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 — one for the Spring Semester 2027 and one for the Autumn Semester 2027.

🔍 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.

📍 Location: University of Basel, Switzerland
📅 Duration: 6 months
🗓 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.

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

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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