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.)

For Scholars of the Region
Peterson Literary Fund — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Published authors (Ukrainian or English language)
Additional Details

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.

For Scholars of the Region
Visegrad Fund/European University Institute — Italy
Deadline:
Post-graduate scholars from Central and Eastern Europe
Additional Details

Grants support post-graduate researchers from Central and Eastern Europe whose work focuses on European integration, enabling them to conduct research at the Historical Archives of the European Union in Florence, Italy.

Humboldt Foundation — Germany
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Postdoctoral researchers
Additional Details

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.

 

 

For Scholars of the Region
Diaspora 2030 — Other (see description)
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Five+ years of relevant professional experience in Germany or another OECD-country
Additional Details

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.

For Scholars of the Region
Armenian Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Additional Details

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. 

 

 

 

For Scholars of the Region
International Visegrad Fund/Western Balkans Fund — Other (see description)
Deadline:
Scholars from V4 and WB6 countries
Additional Details

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.

 

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.