Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

Semester-long, residential fellowship at MIT to be held in spring 2026 (February-May) as part of MIT's International Science and Technology Initiatives. Applicants should be either currently or recently teaching at Ukrainian universities or conducting research with Ukraine's Academy of Sciences. Individuals who held positions at these institutions at the time of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, including those who are temporarily residing and/or working in other countries at the moment, are eligible to apply. 

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.

Six-month research and teaching stay in either the spring semester (January–June 2026) or the autumn semester (July–December 2026). URIS initiative aims to advance Ukrainian expertise in Switzerland and contribute to international networks of Switzerland-based university research on Ukraine.

Applications for research groups are sought in dynamic areas of Neuroscience. Resonance with the current research interests in Heidelberg on fundamental aspects of neuroscience, such as functions of neural circuits and their molecular and cellular plasticity in disorders of the nervous system would be favorable. Expertise in timely topics such as in vivo imaging, electrophysiological and neurocomputational analyses of neuronal ensembles, spatial-/single cell-/multi-Omics and advanced organoid/co-assembloid models would be preferable.

PhD project aims to develop/test a theoretical framework of media literacy education as a method of building resilience in a distorted information environment through studying how Ukrainian refugee families in The Netherlands use and co-develop media literacy skills to cope with wartime information challenges. Successful candidates will develop their own specific focus within these broad parameters, working under the joint supervision of Dr Olga Pasitselska and Dr Annamária Neag (Centre for Media and Journalism Studies) with Prof Marcel Broersma as the professor of record. 

Research Master's or Master's degree in media studies, communication, or related discipline required. Appointment begins on 1 September/October 2025 at the latest. 

Individual research grants for Ukrainian scholars whose work has been affected by the war. 

Grant award for $3,000 USD, multiple grants available. 

Fixed-term contract (21 month). Knowledge of French, German and/or Dutch is considered an asset. Knowledge of machine learning and at least one programming language (especially Python) preferred. Salary: EUR 83099/year.

Research grants for displaced Russian scholars who have left Russia since February 2022. Individual and group research grants available; teams must include at least one member who is a citizen of the country from which the Russian scholar is applying. 

Individual grant awards for $3,000 USD, group grants for $5,000 USD. Multiple grants available. 

Successful applicant will prepare and defend a doctoral dissertation on "Internal judicial independence in the Belgian legal order." 12-month trial period with possibility of extension up to 48 months. Project begins October 1, 2025. Knowledge of Dutch and French strongly preferred.

Seeking a highly motivated applicant to conduct multidisciplinary research on existing policies about QSC and encryption (including relevant general and sectoral cybersecurity regulations) and the geopolitical aspects of the QSC transition. 

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. 

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

The position involves designing and conducting research utilizing regional big data. The primary task is to develop the field of regional data analytics and study the local aspects of changing work and leisure in South Savo region, particularly using electricity consumption data.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a PhD candidate to investigate the effects of digital technologies on children and adolescents. Project will encompass a longitudinal field experiment lasting 6-12 months. Term appointment begins September 1, 2025 for an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of extension to a maximum term of 4 years. 

Monthly compensation is between €2901 - €3707, determined upon employment. 

Postdoctoral research on modeling the impacts of soil pollution on social ecosystems services. 

Support for relocation to Brno provided. 

Ukrainett+ offers seed funding to support the development of Ukraine-related research projects and collaboration between Norwegian and Ukrainian institutions. Funding (up to NOK 50,000) supports activities like travel, seminars, and project planning, with the goal of future external funding applications.

The German-Ukrainian Academic Society is hosting its 9th annual PhD Thesis Presentation Contest to promote academic collaboration with Ukraine. PhD students researching abroad, collaborating with Ukrainian institutions, or working on Ukraine-related topics are eligible. Finalists will present a 5-minute talk on 1 October 2025 in Bayreuth, Germany, with cash prizes and travel support offered. 

Fellowships will include a one-time payment of $2,000, a six-month affiliation with the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S., a profile page on our website, and access to a shevchenko.org email address.

Seeking an instructor for a synchronous, fully online intensive beginner Ukrainian course in summer 2025. The course will be taught over 6 weeks, Monday-Thursday for 2.5 hours/day. Applicants should have permission to work in the US (work visas cannot be provided). CVs and a brief introductory email should be sent to anna.geisherik@stonybrook.edu. 

The School for International Studies invites applications for the Farley Distinguished Visiting Scholar position for the 2026-2027 academic year, welcoming applications addressing the history of international law and diplomacy, with particular interest in Canadian foreign policy. The scholar will design and teach at least one International Studies course, in addition to completing their proposed research plan and a public engagement activity at the university. 

Stipend is up to $55,000 CAD, with an additional budget of $7,500 CAD for public engagement activities. Applicants outside Canada will require a work permit.