Scholars Without Borders Opportunities

EIT Community is now accepting nominations of female Ukrainian entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, and mentors who have developed innovative products, business solutions, and contributions to the Ukrainian economy for an award of €10,000 euros. 10 final nominees will be invited to the EIT Jumpstarter event in November, participating in both the Awards ceremony and professional networking opportunities. 

Full tuition waivers for refugees admitted into programs at Kühne Logistics University.

Funding for Ukrainian doctoral students in law to continue their education at the University of Vienna. 3-month scholarship (€2,000 per month) with the possibility of extension.

The Journal of Postcolonial Studies welcomes contributions (specifically related to Russia and the former Soviet Union) that critically engage with postcolonial and decolonial theory, attempt to bridge Western and local epistemologies, compare different geographical contexts of (post)coloniality, or untangle various types of decoloniality—including political, epistemological, cultural and aesthetic, while addressing, among others, a number of themes listed in more detail in the full posting.

The EGOS project (Effective Governance for Cybersecurity and Online Safety) seeks a PhD researcher to join a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the intersection of digital law and online safety, with a particular emphasis on "trusted flaggers" and the interpretation and application of the EU's Digital Services Act. The position will culminate in a PhD dissertation, but has no teaching responsibilities. Initial 1.5 year contract with possibility of extending another 2.5 years upon positive evaluation.

The Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Center for Digital Transformation (CeDIT) seek applicants interested in conducting research on sociological topics related to Digital Sociology and the Sociology of AI for a PhD research fellowship (full-time position for a duration of 3-4 years, depending on teaching responsibilities).

The Dept. of Mathematics seeks applicants with research experience in probability and related fields. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate (German or English) and graduate-level courses (English) for students of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering.

Sarah Lawrence College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure track position in Sociology, with a preference for scholars with expertise in Public Sociology in relation to Medical Sociology. The ideal candidate will have a research and teaching focus on the US, and be able to connect their work to global contexts. 

Compensation range is between $70,000 - $85,000 based on experience. 

Two-year appointment with the possibility of renewing for another 2 years upon positive evaluation. Position begins November 1, 2025 at the earliest. 

The MSCA4Ukraine grant provides support in the form of fellowships to displaced researchers from Ukraine to continue or resume their research activities at host organizations established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Support is open for all domains of research and includes training to develop key transferrable skills across research fields. 

Length of fellowship will be negotiated with the scholar's specific host organization, with a maximum length of 2 years. 

The Human Frontier Science Program Organization invites applications for the HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships, providing opportunities for fellows to obtain funding for novel life science research projects that differ from their previous PhD or postdoctoral work. Applicants must propose a change in their current country of residence where they are not a national, and a change in research field to be considered for the fellowship. 

Fellowships are awarded for a period of 36 months, with funding for postdoctoral salary, research, and travel expenses, and begin between April 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027. 

Scholarships to fund visits of 10-24 months to support students completing their postgraduate education in Germany. Funding begins in 2026.

Non-renewable one- to six-month grants to fund highly qualified Ukrainian graduate students, doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers for short research stays in Germany. Projects carried out in coordination with a scientific host/supervisor in Germany. Project proposals from all academic disciplines are eligible for funding. Qualified Ukrainians may apply regardless of the country in which they currently reside.

IU International University (Berlin) is hiring a freelance German language instructor to start in October 2025. The successful applicant will teach practical language skills (including grammar, daily communication, sentence structure, and cultural context) using provided materials, lead interactive classes and tutorials, and offer individual student support to prepare learners for their professional careers.

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues is offering research grants for applicants based in the Global South conducting research on social issues in the Global South (including Africa, Asia, Latin America, and southern and eastern Europe). Eligible candidates include graduate students, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers. 

Grant awards are $1000 USD for pre-doctoral students, and $2000 USD for postdoctoral students. 

24-month fellowship with the Institute of Physics (Czech Academy of Sciences) or ELI Beamlines Facility. Next call for applications opens August 1, 2025, with results expected in February 2026.

The Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities grants support projects engaging individuals, groups, and communities in critical discussion and creative expression related to the ancient Mediterranean, the global reception of Greek and Roman culture, and the history of teaching and scholarship in the field of classical studies. Examples of successful projects include public lectures, readings, discussion groups, art installations, videos, or podcasts. Candidates from outside the United States are welcome to apply. 

Grant awards are $2,000 USD. 

Scientific Exchange Grants fund research visits of one week up to three months between laboratories in EMBC member states, associated member states or cooperation partners (described in more detail in posting). Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

The Opus Magnum Scholarship supports an established professor at a German university to undertake a 6 to 18 month leave of absence and produce a scholarly treatise in the humanities, cultural studies, or social sciences. The scholarship also funds a substitute professorship for early-career academics to cover the scholarship recipient's leave of absence. 

The successful applicant will receive up to €195,000 euros to fund their work, while the Volkswagen Foundation also funds the substitute professor's salary and up to an additional €5,000 euros per semester for personal expenses. 

The Humboldt Research Fellowship funds postdocs and experienced researchers at various stages of their careers to conduct research in collaboration with German host institutions. Selection committee meets every March, July, and November; please send completed applications and supplemental documents well in advance of the desired selection date.