Visiting Fellowship in History – Ljubljana, Slovenia

About the Fellowship

The Visiting Fellowship Program at the Institute of Contemporary History (INZ) in Ljubljana offers researchers the opportunity to engage in short-term collaborative research in contemporary political, economic, social history and digital humanities. Aimed at fostering long-term partnerships and cross-institutional cooperation across Europe and beyond, this programme supports academic mobility and encourages joint projects and publications, while enriching the Institute’s vibrant scholarly community.

Fellowship / Details

Position Title: Visiting Fellow
Host Institution: Institute of Contemporary History (Inštitut za novejšo zgodovino)
Administering Body / Funding Agency: Institute of Contemporary History
Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Research Field(s): Contemporary History, Digital Humanities, Political History, Social and Economic History, Migration, Environmental Studies
Fellowship Type: Visiting Research Fellowship
Level: Doctoral candidates, Early-career researchers, Senior academics
Fellowship Duration: 2 weeks, 1 month, or 2 months
Expected Start Date: Any time between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026
Working Hours: Flexible, as per institutional norms
Funding/Compensation: Travel grant up to €500 + free accommodation
Required Degree/Diploma: Doctorate (PhD) or current PhD candidacy

Supported Research Fields / Areas

Political history of East-Central Europe
History of former Yugoslavia
Social and economic history
Environmental and migration history
Digital humanities
Transnational and comparative history
Border studies
History of political thought

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Enrolment in or completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
Research focus relevant to INZ’s thematic priorities
Scholars from any country are eligible to apply

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in collaborative research projects or joint publication
Potential applicants for future MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) fellowships
Early-career scholars are encouraged

Not Eligible:

Applicants seeking long-term fully funded fellowships; this is a short-term programme with limited funding

Fellowship/Job Benefits

Free accommodation: Provided at Dom Podiplomcev, Ljubljana
Travel support: Up to €500 round-trip reimbursement
Workspace: Desk and facilities at the Institute’s premises (Privoz 11)
Library access: Full access to the INZ library specialising in 20th-century history
Family-friendly accommodation: Short-term arrangements possible for scholars with children
Collaborative environment: Opportunity to present research and join institutional events

Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent or collaborative research in line with INZ themes
Optionally deliver a lecture in the “Zgodovina na Špici / History on the Edge” series
Engage with INZ researchers and contribute to long-term academic exchange
Potential contribution to joint grant applications or publications

Application Process

How to Apply:

Submit application via email to projekti@inz.si with the following documents:

Required Documents:

CV with a list of publications
Cover letter (400–600 words), outlining interest in the fellowship, preferred stay duration, and possible dates of visit