Södertörn U: Doctoral Studentships (Sweden)

“Studentships“Ph.D. Studentships, Baltic and East European Graduate School, Södertörn University, Stockholm, Sweden. Deadline: 11 February 2026.

Multiple doctoral studentships are available in Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Journalism, Business Studies, and Public Administration, all relating to the interdisciplinary topic of “Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society.”

The planned research for these studentships must be relevant to the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe because they are affiliated with the Baltic and East European Graduate School (BEEGS), financed by the Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies, and part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) at Södertörn University. Eastern Europe comprises post-communist central, south and east Europe. The Baltic Sea Region is the Baltic Sea and the surrounding countries. A specific list of eligible countries is here.

CID Poster 7: Social Justice/Social Harmony Translated into Italian

CID PostersThis poster, designed by Linda J. de Wit, was the first to illustrate one of the Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue as the source. The content here comes from KC79: Social Cohesion, written by Narine Nora Kerelian & Gizem Arat.

Maria Flora Mangano translated it into Italian, and Yan Qiu revised the graphic design to accommodate the translation. Here then is CID Poster 7: Giustizia sociale/armonia sociale.

CID Poster 7 Social justice social harmony translated into ItalianJust in case anyone wants to cite this poster, the following would be the recommended format:

Center for Intercultural Dialogue. (2026). Giustizia sociale/armonia sociale [M. F. Mangano, trans.]. CID Posters, 7. Available from: https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cid-poster-7-social-justice-harmony-italian.png

As with other series, CID Posters are available for free on the site; just click on the thumbnail to download a printable PDF. They may be downloaded, printed, and shared as is, without changes, without cost, so long as there is acknowledgment of the source.

As with other series, if you wish to contribute an original contribution, please send an email before starting any work to receive approval, to minimize inadvertent duplication, and to learn about technical requirements. As is the case with other CID Publications, posters should be created initially in English. Given that translations of the Key Concepts in Intercultural Dialogue have received so many views, anyone who wishes to translate their own poster into another language (or two) is invited to provide that as well. If you want to volunteer to translate someone else’s poster into a language in which you are fluent, send in a note before starting, to receive approval and to confirm no one else is working on the same one.

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz
Director, Center for Intercultural Dialogue
intercult.dialogue AT gmail.com

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Nanyang Technological U: Asian Studies / International Relations (Singapore)

“JobAssistant / Associate Professor in Asian Studies and International Relations, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Deadline: 1 March 2026.

The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is seeking to appoint an Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track/Tenured) in Asian Studies and/or International Relations. Applications are welcome from both early career and established scholars. The candidate is expected to conduct research and teach in the subject areas of Japan, Korea, and more broadly, Asia. As the School has previously recruited experts in international relations of China and South Asia, it does not require experts who particularly specialise in these areas at the moment.

The successful candidate will be expected to be conceptually and empirically grounded in their own areas of specialisation; to demonstrate an active research and publication agenda; to teach, supervise, and examine in Asian Studies and/or International Relations at the graduate level; to contribute to the administrative duties at the School; and to provide teaching and pastoral support to students.

A relevant PhD and a good publication record commensurate with the level of appointment are essential requirements. Candidates must also submit evidence of demonstrated excellence in teaching. If successful, the candidate will teach up to 3 courses per academic year.

Wenzhou-Kean U: Communication Department Director (China)

“JobCommunication Department Director, College of Liberal Arts, Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou, China. Deadline: open until filled; posted 18 January 2026.

The Department Director is both a tenure track faculty member with an academic rank and an academic administrator who assumes a pivotal role in providing academic leadership, articulating the department’s goals and needs, and shaping the vision of the department to elevate its educational quality and academic reputation…The Department Director will be a full time, 10-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Each term is set for three years, allowing the incumbent Department Director to reapply, alongside other candidates, for the subsequent term…A Department Director can hold the position for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt: CFP Cultures in Dialogue 2026 (Netherlands)

Grants

Call for proposals: Cultures in Dialogue, Embassy of the Netherlands in Egypt. Deadline: 7 February 2026.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Egypt invites Egyptian and Dutch cultural organizations to submit project proposals that strengthen cooperation between Egypt and the Netherlands. This open call supports arts and culture projects that contribute to social and cultural development, (in)tangible heritage preservation, creative industries, sustainability, intercultural dialogue and knowledge-exchange. A Dutch component or Dutch-Egyptian collaboration is necessary for selection of the project. Interdisciplinary projects are highly encouraged.

Submitted projects should be in the fields of cultural heritage, design, visual arts, performing arts, music & film and contribute to the following objectives:

    • Supporting and empowering the Egyptian and Dutch cultural scenes;

    • Strengthening cultural exchange and intercultural dialogue;

    • Promoting sustainable preservation of (in)tangible cultural heritage;

    • Strengthening bilateral relations between Egypt and the Netherlands and the positive visibility of the Netherlands and the Dutch cultural sector in Egypt.

    To be eligible for a contribution to funding, the proposed activities must contribute to at least one of these objectives.

Classes Internationales 2026 (France)

Study Abroad

Classes Internationales, France. Deadline: for those who are beginners in French: 31 March 2026; for those who have reached A2 level in French: 31 May 2026.

Classes Internationales is an academic and cultural pathway that prepares international students for success in French higher education. It includes academic courses, language training, and orientation activities designed to help you integrate smoothly into university life in France. The program is conducted in France and implemented through French Embassy and Campus France including India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. The duration varies between one semester and one academic year, depending on the partner institution and student’s preparedness.

