Updated: 6/1/2026
Dear colleagues!
Here is the information about international cooperation and mobility options as well as financial support that may be interesting for you
British Council 90th Anniversary Research Fellowships (University of Edinburgh)
The programme provides up to two 12-month postdoctoral fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at the University of Edinburgh, starting in January 2027.
Format and duration
12 months of research work
10 months – based at IASH (Edinburgh, UK)
up to 2 months – in the applicant’s country/region (for knowledge exchange and dissemination of results in collaboration with the British Council)
Funding and support
£2,500 per month (stipend)
reimbursement of travel expenses
workplace at IASH
access to the university library
academic mentoring in the community of visiting researchers
Who can apply
- ü candidates who already have a PhD and have defended their thesis
- ü early career: up to 7 years after completing their PhD
- ü preference – for those who did not receive their education in the UK
Research topics
Research topics should correspond to priority areas in the areas of:
- arts,
- education,
- English language,
- and also to the cross-sectoral strategic interests of the British Council, in particular:
- international relations and “soft power”,
- international development and peacebuilding,
- cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.
Programme objectives
- creation of new knowledge in collaboration with the British Council
- expansion of the geography of research (underrepresented regions)
- development of international academic careers of young researchers
- strengthening UK–international researchers networks
- increasing the impact of British Council data and research
Selection criteria
- Assessment:
- academic and professional experience
- quality and relevance of the research proposal
- experience of working with non-academic audiences (policymakers, practitioners, the public, etc.)
- readiness for knowledge exchange during and after the programme
Key dates
- application start: 5 May 2026 (10:00 UK)
- deadline: 31 July 2026 (23:59 UK)
- results: by the end of September 2026
- scholarship start: January 2027
- implementation at IASH: January – October 2027
- knowledge exchange: November – December 2027 More
Open Call: Research Infrastructures Fellowship (RIFF) for Ukraine
Masaryk University (Czech Republic) has announced an open call within the Research Infrastructures Fellowship (RIFF) initiative, aimed at supporting Ukrainian scientists by providing access to modern research infrastructure and integration into the European scientific space.
The aim of this open call is to collect applications from existing and future Research Infrastructures (RI) in Ukraine for their further inclusion in the Roadmap of Research Infrastructures of Ukraine, which is being developed within the framework of the RIFF project.
The submitted applications will undergo several selection stages, including:
- eligibility check;
- peer review;
- prioritization process.
The results will identify the most capable research infrastructures to be included in the Roadmap.
Participation in the competition also opens up additional opportunities within the RIFF project, including:
- participation in training courses for research infrastructure managers;
- study visits;
- workshops, thematic summits and summer schools;
- participation in scholarship and exchange programs;
- establishing cooperation with European research infrastructures for joint projects in the future.
It is worth noting that inclusion in the Roadmap does not guarantee automatic funding. At the same time, after its completion, it will be actively promoted among international donors, in particular the European Commission, EU governments, international financial institutions and foundations, which significantly increases the chances of attracting funding.
It is also emphasized that this open competition is the only opportunity for research infrastructures to be considered for inclusion in the Roadmap.
How to apply?
To participate in the competition, you must fill out the online application form. The application must be submitted in Ukrainian.
Participants must choose one of two tracks:
Track 1 – for existing research infrastructures;
Track 2 – for infrastructures that are in the planning or creation stage.
It is important that the submitted application meets the definition of research infrastructure according to Ukrainian legislation (harmonized with EU approaches). Detailed requirements are provided in the application form.
Information support
Information webinars in Ukrainian are organized for potential participants, during which explanations are provided about the conditions of participation and the application process. Participants also have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with webinar recordings and presentation materials.
Deadline for submission of applications: July 13, 2026. More
The UK academic mentoring scheme
Science for Ukraine – UK
The UK academic mentoring scheme is run by volunteers from Science for Ukraine-UK as a rapid response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We aim to support colleagues from Ukrainian universities directly affected by the invasion through mentoring.
Science for Ukraine UK mentoring endeavours to support Ukrainian colleagues to navigate through UK academia. We do not cover immigration advice, financial advice and pastoral support - the scheme is only intended for professional purposes. The specific objectives of the scheme are helping Ukrainian colleagues with:
● career planning, CVs & applications
● networking & profile building
● working in the UK (academic culture)
● publication process & academic writing
● securing research funding (UK- funders only)
● promotion and progression
In the scheme mentees will be matched to a mentor of an appropriate career stage and from a similar discipline. The mentoring will commence as soon as the match is found via the PushFar Platform which provides a wide range of opportunities to communicate online and offline, arrange meetings, take notes etc. We anticipate that mentoring sessions will be carried out online via means that suit both mentee and mentor. We advise for the mentors and mentees to meet at least every two weeks for at least 3 months.
What are the benefits for you as a mentor?
- Helping develop the potential of others.
- Enhanced interpersonal management skills & leadership capabilities.
- Improved listening & support skills
- Better understanding of colleagues’ needs, particularly early career academics
- New perspectives
- Increased self-reflection
- Potential networking/collaboration & representation of your institution.
In case you might be able to help our Ukrainian colleagues with we would appreciate if you could let us know by writing a email to . You can also directly register as a mentor under the following link: https://www.pushfar.com/mentor-registration/6Aj4rMK5y8/
More information about the Science for Ukraine initiative and our mentoring can be found under the following links: