Opportunities

The Emmy Noether Programme gives exceptionally qualified early career researchers the chance to qualify for the post of professor at a university by leading an independent junior research group for six years. The program is open to postdocs and junior professors with temporary contracts who are at an early stage in their research careers. There are no general submission deadlines. Proposals can be submitted at any time following the program's requirements. More information at: https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/emmy-noether

The Heinrich Böll Foundation will open a call for Doctorate scholarships for students from Germany and other countries (including refugees). Applications from July 15, 2024, to September 1, 2024. More information at: https://www.boell.de/de/stipendium-promotion

The United Nations has an open call for the Fellowship program for people of African descent. The program is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who promote the rights of people of African descent. Applications are open until May 31, 2024. More information at: https://www.ohchr.org/en/about-us/fellowship-programmes/fellowship-programme-people-african-descent

The United Nations Development Program (PNUD/UN) has an open call for a Project Analyst. Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Human Development Unit, the Project Analyst will contribute to activities on the themes of human and sustainable development, the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes of the project, the National, Regional, and Global HDRs, and the Atlas of Human Development in Brazil, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. The Project Analyst will also carry out other activities related to the human development thematic agendas as directed by the Coordination Office. Applications are open until May 22, 2024. More...

The United Nations Development Program (PNUD/UN) has an open call for Senior Test Analysts (8 vacancies) by the Justice 4.0 program. Justice 4.0 is one of the largest digital transformation programs in the world for the Judiciary. Started in 2020, as a result of a cooperation agreement signed between the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the United Nations Development Program (PNUD/UN), the project aims to develop and improve technological solutions to make the services offered by Justice more efficient, effective and accessible to the population, in addition to optimizing procedural management for magistrates, civil servants, lawyers, and other actors...

The University of Lodz has an open position for an Assistant Professor in the Arts field. Applications until 9th June 2024 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) More information at: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/233452  and http://iso.uni.lodz.pl/

The Institute of Translation Studies of Charles University in Prague has an open position for an Assistant Professor in Language sciences. Applications until 9th June 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Prague) More information at: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/233447 and https://www.ff.cuni.cz/home/

Each year, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad that are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. NED funds only nongovernmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations. NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law Support freedom of information and independent media Strengthen democratic ideas and values Promote accountability and transparency Strengthen civil society organizations Strengthen...

The Urban Studies Foundation has an open call for the International Fellowships Program for urban scholars from the Global South. Each award will cover the cost of a visiting sabbatical period at a host university of the candidate’s choice to write up the candidate’s existing research findings in the form of publishable articles and/or a book. The proposed work should be completed under the guidance of a chosen mentor in the candidate’s field of study. Funding is available for a period ranging between 3-9 months, and eligible research may cover any theme pertinent to a better understanding of urban realities...

The United Nations Development Programme has an open position for a Technical Project Analyst (Home Based). Area of Activity: Management. Other Criteria: Bachelor's or master's in Forestry Engineering, Geography, Environmental Management, Biology, or related areas. Applications until 09 May 2024. More information at: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/job/17792