Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

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 Geneva is hiring a full-time Associate or tenure-track Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics. Starting around February 1, 2027, the successful applicant will teach social sciences at the Bachelor and Master levels, supervise student research and PhD dissertations, and collaborate across departments. 

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 Nijmegen School of Management is hiring an Assistant Professor of International Relations to teach and conduct research in Global Political Economy. This position offers a gross monthly salary of €4,728 to €6,433. The successful applicant will teach Bachelor's and Master's courses, participate in interdisciplinary research groups, and take on administrative duties. 

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.

Fully funded senior research fellowships (up to 10 months) at EUI in Florence for established scholars with an international reputation in economics, history, law, or political and social sciences. Fellows receive a €3,000 monthly stipend, participate in departmental activities, and pursue their own research projects while in residence at EUI

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.

CAS Sofia offers up to five-month residential fellowships in Sofia, Bulgaria, during either the Winter (October 2026–February 2027) or Summer (March–July 2027) semesters. Fellows will receive a €1,000 monthly stipend, free accommodation, and allowances for travel, visas, and research expenses. Successful applicants will conduct independent research connecting the humanities to contemporary global challenges, participate in academic seminars, and produce a final paper in English.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IIE-SRF provides yearlong fellowships (about USD 30,000 plus host support) for threatened and displaced professors, researchers, and public intellectuals from any country and discipline, enabling them to hold temporary visiting academic positions at partner universities worldwide so they can continue their work in safety. Placements worldwide. IIE-SRF cannot support scholars who have been displaced or have resided outside their home countries for more than two years; hold citizenship or permanent residency in a safe second country. For Ukrainian applicants, IIE-SRF is focused on supporting fellowships undertaken in Eastern or Central Europe and are unable to consider applications from Ukrainian scholars seeking placements elsewhere in Europe, including Western Europe.

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.

Research grants (1–24 months) for individual and team projects in the humanities and social sciences on forced migration, displacement, and related themes, supporting scholars to conduct in‑depth research in one of six core areas of Forced Migration Studies. Support can be provided for a period of min. one month and max. 24 months