Summary: Tallinn University is inviting researchers in International Relations (IR) and Comparative Politics (CP) to a fully-funded grant-writing workshop aimed at securing the prestigious MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship. This exclusive workshop, organized by the School of Governance, Law, and Society (SOGOLAS), will provide mentorship, expert guidance, and networking opportunities in a vibrant academic environment.
Title:
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship Workshop
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Details:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Workshop Duration | June 9–13, 2025 |
| Location | Tallinn University, Estonia (Narva mnt 25, 10125 Tallinn, Estonia) |
| Funding Coverage | Transportation (up to a certain amount), accommodation, workshop meals, tuition fees. |
| Application Opens | February 10, 2025 |
| Application Closes | March 21, 2025 (midnight Eastern European Standard Time) |
| Notification to Candidates | April 18, 2025 |
Research Areas:
- International Relations (IR):
Feminist and decolonial approaches to peace and conflict studies, critical security studies, Syrian revolution, relational theories, politics of knowledge production, among others. Supervisors:- Birgit Poopuu, PhD: Associate Professor of IR, Co-Director of CEEShub. Research Highlights: Feminist and decolonial perspectives, peacebuilding, politics of knowledge production.
- Benjamin Klasche, PhD: Lecturer in IR, Co-Director of CEEShub. Research Highlights: Governance of wicked problems, relational theory, climate change, and EU migration.
- Comparative Politics (CP):
Populism, radicalization, political participation of migrants, political communication, and electoral realignments. Supervisor:- Mari-Liis Jakobson, PhD: Associate Professor of Political Sociology. Research Highlights: Populism, far-right radical parties, political engagement of migrant voters, and political communication.
Location:
Tallinn University, located in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia, characterized by its innovative research and interdisciplinary academic environment.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a PhD and have at most 8 years of full-time research experience by the time of the application. Note: Doctoral studies count as part of this experience.
- Research focus in International Relations (IR) or Comparative Politics (CP).
- Commitment to applying for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with Tallinn University’s School of Governance, Law, and Society (SOGOLAS) as the host institution.
Job Description/Benefits:
- Purpose: Work collaboratively to develop a competitive MSCA Fellowship application under expert supervision.
- Workshop Highlights:
- Intensive grant-writing training by experienced academics.
- Review of past successful MSCA applications.
- Collaborative environment for refining project proposals.
- Post-workshop mentoring and networking opportunities.
- Additional Benefit: Proposals scoring above 70% will also qualify for funding through the Estonian Research Council’s postdoctoral grants.
How to Apply:
Submit the following documents by the deadline: March 21, 2025 (midnight Eastern European Standard Time) to tonicerk@tlu.ee:
- Motivation Letter (1 page): Outline your background, career plans, and reasons for applying.
- Research Statement:
- For IR: Max. 3 pages (excluding references).
- For CP: Max. 2 pages (excluding references).
- Detailed CV: Include a clear list of publications.
For additional questions, contact the program coordinator Toni Čerkez at tonicerk@tlu.ee.
Last Date to Apply:
March 21, 2025 (midnight, Eastern European Standard Time)
Join Tallinn University’s enriching and collaborative research community to advance your postdoctoral career under expert guidance. Apply now!
