Join our team as a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow!
Tallinn University invites outstanding researchers to apply for a fully funded grant-writing workshop designed to help secure the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. This exclusive opportunity, hosted by the School of Governance, Law and Society (SOGOLAS), is tailored for scholars in International Relations (IR) and Comparative Politics (CP). Join us in the vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment of Tallinn University, where innovation and academic excellence converge in the heart of Estonia.
Workshop Details:
- Dates: June 9-13, 2025
- Location: Tallinn University, Estonia (address: Tallinn, Narva mnt 25, 10125)
- Funding: Fully funded, including transportation costs (up to a certain amount), accommodation, food during workshops, and tuition fees.
Eligibility and Requirements:
- Hold a PhD and have at most 8 years of full-time research experience by the time of the application. The full-time research experience includes the period of doctoral studies.
- Be committed to applying for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with Tallinn University’s School of Governance, Law and Society (SOGOLAS) as the host institution.
- Candidates should focus on the field of International Relations
Application Materials:
- Motivation Letter (1 page): Describe your background, career plans, and why you wish to apply for the MSCA at Tallinn University.
- Research Statement:
- For IR track: Max. 3 pages (excluding references) outlining your proposed project and its relevance to the supervisor’s expertise.
- Detailed CV, including a list of publications.
Application Timeline:
- Application Opens: February 10th, 2025
- Application Closes: March 21st, 2025
- Notification to Candidates: April 18th, 2025
Workshop Highlights:
- Intensive writing sessions and workshops led by senior academics with extensive grant-writing experience.
- Review and analysis of past successful MSCA applications.
- A collaborative environment to refine and perfect your application.
- Post-workshop supervision and guidance.
Under the IR track candidates will benefit from the CEEShub’s wider network, including mentoring and workshop presentations by Dr Elise Feron and Prof Maria Mälksoo.
Selection Process:
The selection process will be a collaborative effort between supervisors and research advisers at Tallinn University. Selected candidates will be notified by April 18th, 2025, and will thereafter engage in joint preparation of their MSCA PF applications with their assigned supervisors, along with participating in the training workshop.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit their motivation letter, research statement, and CV by the application deadline – Friday, March 21st, 2025 (midnight Eastern European Standard Time) – to tonicerk@tlu.ee.
We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Tallinn University for an enriching and productive workshop.
Important Information:
In addition to being eligible for MSCA, applicants who submit their proposal with Tallinn University and pass the 70% threshold in the evaluation will qualify to have their projects funded through the incoming postdoctoral grants of the Estonian Research Council.
For any further questions, please contact Toni Čerkez: tonicerk@tlu.ee.