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.)

European Commission – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) — Other (see description)
Deadline:
PhD, ≤8 yrs research exp, mobility rule (≤12/36 months in host country)
Additional Details

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 fund 12–24 month research projects in any field, supporting international mobility to/within Europe or globally, with dedicated openness to displaced researchers, including those affected by war.


 

Hans Böckler Foundation — Germany
Deadline:
Postdoctoral researchers and junior professors
Additional Details

The Maria Weber Grant finances partial coverage of the award recipients' teaching obligations for one or two semesters (up to 12 months), giving them more time to focus on their research. Funding of up to €40,000 (€20,000/semester) is available. Outstanding researchers from all disciplines are invited to apply.

 

Gerda Henkel Foundation — Germany
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Admission to doctoral studies
Additional Details

The PhD scholarships support highly qualified junior academics from the historical sciences. The funding will be awarded over a period of up to 2 years.

For Scholars of the Region
Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies — Canada
Deadline:
Enrollment in relevant MA/PhD program at Canadian university, Canadian citizens/landed immigrants
Additional Details

The Olga Wirsta Award in Communications, Journalism and Media Studies aims to promote a better understanding of the Ukrainian-Canadian experience by supporting projects, theses, or dissertations focused on issues relevant to the community. One award is granted annually in the amount of $2,500 for MA students and $4,000 for PhD students, respectively.

For Scholars of the Region
GFPS-Polska — Poland
Deadline:
Ukrainian students (<26) or PhDs enrolled in universities; Polish proficiency required
Additional Details

GFPS-Polska offers a semester-long scholarship for students and doctoral candidates (currently enrolled at a Ukrainian or Polish university) to study at a university in Poland during the summer semester. Selected fellows receive a monthly stipend of ~$700 (2,500 PLN), assistance with university enrollment, and full coverage for two scientific and cultural seminars. Applicants are expected to be active in civil society and must arrange their own university placement or study plan prior to the interview stage.