Donate

Jobs, Fellowships, and Opportunities in European Studies

CES publishes announcements about jobs, grants, fellowships, and other professional opportunities in European Studies! This service is free for institutional members. We will also crosspost this content in our monthly European Studies Newsletter. If you would like us to add your announcement, please email us at advertising@ces-europe.org.

Open Calls

Assistant Professor, Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Due October 31, 2025

The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in transcultural German studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. Successful candidates are expected to teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, establish and maintain an active and independent research program, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession.

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in German Studies or a related area and show evidence of research and teaching effectiveness. Fluency in spoken and written German at the highest level of proficiency is essential. Knowledge of other languages is desirable as we seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our emphasis on transcultural and transnational studies. The successful candidate will be an active interdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching combine expertise that exceeds the traditional field of German Studies.

Preferred areas of research specialization include but are not limited to: minoritized groups in German society; migration and the history of migration to and from German-speaking countries; multilingualism and the German language; racial (in)justice in German history and society; Black German Studies; the postcolonial condition and its consequences for German-speaking societies today; the history of antisemitism in German-speaking countries; the impact of globalization on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and their position in Europe; intercultural communication in Europe; the issue of (multidirectional) memory and cultural difference in German-language communities. Candidates with emerging expertise in public-facing, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research and teaching are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from scholars whose work expands beyond the canonical study of German-speaking culture and brings a variety of transversal, interdisciplinary and ethically informed perspectives to the field. Demonstrated familiarity with both online and in-person pedagogical practices is desirable. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage with diverse students across the liberal arts and actively attract them to the study of humanities. We value applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and identities through their research, teaching or service.

Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in LAS create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $77,000 to $80,000 at the Assistant Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.  The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.  It is not typical for a beginning Assistant Professor to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for the position. Candidates whose PhD may be delayed but will complete all the Ph.D. requirements within the first appointment may be appointed at the rank of Instructor. After the Ph.D. requirement is met, the appointment will be changed to Assistant Professor.

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and submit application materials by October 31, 2025.   Interested candidates should upload a letter of application addressing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications for the position, as well as a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching interests.

We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section.  Letters of recommendation may be requested electronically from referees at a later date.  Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

Questions about the position may be directed to anneo@illinois.edu. 

For inquiries about application materials, email: lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.

For assistance with the application portal, contact the Illinois Human Resources office at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.

President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Notre Dame: due October 31, 2025

In the spring of 2025, the University of Notre Dame announced the creation of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a university-wide initiative to support outstanding early-career scholars in science, engineering, and the liberal arts who seek to make a difference in the world.

The College of Arts and Letters will appoint and host a cohort of six postdoctoral fellows for the 2026-2028 academic years. Each of the following units will host one fellow each: Department of Anthropology, Department of Music, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science, Department of Theology, and the Institute for Latino Studies. For more information about each unit and potential areas of study within them, see the Program’s webpage. 

These prestigious fellowships target exceptional early-career scholars interested in advancing their careers in an academic environment that is both committed to disciplinary expertise and vibrant in interdisciplinary exchange. The College will appoint the fellows for a two-year term. They will receive an annual salary of $75,000 and an additional $15,000 to cover expenses related to research endeavors and further training. Hosting units will provide fellows with office space and work together with the director of postdoctoral studies in the College to identify primary faculty mentors for the fellows’ proposed research projects. Co-mentors with appointments at the University can be named at the discretion of the director and hosting units. Every six months, the director and hosting units will review the fellows’ progress in their research and discuss future plans.

Monetary support and faculty mentoring will be coupled with professional development and networking opportunities in and outside of the hosting unit. The Provost’s fellows will be a part of a university-wide cohort of distinguished researchers who participate regularly in lectures, colloquia, and panel discussions designed to advance their research and career aspirations. 

