Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

TANDEM “Author with Translator – Translator with Author” offers two‑month residencies in Bucharest for a writer and their translator to work together on a literary or literary‑quality non‑fiction book from the Black Sea region. Both original and target languages must be from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Türkiye or Ukraine (including minority languages), and the program aims to promote contemporary literature across these language communities and foster cross‑cultural understanding.

The Leibniz Institute for History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO) is offering up to three nine-month research start-up grants at its Prague department in 2026. Fellows will develop new research projects focusing on the knowledge and archives of migration or marginalized groups. 

The URIS (Ukrainian Research in Switzerland) initiative offers six-month fellowships at the University of Basel for either the spring or autumn 2027 semesters. Fellows receive a monthly allowance of CHF 4,000, office space, and coverage for travel, visa, and insurance expenses. Successful applicants are expected to reside in Basel, conduct a research project on Ukrainian history, society, or culture, and teach a one-semester course in English or German.

NIAS offers 5- or 10-month residential fellowships in the Netherlands for the 2027-2028 academic year. Fellows will join an interdisciplinary community to conduct independent, self-directed research in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants of Russian or Belarusian nationality are eligible to apply, provided they are independent or affiliated with a research institution outside of Russia or Belarus. NIAS will deny any applicants (regardless of their nationality) who are currently affiliated with Russian or Belarusian universities and research institutes.

ASEEES is offering research grants up to $6,000 to support doctoral dissertation research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in any aspect of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies. Graduate students of any citizenship are eligible to apply.

The University of Regensburg offers a flexible two-week residency between May and November for media professionals to focus on an independent project, such as an article, report, long read, or photo essay. Fellows receive a stipend of EUR 1,400 per week, a comfortable workspace, library and archive access, and the opportunity to organize a presentation or exhibition of their work.

Science at Risk is offering an online professional development program to help displaced Ukrainian scientists boost their international visibility and academic careers. Starting March 26, participants will attend three weekly online workshops (conducted in Ukrainian) focused on strategic communication and leveraging LinkedIn to secure fellowships and grant opportunities. The program provides participants with one month of continued support, individual feedback, and personal consultations.

The European University Institute offers residential Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowships for up to ten months, with flexible start dates across the upcoming academic years. Fellows will pursue independent research within the Economics, Law, History, or Political and Social Sciences departments, and may participate in teaching, seminars, and networking. The program provides office space, library access, and partial funding spanning one to three months, depending on the specific host department.

The German-Ukrainian Academic Society invites applications for its 2026 PhD Thesis Presentation Contest, culminating in a final event in Wildau, Germany, on October 8, 2026. Selected finalists will deliver a five-minute presentation of their research to compete for monetary prizes of up to €300. Accommodation for two nights and travel grants of up to €200 will be offered.

The Sustaining Ukraine Scholarship aims to support researchers at the postdoctoral-level in the humanities and social sciences from the regions affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to spend an extended period (up to two semesters) in either Bucharest or Sofia; financial support can also be granted to researchers who are not in residence for the full period and who plan to continue their work in Ukraine. A monthly stipend of 1000 euros will be offered.

The Established Writers Grant provides support to writers working in Ukrainian or English whose manuscript has already been accepted for publication by a reputable publisher. The grant offers funding to assist with the publication and distribution of works that are of interest to the global Ukrainian community or promote a better understanding of the Ukrainian experience.

The Emerging Writers Grant provides support to new writers working in Ukrainian or English who have not yet published in book form. The grant offers funding to assist with the publication and distribution of works that are of interest to the global Ukrainian community or promote a better understanding of the Ukrainian experience.

Free University Amsterdam is hiring an assistant professor to conduct research and teach on topics related to social inequality, diversity, and international institutions. The position includes research, teaching, and service responsibilities in a collaborative academic environment. The role is a paid academic appointment with a salary of approximately €4,728–€6,433 gross per month and an initial 18-month contract with the possibility of a permanent position after evaluation.

IIE-SRF accepts applications on a rolling basis from professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who face threats and cannot continue their work in their home countries. Scholars from any country and in any academic field or discipline may qualify. Applicants are assessed based on academic qualifications, the quality and/or potential of their work, and the urgency of the threats they face. Unfortunately, IIE-SRF does not support scholars who are seeking to continue their studies (including PhD study) or complete an academic training program.

The Max Planck Society’s Lise Meitner Excellence Program supports outstanding early- to mid‑career women scientists in all disciplines of the Max Planck Society by offering them independent, well‑funded research group leader positions (similar to tenure‑track), typically for five years with the perspective of permanent appointment.

Master’s and post‑Master’s students and researchers in any field from Visegrad countries (citizens of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) to study abroad at any accredited university/institute in other Visegrad country or in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine., for 1–2 semesters of full‑time study or research at accredited universities. Preference is given to applicants not supported previously and to applicants with study/research topics relevant to the V4 region

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering individual fellowships providing up to $60,000 ($5,000 per month) for six to twelve months of independent research and writing. Fellows will work on producing scholarly outputs, such as books, articles, or translations, focusing strictly on American history and culture or Western civilization. The awards are paid directly to the scholar, with projects expected to start between April 2027 and September 2028.

The International Visegrad Fund and the European University Institute (EUI) jointly provide grant program for post-graduate scholars from Central and Eastern Europe interested in European integration to conduct research at the Historical Archives of the European Union.

The GWZO awards scholarships to doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and senior academics/researchers to support research projects on the history and culture of Eastern Europe from the Middle Ages to the present day. Support is offered in the form of mobility grants, research start-up grants, and short-term scholarships.

Culture Moves Europe invites applications for its individual mobility grants, which support artistic or cultural projects carried out in another Creative Europe country with the support of an international partner.