will be hosted in a laboratory or national research center in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is an independent think tank that researches and advises on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Summer Research Fellows will work with a mentor to develop and execute a research project tailored to their experience, skills, and interests. Fellowships will take place in Cambridge, UK, from June 29 to September 4, 2026. 

The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe invites papers concerning religious actors amid radical transformations in the Soviet Republics. Submissions require a short paper proposal of 400 words and a CV. Selected writers will be invited and supported to attend twin workshops in Lüneburg (17-18 September 2026) and Helsinki (29-30 April 2027).

The Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel, an independent research institute for European cultural history, is offering postdoctoral fellowships for a period of 6-10 months for scholars to analyze source material from the library's holdings and advance their research. 4 to 6 fellowships will be awarded annually. 

Monthly fellowship amount is €2200 euros, with a one-time reimbursement for the cost of travel to and from Wolfenbüttel, for a maximum of €2000 euros. The fellowship period begins January 1, 2027. 

ARCNL is a leading research institute located in Amsterdam, dedicated to advancing the fundamental physics and innovative technologies that drive semiconductor manufacturing. This fellowship is designed to attract top scientific talent to conduct pioneering research in collaboration with both academia and high-tech industry. 

The Faculty of Economics and Administration at Masaryk University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in the field of regional economics. This is a fixed-term, 12-month position (with the possibility of extension up to 36 months) beginning September 1, 2026. 

The University of Alberta’s DUSS (Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students) Initiative is launching the fourth stream of its virtual residency program and welcomes applications from eligible Ukrainian scholars. The program is meant to support up to five Ukrainian scholars currently based in Ukraine or in Canada. The DUSS Initiative will provide successful applicants with $2,000 CDN honoraria to support their work and assist them in establishing scholarly connections with the UAlberta community. Where possible, successful applicants will be paired up with UAlberta mentors working in the same or adjacent fields of research for the purpose of collaboration during their virtual residency.

The European New School of Digital Studies offers a Postdoc Fellowship (for applicants who received their PhD within the past 4 years) and a Visiting Professor Fellowship (4+ years since receiving PhD). Successful applicants will receive a full grant to support a research stay at ENS for a period of two to six months.

The Gerda Henkel Foundation offers short-term support to scholars in acute crisis in the form of subsistence scholarships (max. duration 6 months) to support the initial transition to the host country, doctoral scholarships with a funding period of up to two years, and research scholarships with an initial funding period of up to one year. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

The Yale Baltic Studies Program invites applications for the Juris Padegs Post-Doctoral Associate position, a four-month appointment during the 2026-27 academic year. Selected candidates are expected to be in residence in New Haven, Connecticut and participate actively in the activities of the Baltic Studies Program, part of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies. Application review begins February 1, 2026.