Notre Dame has recently launched eight strategic initiatives intended to identify research areas where the University can make a significant impact. These initiatives will support dramatically expanded research efforts in the arts; data, AI, and computing; democracy; ethics; health and well-being; sustainability; poverty; and, global Catholicism. The University also sustains premier research programs in traditional disciplines as well as having more than 30 university-wide interdisciplinary centers and institutes. Candidates for the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship are encouraged to explore these opportunities, as well as the areas of excellence and growth identified by hosting units, and to select a field of study in which they can excel.

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed (or plan to complete) a doctoral degree between June 2023 and June 2026. Earlier dates may be accepted if maternity or paternity leave, or Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave occurred within the past two years. Scholars of all nationalities may apply. We welcome candidates with or without permanent full-time research or teaching positions. Doctoral candidates and graduates of the University of Notre Dame, as well as current postdoctoral scholars at the University, are not eligible.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following via the Interfolio website:

1. A cover letter including: the motivation for your application, how this fellowship will further your career goals, and your research interests at Notre Dame. Your cover letter should not exceed 4 pages in length, double-spaced, with font size 12 and 1-inch margins. Please also clearly specify your preferred primary host department or institute in your cover letter:

2. Your curriculum vitae.

3. A statement describing your previous research accomplishments and your proposed research project(s) for the fellowship period. Your research statement should not exceed 5 pages in length, double-spaced, with font size 12 and 1-inch margins. This statement may include the names of faculty from whom you would like to receive mentorship if you should be selected as a fellow, and why you think you would benefit from their expertise and experience. Please do not, however, reach out to faculty in the hosting department or institute to arrange a primary mentor or co-mentor prior to submitting your application.

4. Candidates must submit a writing sample representative of their own work (no more than 10,000 words in length).

5. Candidates must also arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio. (Do not ask your letter writers to email their letters directly.)

Timeline

The application deadline is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. Decision by March 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the Program’s webpage. 

For further questions or concerns about the application process, please email alprovostpostdocs@nd.ed.

Apply Now

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Program Coordinator, Broadening Academia Initiative: Due October 31, 2025

Information about the organization

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.

In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.

Information about the role and Office

This position is within the Visiting Scholar Programs (VSP) branch in the Division of Academic Programs (DAP) at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM).

The mission of the Mandel Center is to strengthen and help shape the field of Holocaust Studies through activities and programs that stimulate new research on Holocaust-related topics; encourage networking and cooperative endeavors among Holocaust scholars; and ensure the training of future Holocaust Scholars.

VSP fosters the development of a new generation of scholars through transformative research residency experiences and other programs designed to support scholars at all levels of career, including doctoral candidates, early postdocs, university faculty, and those pursuing or engaged in careers outside of the tenure track or academia. VSP aims to lead the field of Holocaust studies by promoting and supporting innovative, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary scholarship and knowledge produced through significant research conducted in the Museum’s vast archival and artifact collections. VSP provides a forum for network building through exchange and collaboration across methodological and scientific approaches to lead the way towards the integration of the field of Holocaust studies for multi-dimensional growth.

The Mandel Center has launched the Broadening Academia Initiative (BAI) to explore new and innovative ways to support non-tenured scholars as well as scholars outside the tenure track through postdoctoral fellowships and other programs. The fellowships will provide experience working on public history projects with museums and other organizations, and provide time and access to resources so that the fellows can continue their research and present and publish their scholarship. In addition to the postdoc fellowships, the BAI includes writing workshops, bootcamps, short-term fellowships, and conference travel grants. Through this initiative, the Mandel Center strives to build and grow a research community outside the traditional university setting and foster new scholarship that will contribute to the vitality of Holocaust studies.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily administration of the BAI, supports the BAI Program Officer’s work with internal and external experts, and performs other administrative functions of the VSP branch.

This is a full-time donated, 3-year term position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds.

This position is located in Washington, DC and is hybrid telework eligible, within the local commuting area of the Museum worksite.

