Opportunity

Jan 29, 2026
URIS – Open Call for research and teaching fellowships

The initiative Ukrainian Research in Switzerland (URIS) invites applications for two six-month research and teaching fellowships at the University of Basel β€” one for the Spring Semester 2027 and one for the Autumn Semester 2027.

πŸ” The fellowships are open to postdoctoral scholars in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences whose research contributes to a deeper understanding of Ukraine’s history, society, politics, or culture.

πŸ“ Location: University of Basel, Switzerland
πŸ“… Duration: 6 months
πŸ—“ Application deadline: 16 March 2026

Since 2015, URIS has been funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and aims to strengthen Ukraine-related research, support early-career scholars, and foster international academic exchange.

πŸ”— Full call, requirements, and application details (DE / EN): www.uris.ch

For applicants from

Ukraine

What is offered

Residency or fellowship (on site)

Location of the opportunity

Switzerland

Discipline / work field

Social Sciences, Humanities

Who can apply

Scholars I PhD, postdoc, senior I

Workplace

On site