Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

The University of Helsinki awards scholarships to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to support research projects in the field of economic history. The scholarship is intended to facilitate the completion of high-quality academic work and the dissemination of findings within the international research community. Support is offered in the form of a monthly research grant to cover living and research expenses while working within the Helsinki Center’s academic environment.

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.

Karlstad University invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join the interdisciplinary project “Changing Northern Landscapes: Forestry and Reindeer Husbandry in Sweden.” The position supports research on the power dynamics between the forestry industry and Sámi reindeer herding, utilizing Indigenous feminist methods and critical theory to analyze conflicts, policy-practice gaps, and sustainable collaboration. Support is offered in the form of a two-year, full-time fixed-term employment, providing dedicated time for research, data collection, and international scientific publication

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

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.

The Institute of European and American Studies (IEAS) at Academia Sinica invites applications for open-rank faculty positions (Assistant Research Fellow, Associate Research Fellow, or Research Fellow) to support research in the humanities and social sciences. The Institute seeks candidates focusing on European or American studies, particularly in fields such as law, political science, sociology, history, and philosophy. Support is offered in the form of full-time research appointments at Taiwan's national academy, providing extensive resources for independent scholarship and international academic collaboration.

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.

Fellowships for up to six scholarships for visiting Ukrainian researchers with a placement at CBEES or another department/centre/unit at Södertörn University. This fellowship programme is specifically tailored for postdoctoral researchers, lecturers, and professors currently residing and working on-site at higher education institutions or research institutes in Ukraine. They particularly welcome applications from colleagues in the social sciences, humanities, teacher education, and environmental sciences. 

The School of Russian at Middlebury offers a 4-week academic program designed for heritage speakers who wish to formalize their grammar, reading, and writing skills. The program takes place in Vermont from July 16 to August 14, 2026, following a mandatory online pre-immersion module. This is a tuition-based opportunity ($8,150) rather than a paid position, though limited scholarships covering up to 25% of costs are available.

The Olle Engkvist Foundation funds research related the natural sciences, technology, medicine, and the humanities. Research projects must be connected to a Nordic university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; applicants will be notified within six months.

The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports academics of all nationalities and focus areas (at various stages of their careers) to conduct research at German host institutions. For postdocs, fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years. For experienced researchers, fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

Diaspora 2030 invites applications from qualified individuals with a migration background who wish to contribute their professional skills towards development in their countries of origin, particularly with regard to climate protection, health, and gender equality. Successful applicants will undertake short-term volunteer assignments (between two weeks and three months) with local development organizations, providing valuable expertise that is not always available in the local labor market. Applicants should currently live and work in Germany. Diaspora experts receive financial assistance with travel and other expenses during the course of their assignment, basic travel insurance, and other support from local coordinators.

Osnabrück University and the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) are seeking an Assistant Professor of International Politics for a joint three-year appointment, extendable for an additional three years. Starting as soon as possible, the successful candidate will divide their time equally between teaching English-language Master's courses at Osnabrück and conducting quantitative research on the Global South as a Research Fellow at GIGA.

The Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science in Göttingen, Germany, is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Violence to start by September 1, 2026. The successful applicant will conduct quantitative and qualitative research, co-author academic articles, carry out fieldwork, and mentor junior researchers. 

This funding program supports postdoctoral fellowships focused on a holistic understanding of security, the transformation of the world order, and effective cross-sectoral exchange. The grant provides up to 450,000 EUR for a maximum duration of three years (24 months for research and 12 months for outreach activities). The foundation expects participation in a coordinating program with external partners to foster a European perspective on global security challenges.

The Mieroszewski Center invites applications to join an international summer school for doctoral students and young researchers. The program is aimed at supporting research projects exploring the intersections of historical memory and legal frameworks in Central and Eastern Europe. It will include intensive seminars on transitional justice, memory laws, and the legal processing of the past. Support is offered in the form of full coverage of participation costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals for the duration of the program in Warsaw.

To mark the 200th anniversary of the Decembrist uprising, Kritika and the Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies at UC Berkeley will host an interdisciplinary conference on “Demonstrations” in the medieval East Slavic states, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union. The conference will be held at UC Berkeley (California, USA) from September 25-26, 2026. UC Berkeley offers a limited amount of funding to cover participants' travel and lodging. 

The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe awards research scholarships to postgraduate researchers (PhD candidates and PostDocs) in the humanities and social sciences affiliated with universities in Europe or the South Caucasus. The program supports qualification projects addressing the multiple dimensions of the history of the Soviet Union, its predecessor and successor states, and transregional contact zones. Support is offered in the form of one- to three-month scholarships for research on historical topics in archives and libraries across post-Soviet states (excluding Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine) and Finland.

he Max Weber Network Eastern Europe and its individual locations reserve the right to offer travel grants for participation in conferences, workshops, and colloquia. The program is aimed at highly qualified, internationally oriented scholars in the humanities and social sciences (doctoral candidates, postdocs, and experienced researchers) working on topics that align with the research profile of the network and its locations.

Please note that travel grants are currently only awarded to researchers from post-Soviet states (exceptions: Russia and Belarus) and to researchers in exile without multi-year funding. Members of a German university or research institution should contact their respective home institution.

The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe offers mobility funding to highly qualified, internationally oriented scholars in the humanities and social sciences, including doctoral candidates, postdocs, and experienced researchers. The program supports participation in academic events that correspond to the research profile of the network and its branch offices, specifically targeting scholars from post-Soviet states (excluding Russia and Belarus) and scholars in exile. Support is offered in the form of travel allowances (up to €500) and accommodation allowances (up to €90 per night), intended for researchers who do not currently hold a position or multi-year grant at a university in Germany or internationally.