Duties and Responsibilities for the role:

Assemble and distribute application materials to reviewers for annual postdoctoral fellowships, alternative academic fellowships writing groups and boot camps, and travel and research grants.
Create promotional and other materials including brochures, event invitations and application forms.
Manage the BAI budget to include creation of vendor accounts and initiative requisitions and receivers.
Create vendor accounts for BAI participants and initiate requisitions and receivers to ensure timely payments.
Facilitate onboarding of postdoctoral fellows and program participants to include arranging for network access and badging.
Plan, organize, and lead orientation activities.
Provide organizational and administrative support for both onsite, in-person programs and remote programs.
Develop and maintain a network BAI participants to foster engagement with each other, the Mandel Center, and Holocaust studies.
Create and maintain files for each fellow to include items such as: application, award letter, visa details, payments, etc.
Serve as the main initial internal and external point of contact about the BAI and provide potential applicants with information about the BAI program and competitions
Edit and format fellows’ biographies and research project summaries for the Museum’s website.
Gathers, organizes, and provides access to data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for department, office, and Museum reports
Draft reports including BAI donor reports and statistics related to the BAI, VSP, and program participants

Learn more: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/UNI1056USHMM/JobBoard/3b76cc60-2b05-4241-bd77-5476ab81c570/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=6cee0905-c298-42dc-bb91-0bd136759a62

Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Annual Fellowships, Academic Year 2026-2027 — Due November 15, 2025

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is pleased to offer fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its resources. We welcome proposals from all relevant academic disciplines, including — but not limited to—anthropology, archaeology, art history, comparative genocide studies, film studies, geography, history, Jewish studies, law, material culture, religious studies, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Fellowships are designed for scholars at all levels of career, starting with PhD candidates (ABD). A principal focus of the fellowship program is to ensure the development of a new generation of scholars and those early in their careers are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty between appointments and scholars currently not affiliated with a university will also be considered. 

A fellowship at the Mandel Center provides scholars time to conduct research in the Museum’s world-renowned archives, to write, and to participate in programs, all while working in an intimate scholarly environment designed for the most fruitful research experience possible. Fellows enjoy tailored onboarding meetings and consultations with Mandel Center staff, personal guidance through the Emerging Scholars Publications Program, and regular scholarly presentations and lectures by Mandel Center staff and fellows. 

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $5,000, which may be subject to taxes, as well as a one-time travel stipend to support roundtrip, economy transportation to Washington, DC from their home institution. Individual awards are for two, four, or eight consecutive months of residency. A minimum of two consecutive months is required; no exceptions are allowed. Fellows may not hold a Mandel Center fellowship concurrently with other funded fellowships. The Mandel Center provides visa assistance to fellows and their dependents, if necessary, but there is no further financial allowance for accompanying family members. Fellows are responsible for securing their own housing accommodations and health insurance. 

Awards are granted on a competitive basis. Project proposals should specify the resources available at the Museum to which a scholar needs access for their research. Given limited resources at this time, the Rubenstein Institute is limiting access to the permanent Collection material to only those items that may be serviced in the Shapell Center Reading Room, which includes original (paper) archival collections, microform archival collections, digital materials, and published materials. The Rubenstein Institute will not be able to accommodate requests for material culture access (objects, textiles, paintings, etc.). Applicants may attach an addendum listing needed resources (in addition to the 1,000-word project proposal) or otherwise reference important resources in the body of their project proposal. Visit Collections Search to explore the Museum’s holdings.

Learn more here: https://www.ushmm.org/research/opportunities-for-academics/fellowships/annual

Director of Jewish Studies (and Associate Professor or Professor), the College of Charleston: Due November 1, 2025

The College of Charleston seeks a dynamic scholar, instructor, and leader at the associate or full professor rank to become Director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, a premier program of its kind in the southeast. The new director is expected to bring strategic vision, clear communication skills, and evidence of a commitment to fostering a supportive environment to the program and advance its national reputation. With exceptional faculty, a dedicated staff, and a substantial endowment, the director will guide and sustain the Program’s distinctive threefold model of academic excellence, community outreach, and student life.

