The PSA highlights opportunities such as funding or grant providers, job vacancies, PhD applications, events, calls for papers and more . . .
Current Opportunities
Politics MA
The Department of Political Science at Central European University invites you to apply for the one- and two-year MA programs in Politics at Central European University (CEU). Located in Vienna, Austria, our programs are taught entirely in English and provide an exceptional academic experience in a highly international environment.
PhD studentship: Politicising motherhood
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship in Politicising motherhood: The symbolic representation of women’s parental status in parliaments, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Society and Politics at Aston University.
Volunteering opportunity
ENGinGov brings together young public servants with volunteers from around the world who speak English fluently for weekly online speaking practice. The goal of ENGinGov is to help public servants confidently speak English and represent Ukraine in global communication
Teaching in Turbulent Times: Recognising and Responding to contemporary populist discourses about universities in humanities and social sciences
Academic staff who are currently engaged in teaching in the humanities and social sciences in UK higher education are invited to take part in a survey and / or interview.
Call for applications
One-year Master’s Degree in Southeast European Studies: Politics, History, Economics (taught in English) at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The Patchwork Foundation's #GetInvolved programme
The Patchwork Foundation's #GetInvolved programme is delivering canvassing sessions, hustings, training and more to give young people the skills and confidence to find their own voices. These sessions are open to everyone, regardless of political knowledge or engagement – all we ask is for people come with an open mind and a willingness to #GetInvolved!
University of East Anglia, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2026. Fellowships have to start between 1 September 2026 and 1 May 2027. Opens: 1 January 2026. Closes: 19 February 2026
Research Study: Researching the Far Right
An evaluation of academic researchers’ perceptions and experiences relating to methodological and ethical issues on extremist research. Participants needed.
Faculty Position in Department of Political Science and Public Administration (Turkish Politics)
Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, preferably Assistant Professor) position in Turkish Politics. Application deadline: The Search Committee will start evaluating the files starting on 1 January 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Professor in International security and strategic studies
The Department of Political Science at Université Laval is inviting applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Professor in International security and strategic studies. Deadline for applications: December 5
Call for Papers
Heidelberg Center for American Studies 23rd Annual Spring Academy Conference
The HCA Spring Academy on American Culture, Economics, Geography, History, Literature, Politics, and Religion will be held from March 23-27, 2026. Deadline: November 15 2025
Support Opportunities
International Events Support
Opportunities for members of the PSA and members of other international political studies bodies.
Diverse Voices Programme
Read more about our early career Research Grants & support to PhD students
CASJ Grants available
The Centre for Animals and Social Justice (CASJ) is offering grants for UK-based applicants to pursue research in the field of the politics of animal protection.
BIAAS Research and Project Grants (2024-25)
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).