Eligibility: Students from India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya (whether currently residing in their home country or abroad), who are at least 18 years old, and have completed (or are completing) high school, and who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in France are eligible to apply. Knowledge of French is not required to apply, however, before officially joining the Classes Internationales program, students must achieve at least an A2 level in French.

Stimson Center: Junior Fellows, South Asia Program 2026 (USA)

Fellowships

Junior Fellows, South Asia Program, Henry L. Stimson Center, Washington, D.C., USA. Deadline: 31 January 2026.

The one-year, full-time fellowship will provide individuals with a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge of security issues in the subcontinent, engage with the South Asia policy community in Washington and the region, and experience working at a dynamic think tank that provides close interaction with senior staff and researchers. Junior Fellows will receive a salary for the full year, as well as health insurance and transit benefits for the duration of the fellowship. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for the full twelve months of the fellowship, and Stimson will not provide sponsorship for any visas.

Junior Fellows will support the Stimson South Asia Program’s efforts to research, analyze, and inform policymakers about the evolving dynamics of deterrence, conflict risks, military modernization, and great-power competition in Southern Asia. Fellows will support programmatic efforts including South Asian Voices and/or the Strategic Learning initiative, as well as assisting with public events, workshops, and research for publications. They will receive professional development opportunities, engage with leading scholars and practitioners in the field, represent Stimson at scholarly and policy convenings, and hone technical and analytical skills.

Open U: AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award Studentships (UK)

“Studentships“Ph.D. Studentship: AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award Studentships, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK. Deadline: 13 February 2026.

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has introduced two new doctoral funding schemes – the Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) and the Doctoral Focal Award (DFA) – as part of its Future Doctoral Programme. The new awards aim to provide more flexible, inclusive, and strategically aligned funding across the arts and humanities disciplines. The Open University has successfully secured an AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award for a five-year period, with the first cohort of doctoral students starting in 2026.

In addition to individual studentships, the Doctoral Landscape Award supports regional training hubs. The OU is a member of the South East Hub of nine HE institutions, along with Brighton, Kent, Oxford, Oxford Brookes, Reading, Royal Holloway, Southampton and Sussex. The Open University will work together with the other Hub members to improve training support and offer opportunities for cohort development.

The studentships are open to all PhD applicants who meet the entry criteria at the OU. Any PhD project under the AHRC subject areas – including those based outside of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – are eligible. At the OU, disciplines under the AHRC include Art History, Classical Studies, English and Creative Writing, History, Languages and Linguistics, Law, Music, Philosophy, and Religious Studies.

They especially welcome interdisciplinary project proposals, and prospective supervisors may be drawn from more than one discipline.

Applications may be made for full-time or part-time study, but distance learning is not permissible under this scheme.

Voices from the Field #4: On Cross-Cultural Parenting, Media Use, and Intercultural Dialogue

Voices from the Field

On Cross-Cultural Parenting, Media Use, and Intercultural Dialogue: A conversation with Sangita Shresthova.

For this interview, I had a very interesting conversation with Sangita Shresthova, Associate Research Professor of Communication at the University of Southern California and a member on the Advisory Board of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue, about some fascinating aspects of her new book, The Cross-Cultural Parenting Playbook. Sangita’s book can be considered as a “practical research-backed guide for parents raising children across multiple cultures in a media-filled world.” I think the synopsis that Sangita offers below provides a very good introduction to the book’s general focus:

Every day, more families span continents, cultures and languages to raise cross-cultural children. Yet even as media brings us closer than ever, travel restrictions and censorship remind us how fragile these connections can be. Offering real-life stories, strategies and activities, this book explores how diverse families use media, both old and new, to bridge cultures and support their parenting journey. We meet children who balance frequent moves with staying in touch with a distant homeland. We encounter parents navigating multiple languages under one roof. We hear from relatives determined to keep in touch despite the challenges involved. We learn that media remains a vital tool that helps all these cross-cultural families stay connected – through shared recipes that conjure memories, video calls that span time-zones, popular culture that reflects a family’s blended identity, and more. This is a book for anyone preparing for or living the realities of cross-cultural parenting.

Casey Man Kong Lum, Associate Director, CID

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U Bern: Professorship in Social Anthropology (Switzerland)

“Job

Open rank professorship in social anthropology, University of Bern, Switzerland. Deadline: 15 February 2026.

The Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies of University of Bern announces a professorship (100%, open rank) for Social Anthropology, starting 1. August 2027. The successful candidate will represent the discipline of social anthropology in its entirety with a special focus on the anthropology of migration.

The position is advertised as open rank (tenure-track Assistant Professorship, Associate Professorship, or Full Professorship). Appointment level will be decided by the appointment committee on the basis of candidates’ prior experience and qualifications.

The post holder’s expertise will complement and broaden the existing research areas within Social Anthropology in Bern. They will contribute to teaching on the Bachelor’s degree in Social Anthropology and the Master’s degrees in MASA (Master in Social Anthropology), ATS (Anthropology of Transnationalism and the State) and CREOLE (Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes). The languages of instruction are German and English.

The post holder will also participate in the coordination of departmental activities as co-director of the Department of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies. The primary language of administration is German. Candidates should therefore possess the corresponding German-language skills or be prepared to acquire them within two years of appointment. The post holder will supervise junior scholars in their research area and will actively seek external funding to support their research.