The new director will serve as a full-time faculty member in the Jewish Studies Program, which is in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs. The director is expected to have research and teaching interests in Jewish Studies or a related field, an established record of publication, and be qualified for tenure at the associate or full professor rank. Salary is competitive, and the position’s overall workload includes a teaching load commensurate with administrative duties.

Please submit a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references by November 1, 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. For more information, contact Dr. Beth Meyer-Bernstein, Interim Director, Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, College of Charleston, 96 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29424. meyerbernsteine@cofc.edu. Applicants are encouraged to visit our program website https://charleston.edu/jewish/academics.php. To learn more about the College of Charleston, please visit www.charleston.edu.

See more here: https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17123

Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies, Research and Project Grants, Due March 31, 2026

The Botstiber Institute for Austrian-American Studies (BIAAS) seeks grant proposals for research or projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the historic relationship between the United States and Austria, including Habsburg Austria.

Research proposals may request support for on-site research at archives or other facilities holding historical documents. Proposals may also include support for books, dissertations, exhibits or media projects.

See more information here: https://botstiberbiaas.org/grants/research-project-grants/

Program Director: Foreign and Security Policy, Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC Office, Due November 2, 2025.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC invites applications for the position of Program Director for its Foreign & Security Policy Program. The program supports a broad conception of foreign and security policy and aims to increase transatlantic and global solidarity to chart a more peaceful, feminist, and sustainable future. In an era marked by rising authoritarianism, economic pressures, the climate crisis, refugee flows, and fragile multilateral coalitions, the program seeks to forge a more resilient transatlantic partnership capable of responding to these challenges and countering the anti-democratic forces gaining strength on both sides of the Atlantic.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Providing nuanced political analysis to German and European partners and policymakers about US political developments
  • Broadening the understanding of security to reflect the complex threats facing North American and European democracies through concepts such as human security, feminist foreign policy, climate foreign policy, with a particular focus on human rights
  • Supporting underrepresented voices—including younger experts, racial and gender minorities, and those from Global Majority countries—to better access and inform transatlantic policy debates
  • Supporting democratic actors in the foreign and security policy space on both sides of the Atlantic and expanding our network among partners in Canada
  • Strengthening local and regional US partners committed to transatlantic diplomacy and a partnership founded on shared values and rule of law

The program brings together policymakers, foreign policy experts, and civil society representatives through study tours, publications, events, off-the-record roundtable discussions, workshops, visitor programs, and fellowships. It primarily observes the work of the US administration, the US Congress, NATO, and relevant UN organizations while collaborating closely with other programs in the DC office, the foundation’s headquarters in Berlin, and partners and foundation offices worldwide.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 2026.

Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for all program-related activities.

Specifically, she/he/they:

  • Designs the strategic vision for the program’s goals and activities, in close coordination with the executive director
  • Organizes, coordinates and implements the program’s activities including conferences, workshops, publications, study tours, and visitor programs
  • Provides expert analysis to key partners and to the interested public
  • Undertakes policy research and writing, including for external publication
  • Identifies and builds partnerships in the US and Europe with relevant Heinrich Böll Foundation offices, US and European governmental and non-governmental institutions, and international organizations
  • Represents the program to the media
  • Manages the program’s website publications, including regular updates, preparation of reports, and other information
  • Manages program funds in close cooperation with the Finance Manager, including budget planning and expense monitoring
  • Conducts monitoring and evaluation for program activities

Required Qualifications

  • Oral and written fluency in English
  • Relevant graduate degree
  • Relevant work and/or academic experience
  • Strong grasp of current foreign and security policy debates, particularly regarding the transatlantic relationship, NATO, and the EU and its neighborhood
  • Strong interest in issues of human security, feminist foreign policy, climate foreign policy, global justice and other approaches to foreign and security policy that go beyond a narrow focus on hard security
  • Strong critical/strategic thinking and excellent writing skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Diplomatic and collaborative
  • Creative, self-directed, and responsible work attitude
  • Appreciation for working in international and culturally diverse teams
  • Sensitivity for issues of gender equality, racial justice, and intersectionality
  • Genuine interest in the values and mission of the green movement and the Heinrich Böll Foundation

