Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

The Visegrad Fellowship is a funded opportunity for doctoral students and PhD holders from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine to carry out short research or teaching stays (2–10 weeks) at institutions in another Visegrad country. Fellows receive €500 per week to conduct a clearly defined research project, give lectures or seminars, or work with unique materials in archives or libraries, fostering regional academic cooperation and knowledge exchange. Rolling deadline between January and May.

The Gerda Henkel Foundation invites applications for three types of funding (Research Scholarship, Research Project, and PhD Scholarship) for projects focusing on Historical Humanities. Scholarships up to 3,720 euros per month are available, depending on circumstances. 

The Max Weber Network Eastern Europe invites submissions for an international workshop to support research projects that explore the multi-layered history of human reproduction, family planning, and population policies in Eastern Europe and the (post)-Soviet space. The workshop seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on how reproductive knowledge and practices shaped, and were shaped by, socialist ideologies and state-building. Support is offered in the form of travel and accommodation funding for selected participants to present their work at the Max Weber Forum in Helsinki.

2‑year postdoc to develop generative and deep learning models to design resistance‑proof antibiotics, leading all computational work in a close collaboration with chemistry and microbiology labs at DTU and UCPH.

The Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) offers residential fellowships in the humanities and social sciences in the Stockholm-Uppsala region. Scholars can apply for a single semester or a full academic year of independent research during 2027-2028. Fellows receive a monthly salary and the possibility of free accommodation (applicants are encouraged to also seek supplemental funding). No current university affiliation required.

The Hamburg Programme for Scholars at Risk provides a monthly stipend of €2000 for a period of one to twelve months. Candidates must first identify an academic mentor at Universität Hamburg who will then submit an application on the candidate's behalf. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The Gerda Henkel Foundation invites applications for a new funding initiative to support research on democracy. The initiative is divided into two subsections: "Democracy as a Utopia, Experience and Threats" and "Transformations of Democracy? Or: The Contours of Future Democratic Society." Proposed projects must relate to these themes. Funding is offered for a period up to 36 months.

The European Commission's Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program offers up to three months of mentorship for emerging business owners. Participants will work with experienced entrepreneurs across Europe (either in person, online, or in a hybrid format) to exchange ideas, build international networks, and develop their business competencies. The program provides financial support to cover travel and living expenses in the host country.

The University of Glasgow is hiring a full-time Lecturer in Russian for a fixed-term period of up to 12 months. The successful candidate will teach Russian language and culture courses, oversee the Year Abroad program, conduct independent research, and supervise students. The university may provide visa sponsorship for eligible applicants.

The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowship is a pilot program promoting academic exchange between V4 and WB6 countries. The fellowship funds scholars from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia) who wish to conduct research at an institution in a V4 country (Czechia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovakia). Scholars from V4 countries can likewise apply for support to conduct research at an institution in a WB6 country.

The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) and the Knights of Vartan offer grants to support research and publication in the field of Armenian Studies. Funds can be used to cover travel, digitization, research materials, or book publication costs, but cannot be applied toward tuition or living stipends. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with submission deadlines on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) offer funding to support collaboration between Dutch and Ukrainian scholars. Ukraine-based researchers can join ongoing NWO-funded projects as co-applicants for 6 to 24 months. The initiative provides grants of up to €30,000 per project, offering a maximum of €1,250 per month to cover remuneration, materials, and travel for one full-time researcher based in Ukraine. Each Ukrainian institution is limited to receiving two grants.

The Art Explora and Académie des beaux-arts European Award provides grants ranging from €30,000 to €50,000 to support innovative arts and culture projects that encourage audience engagement. The funding can be used by organizations to launch a new initiative or add a new dimension to an existing one, covering either capital or operating expenses. Applications are open until June 26, 2026, and the winning projects will be announced in November 2026. 

Meridionale invites applications for post-doctoral fellowships to support advanced research projects within its "Global History and Governance" research program. The position encourages interdisciplinary approaches examining historical processes of globalization, legal history, political institutions, and the dynamics of global governance from a historical perspective. Support is offered in the form of a full-time, fixed-term research fellowship at a premier Italian institute, providing research resources, travel allowances, and a collaborative international academic environment. 

The University of Hamburg seeks to grant a number of Philipp Schwartz Fellowships to support scholars at risk who are unable to continue their research in their home countries. Successful candidates will receive roughly €2,780/month for a period of 24 months (with the possibility of extension up to another 12 months). The call is made biannually: in June (funding begins the following January) and in December (funding begins the following July). Interested candidates should contact the university, which will handle the application on the candidate's behalf.

The Mieroszewski Center invites applications for its "Neighbourhood Trialogue" autumn school to support interactive educational initiatives and open dialogue among young leaders from Central and Eastern Europe. The program creates a safe space for Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian participants to engage with history and contemporary regional challenges, conducting classes in all three languages to foster deep cross-border understanding. Support is offered in the form of a fully funded autumn school experience, with the Center completely covering all participation, accommodation, meals, and transportation costs.

The Simpson Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a motivated PhD student or Postdoctoral Fellow from Ukraine to join our team. We are a continuously funded research group investigating heart failure, cardiorespiratory syndrome, Group 2 pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac hemodynamics using small animal surgical models. Our lab is fully equipped for invasive hemodynamics, telemetry, histology, molecular biology, and echocardiography.

For a PhD candidate: Full funding is available. The position is suited to someone with a background in physiology, biomedical science, or a related discipline.

The Simpson Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) is seeking a motivated PhD student or Postdoctoral Fellow from Ukraine to join our team. We are a continuously funded research group investigating heart failure, cardiorespiratory syndrome, Group 2 pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac hemodynamics using small animal surgical models. Our lab is fully equipped for invasive hemodynamics, telemetry, histology, molecular biology, and echocardiography.

Salary support is secure for 1yr with renewal for multiple years. Candidates with experience in rodent surgical models, cardiac physiology, or respiratory physiology are encouraged to apply.

Individual fellowships for postdoc/experienced researchers of any nationality and field to conduct 6–24 month research projects with a host in Germany, with monthly stipend, travel and family support, plus alumni funding. The programme is part of the Global Minds Initiative Germany of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) awards scholarships to international (non-EU) students in degree courses or PhD programs at higher education institutions in Germany on an annual basis. Candidates from any academic field (apart from medicine/dentistry) are welcome to apply.