Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) offer funding to support collaboration between Dutch and Ukrainian scholars. Ukraine-based researchers can join ongoing NWO-funded projects as co-applicants for 6 to 24 months. The initiative provides grants of up to €30,000 per project, offering a maximum of €1,250 per month to cover remuneration, materials, and travel for one full-time researcher based in Ukraine. Each Ukrainian institution is limited to receiving two grants.

The Art Explora and Académie des beaux-arts European Award provides grants ranging from €30,000 to €50,000 to support innovative arts and culture projects that encourage audience engagement. The funding can be used by organizations to launch a new initiative or add a new dimension to an existing one, covering either capital or operating expenses. Applications are open until June 26, 2026, and the winning projects will be announced in November 2026. 

The University of Hamburg seeks to grant a number of Philipp Schwartz Fellowships to support scholars at risk who are unable to continue their research in their home countries. Successful candidates will receive roughly €2,780/month for a period of 24 months (with the possibility of extension up to another 12 months). The call is made biannually: in June (funding begins the following January) and in December (funding begins the following July). Interested candidates should contact the university, which will handle the application on the candidate's behalf.

Meridionale invites applications for post-doctoral fellowships to support advanced research projects within its "Global History and Governance" research program. The position encourages interdisciplinary approaches examining historical processes of globalization, legal history, political institutions, and the dynamics of global governance from a historical perspective. Support is offered in the form of a full-time, fixed-term research fellowship at a premier Italian institute, providing research resources, travel allowances, and a collaborative international academic environment. 

The Mieroszewski Center invites applications for its "Neighbourhood Trialogue" autumn school to support interactive educational initiatives and open dialogue among young leaders from Central and Eastern Europe. The program creates a safe space for Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian participants to engage with history and contemporary regional challenges, conducting classes in all three languages to foster deep cross-border understanding. Support is offered in the form of a fully funded autumn school experience, with the Center completely covering all participation, accommodation, meals, and transportation costs.

The Simpson Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a motivated PhD student or Postdoctoral Fellow from Ukraine to join our team. We are a continuously funded research group investigating heart failure, cardiorespiratory syndrome, Group 2 pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac hemodynamics using small animal surgical models. Our lab is fully equipped for invasive hemodynamics, telemetry, histology, molecular biology, and echocardiography.

Salary support is secure for 1yr with renewal for multiple years. Candidates with experience in rodent surgical models, cardiac physiology, or respiratory physiology are encouraged to apply.

The Simpson Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a motivated PhD student or Postdoctoral Fellow from Ukraine to join our team. We are a continuously funded research group investigating heart failure, cardiorespiratory syndrome, Group 2 pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac hemodynamics using small animal surgical models. Our lab is fully equipped for invasive hemodynamics, telemetry, histology, molecular biology, and echocardiography.

For a PhD candidate: Full funding is available. The position is suited to someone with a background in physiology, biomedical science, or a related discipline.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) awards scholarships to international (non-EU) students in degree courses or PhD programs at higher education institutions in Germany on an annual basis. Candidates from any academic field (apart from medicine/dentistry) are welcome to apply.

Individual fellowships for postdoc/experienced researchers of any nationality and field to conduct 6–24 month research projects with a host in Germany, with monthly stipend, travel and family support, plus alumni funding. The programme is part of the Global Minds Initiative Germany of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

The Russian History Museum is hiring a full-time Curator of Collections based in Jordanville, New York (with partial remote work possible). The successful candidate will oversee collections management, curate exhibitions, conduct scholarly research, and guide acquisitions related to Russian history and the émigré experience. The position offers a salary of $60,000-$64,000 alongside health insurance, retirement matching, and funding for professional development. Review of applications began in May and will continue until the position is filled.

Miami University is hiring a full-time, on-campus Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor of Russian at its Oxford campus. The successful applicant will teach a full course load covering Russian language, literature, and culture at all levels. The position begins August 2026 and offers full benefits and a salary commensurate with experience, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. 

Princeton University welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support independent research and teaching in the liberal arts for the 2027–2030 academic cohorts. Fellowships are available across several tracks, including multiple Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society, a fellowship in Humanistic Studies, and a fellowship in Political Theory and Human Values. Support is offered in the form of a three-year Associate Research Scholar appointment, providing competitive financial support, research allowances, and integration into Princeton's collaborative academic community.

ZOiS offers to host researchers undertaking longer residencies through external funding programs like DAAD, Erasmus+, or the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. While ZOiS does not provide direct financial support, it offers an institutional base for scholars to work on independent projects. Visiting researchers are expected to engage in dialogue with ZOiS staff and present their findings at the institute's colloquium. Applications to secure ZOiS as a host institution are accepted twice a year, with deadlines on March 1 and September 1.

The University of Amsterdam is seeking  candidates for a postdoc in the Soft Matter group at the University of Amsterdam. This fully funded experimental project aims at deepening our understanding of physical mechanisms involved in, e.g., liquid sprays, emulsions and solid friction, with applications in pharmaceuticals, food industry, agriculture and semiconductors.

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 fund 12–24 month research projects in any field, supporting international mobility to/within Europe or globally, with dedicated openness to displaced researchers, including those affected by war.

The Maria Weber Grant finances partial coverage of the award recipients' teaching obligations for one or two semesters (up to 12 months), giving them more time to focus on their research. Funding of up to €40,000 (€20,000/semester) is available. Outstanding researchers from all disciplines are invited to apply.

The PhD scholarships support highly qualified junior academics from the historical sciences. The funding will be awarded over a period of up to 2 years.

The Olga Wirsta Award in Communications, Journalism and Media Studies aims to promote a better understanding of the Ukrainian-Canadian experience by supporting projects, theses, or dissertations focused on issues relevant to the community. One award is granted annually in the amount of $2,500 for MA students and $4,000 for PhD students, respectively.

GFPS-Polska offers a semester-long scholarship for students and doctoral candidates (currently enrolled at a Ukrainian or Polish university) to study at a university in Poland during the summer semester. Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of ~$700 (2,500 PLN), assistance with university enrollment, and full coverage for two scientific and cultural seminars. Applicants are expected to be active in civil society and must arrange their own university placement or study plan prior to the interview stage.