Note on work experience: program directors come with different levels of job experience. Successful candidates tend to have a minimum of 5 years of work experience and current program directors have an average of 12 years of work experience. We welcome applications from candidates with more and less experience and adjust salaries accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

Having the qualifications below will strengthen an application. However, candidates without these qualifications are still welcome to apply.

  • Oral and written fluency in German
  • An understanding of German and/or European green movements and parties, and a network of relevant connections
  • Familiarity with and relevant connections to the transatlantic foreign policy community
  • Strong public speaking skills and experience moderating/speaking on panels, in media interviews, and other public fora
  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing partnerships
  • Proven research, writing, and editing skills, for example through publications
  • Experience in managing a program budget

We offer:

  • A family-friendly office culture
  • A bike- and metro-accessible downtown office, with a hybrid work schedule
  • A dynamic, welcoming, and non-hierarchical team environment that encourages creativity and collaboration
  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel
  • A strong progressive values orientation
  • Excellent benefits:
    • Insurance: vision, dental, and health insurance, including employer contribution to premiums; short-term disability insurance; life insurance; flexible health spending account
    • Paid Leave: 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave in line with the District of Columbia’s Paid Family Leave regulations; six weeks of paid prenatal leave for birthing parents; up to additional three months of unpaid parental leave; 20 vacation days; federal holidays; 10 sick days
    • Other: 401(k) with a 6% employer match; pre-tax commuter benefits; paid time off and small annual stipend for professional development opportunities
  • Annual salary in the range of $93,000 – $103,000. For equity and transparency, salaries are calculated based on level of education and prior experience and are not negotiable

The job location is Washington, DC. Occasional international and domestic program-related travel is required. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). We are not able to consider remote work.

Learn more and apply: https://usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/85?source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D

Villa Albertine, French for All Summer School at UT Austin: due January 19, 2026

Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, and the Albertine Foundation work to ensure broad and equal access to French language programs in close collaboration with educational organizations, school districts, and local education agencies.

These efforts are part of a broader commitment to promoting French language learning at all levels, providing learners and educators from diverse background the opportunity to engage with French language and culture, enrich their educational experiences, and strengthen bilateral relations between French and American communities.

In 2026,  Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation will hold the second annual French for All Summer Institute, a seminar for K-12 and higher education teachers across the United States. The FFA Summer Institute will take place from June 22-26 at the University of Texas – Austin. 

Whether you’re interested in seminars on French in higher education or French heritage language programs, apply below today!

Costs

Albertine Foundation and Villa Albertine will cover the $1000 per person costs of training, lodging (private bedroom and shared bathroom) and meals. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation (plane/train/etc. tickets) to and from Texas.

Objectives & Opportunities

 The objectives of the FFA Summer Institute are to: 

  • Respond to the growing demand for professional learning opportunities in French and for teachers of French 
  • Help educators refine their pedagogical approaches and acquire new expertise. 

Selected participants will receive: 

  • A professional development grant that covers registration costs, accommodations, and meals for the duration of the seminar 
  • Comprehensive training designed specifically for each track. 
  • Access to a platform for educators to share resources, pedagogical materials, and best practices 

Applications & Timeline

  1. K-12 French as World Language Programs – Apply HERE 
  2. K-12 Dual Language and Immersion Programs – Apply HERE
  3. K-12 French Heritage Language Programs – Apply HERE
  4. Higher Education – Apply HERE
  1. October 20, 2025: Applications Open
  2. January 19, 2026: Application Deadline 
  3. Early March 2026: Announcement of Results 
  4. June 22-26, 2025: FFA Summer Institute 

Contact Information