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. (Note: results are listed with in order of deadlines--the soonest deadline first.)

Society for Classical Studies — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Projects must focus on the classics and/or the ancient world, and engage broader publics.
Additional Details

The Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities grants support projects engaging individuals, groups, and communities in critical discussion and creative expression related to the ancient Mediterranean, the global reception of Greek and Roman culture, and the history of teaching and scholarship in the field of classical studies. Examples of successful projects include public lectures, readings, discussion groups, art installations, videos, or podcasts. Candidates from outside the United States are welcome to apply. 

Grant awards are $2,000 USD. 

For Scholars of the Region
Association for Slavic, East European, & Eurasian Studies — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Ukrainian scholars and graduate students residing in or displaced from Ukraine
Additional Details

ASEEES is providing free membership and/or conference registration to Ukrainian scholars who face difficulties attending this year's convention because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

 

For Scholars of the Region
British Council Ukraine — Ukraine
Deadline:
Ukrainian creative/professional organizations
Additional Details

The British Council in Ukraine is offering grants of up to 11,500 to support projects that contribute to the development of the Ukrainian creative economy. Five winners will be announced in December 2025.

For Scholars of the Region
Saar-Ukraine University Network — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Vice-rectors or deans/vice-deans at Ukrainian educational institutions
Additional Details

The Saar-Ukraine University Network invites academic leadership from Ukrainian institutions of higher education to apply to their 2026 training course. This is an online intensive professional development program designed to strengthen strategic leadership at Ukrainian universities through bilateral cooperation and international knowledge exchange.

For Scholars of the Region
Max Weber Stiftung/Max Weber Forum Helsinki — Finland
Deadline:
Researchers at all career stages
Additional Details

Organizers Franziska Schedewie (Heidelberg) and Bradley Woodworth (New Haven), in collaboration with the Max Weber Forum Helsinki, invite paper submissions for a workshop that aims to investigate the "window of opportunities" for independent newspaper journalism that opened up during perestroika. Travel costs will be reimbursed depending on budget availability with early career researchers, participants from post-Soviet states (excluding Russia and Belarus) and scholars in exile taking precedence. The workshop will take place in Helsinki from February 26-27, 2026.

 

 

 

For Scholars of the Region
GFPS-Polska — Poland
Deadline:
Studying full-time at Polish or Ukrainian university, Polish fluency
Additional Details

The GFPS is offering stipends of 585 euros/month to Ukrainian university and postgraduate students. Stipends fund one semester of university or postgraduate studies in Poland beginning February 2026. 

 

For Scholars of the Region
Robert Bosch Stiftung — Ukraine
Deadline:
Veterans and other servicemembers
Additional Details

The Robert Bosch Stiftung offers grants to help individuals transition from military service to professional work in culture, education, or the arts. Veterans of the Russo-Ukrainian war who worked in culture or education before their service and other servicemembers who want to work in these fields are eligible to apply.

Azrieli Foundation — Israel
Deadline:
PhD candidates
Additional Details

The Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowship supports international PhD candidates conducting short-term research in Israel in collaboration with leading academic institutions.

The Royal Society — United Kingdom
Deadline:
Early-career researchers, PhD in natural sciences obtained within 6 years
Additional Details

The Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship programme aims to help early-career scientists cover costs associated with establishing an independent research career at a UK university or research institution. The programme aims to attract global talent to the UK and is geared towards international applicants who require a flexible working pattern due to personal circumstances. Decisions will be released by July 31, 2026.

DAAD Ukraine — Germany
Deadline:
For students in both undergraduate and graduate programs
Additional Details

This programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies. Applicants must provide proof of a minimum language level of A2 in German. The courses take place between the months of June and September, in person only.

For Scholars of the Region
Masaryk University — Czech Republic
Deadline:
Relevant undergraduate degree
Additional Details

The full-time Master’s Program in Conflict and Democracy Studies focuses on the discussion of the variety of potential relationships between democracy (and its quality), authoritarianism, totalitarianism, democratization, and conflict. English is the language of instruction. 

Vrije Universiteit Brussel — Belgium
Deadline:
PhD in relevant field, English fluency
Additional Details

The Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) of the Brussels School of Governance seeks applications for a postdoctoral fellowship on the multidisciplinary project "Competition in the Digital Era: Geopolitics and Technology in the XXI Century (CODE).” Applicants should hold a PhD in international relations, political science, economics, law or computer science. This is a full-time postdoctoral scholarship for an initial period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 36 months upon positive evaluation to begin January 1, 2026. 

For Scholars of the Region
Leiden University — Netherlands
Deadline:
PhD in relevant field
Additional Details

The Leiden Austria Centre and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research invite applications for their annual Leiden Visiting Professorship for Central Europe (2026-27/2027-28). Candidates with backgrounds in history, art history, literature and music are invited to apply; social scientists who utilize cultural or historical approaches in their study of Central Europe are also eligible.

For Scholars of the Region
DAAD Ukraine — Germany
Deadline: Open Until Filled
First degree completed by beginning of funding period
Additional Details

Scholarships to fund visits of 10-24 months to support students completing their postgraduate education in Germany. Funding begins in 2026.

European Molecular Biology Organization — Other (see description)
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Active research scientists, graduate research experience
Additional Details

Scientific Exchange Grants fund research visits of one week up to three months between laboratories in EMBC member states, associated member states or cooperation partners (described in more detail in posting). Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

 

 

City University of New York — United States
Deadline:
Ph.D. degree in economics obtained within 7 years (labor economics specialization or related)
Additional Details

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality seeks a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar with a recent Ph.D. to spend two years conducting research on intergenerational mobility and poverty. Priority given to candidates carrying out quantitative, empirical research on one or more of the following, in relation to the United States and/or other countries:

-The measurement of poverty and well-being 
-Public policy directed to child poverty and well-being.

City University of New York — United States
Deadline:
Ph.D. degree in related social science discipline received within 7 years
Additional Details

The Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality seeks to hire a Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar) in Wealth/Wealth Inequality to conduct research related to the United States and other countries or to make cross-country comparisons. This is a full-time, two-year position to begin in August 2026.

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) — Germany
Deadline:
MSc in biology or related
Additional Details

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) offers 12 fully-funded PhD positions.

Volkswagen Foundation — Germany
Deadline:
Must be a professor at a German university.
Additional Details

The Opus Magnum Scholarship supports an established professor at a German university to undertake a 6 to 18 month leave of absence and produce a scholarly treatise in the humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences. The scholarship also funds a substitute professorship for early-career academics to cover the scholarship recipient's leave of absence. 

The successful applicant will receive up to €195,000 euros to fund their work, while the Volkswagen Foundation also funds the substitute professor's salary and up to an additional €5,000 euros per semester for personal expenses. 

For Scholars of the Region
House of Europe — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Ukrainian educators and youth workers
Additional Details

The House of Ukraine offers grants to fund travel to professional development events in the EU or UK in 2026.