The Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (ISS PAS) invites expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers who wish to apply for the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF, Horizon Europe) with ISS PAS as their host institution.
We are looking for talented and ambitious scholars from around the world who are eager to conduct cutting-edge research in a stimulating academic environment in the heart of Warsaw, Poland.
The Institute of Slavic Studies PAS is a leading research institution in Central and Eastern Europe with over 70 years of scholarly tradition. We conduct interdisciplinary studies on Slavic languages, cultures, histories, literatures, societies, and identities. We offer a dynamic and internationally engaged research community, access to extensive library and archival resources. We hold the prestigious HR Excellence in Research award, recognizing our commitment to providing a supportive and transparent research environment for researchers at all stages of their careers.
What We Offer
- Support in preparing and submitting your MSCA PF application (including internal review and mentoring)
- A stimulating research environment within a multidisciplinary team of experts
- Full access to ISS PAS’s infrastructure, library, and academic network
- Opportunities for publication, conference participation, and career development
- Office space and administrative support during the fellowship
- Assistance with relocation and integration in Warsaw
Who Can Apply
We are seeking excellent researchers of any nationality who:
- Hold a PhD degree at the time of the MSCA PF deadline (10 September 2025)
- Have a maximum of 8 years of research experience after obtaining their PhD
- Have not resided or carried out their main activity in Poland for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to the call deadline
- Propose a research project aligned with ISS PAS’s thematic areas
- Visit our website to explore the list of potential supervisors (https://ispan.waw.pl/default/en/about-the-institute/departments/)
Preferred topics
- History of Central Europe after World War II, forced migrations, landscape anthropology, and thing studies
- Sociolinguistics, contested languages, language minority studies
- Migration and refugee studies, critical border studies
- Jewish Studies
Timeline
- Deadline for expression of interest at ISS PAS: 30 June 2025
- MSCA PF call deadline (EU): 10 September 2025
- Selected candidates will receive full support in preparing their MSCA PF application.
How to Apply
Please send the following documents (in one PDF file) to horyzont@ispan.edu.pl with the subject: “MSCA PF – Expression of Interest – Your Name”:
- CV (max. 2 pages)
- Short description of your research idea (max. 2 pages)
- Brief statement explaining why you wish to work at ISS PAS
For more information about our research profile, visit: https://ispan.waw.pl/default/en
For more information about MSCA PF, visit: https://marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships
