Author Archives: Vojislav Prkosovački

In September 2025, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt organizes a transformation summer camp on the topic “Human Well-being & Planetary Health”. We would like to invite your graduate students (those who are completing their Master’s degree at the moment or have already completed it) to apply with their ideas and become part of the one-week research camp at our University.

Please note that we offer full scholarships (covering travel, accommodation and meals) for those who are accepted.

Please find more information attached and here: http://www.ku.de/tsc

The application deadline is April 21, 2025.

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The Laboratory of Plant Cell Biology at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Gdańsk & Medical University of Gdańsk is seeking candidates for multiple positions.

1. PhD Student – Clathrin-Mediated Trafficking

Start: October 2025 | Funding: Doctoral School Scholarship

Your Role

• Conduct PhD research in plant molecular and cell biology using Arabidopsis thaliana.
• Study clathrin-mediated trafficking and ARF small GTPase regulators.

Your Profile

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, or related field.
• Strong motivation, knowledge of cell biology, genetics, and genetic engineering.
• Proficiency in English for academic writing and communication.

We Offer

• 4-year PhD position with expert training in advanced live imaging and plant molecular biology.
• Supervision by a dedicated PI with an international research track record.
• Opportunity to apply for a National Science Centre PRELUDIUM grant.

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2. PhD Student – Intracellular Trafficking & Auxin Regulation

Start: October 2025 | Funding: National Science Centre SONATA BIS 14 Grant

Your Role

• Conduct PhD research on GNOM ARF-GEF, a key regulator of intracellular trafficking and auxin-regulated plant body patterning (Arabidopsis thaliana model).

Your Profile

• MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, or related field.
• Interest in fundamental plant biology, cell biology, genetics, and genetic engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and English proficiency.

We Offer

• 4-year PhD studentship with top-tier research training and professional development.
• Fully funded position under a prestigious SONATA BIS 14 grant.

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3. Research Assistant (BSc/MSc/PhD) – Molecular & Cell Biology

Start: September 2025 | Funding: National Science Centre SONATA BIS 14 Grant

Your Role

• Assist in molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, genotyping, and in vitro cultures.
• Support the lab with media preparation and plant care.

Your Profile

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant field with hands-on molecular biology experience.
• Strong organizational skills and basic English communication skills.

We Offer

• 5-year full-time research position with advanced experimental training.
• Potential for co-authorship on publications.

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Application Process

Submit your CV, motivation letter (English/Polish), and referee contact(s) to Maciek Adamowski (maciej.adamowski@ug.edu.pl).
Deadline: April 28, 2025

Please include: “I consent to the processing of my personal data for recruitment purposes.”

Detailed info can be found here

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COST Open Call 2025 je zvanično otvoren!

📅 Rok za podnošenje prijava: 21. oktobar 2025. u 12:00 (podne) CEST

Istraživači i inovatori koji planiraju da podnesu predlog za COST Action treba da se upoznaju sa:
– Vodičem za podnosioce predloga
– Zvaničnim pozivom, dostupnim na stranici Documents and Guidelines

🔔 Važno: Uveden je novi obrazac Technical Annex, te je obavezno koristiti ažurirani template za podnošenje prijava.

📌 Za opšta pitanja u vezi sa Open Call-om, obratite se vašem COST Nacionalnom koordinatoru:
Dr Zoran Mijić
Associate Research Professor, University of Belgrade, Institute of Physics
📞 +381 11 3713134
✉️ ncc-serbia@ipb.ac.rs

📌 Za tehnička pitanja kontaktirajte:
✉️ opencall@cost.eu

Organizers: Tongji University, UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, The Executive Committee of Demonstration Zone of Green and Integrated Ecological Development of the Yangtze River Delta

Timeline: From now until June 9, 2025

Challenge Theme: Innovative Solutions to Plastic Pollution
Students worldwide are invited to form teams and contribute to tackling plastic pollution through one of the following topics:

1. Climate Action: Addressing plastic pollution’s impact on climate change.
2. Health Guardians: Innovative solutions to mitigate human health risks caused by plastic pollution.
3. Zero-Waste Cities: Strategies to minimize plastic waste in urban environments.
4. Automotive and Electronics Recycling: Advancing design, materials, and recycling processes.

Who Can Participate?
The challenge is open to all university students worldwide, regardless of nationality or academic level.

How to Participate?
There are two ways to join:

• As a Participant: Form a team (2-4 members) and compete for awards and scholarships.
• As an Observer: Vote for teams and apply to attend the final as a spectator.

Key Deadlines:

• April 15, 2025: Registration deadline for participants.
• June 8, 2025: Registration deadline for observers.

Awards and Scholarships:

• Champion Team: 15,000 RMB
• Second Prize: 9,000 RMB
• Third Prize: 6,000 RMB
• Special Awards and Most Popular Team Prize also available.
• Travel and accommodation scholarships provided for shortlisted teams attending the semi-finals in Shanghai.

Submission Requirements:

• Teams must submit a poster (2:1 aspect ratio, PDF format, 300 dpi resolution) clearly presenting their solution.
• The content must be in English and visually appealing.
• All submissions must be original.

For more details and registration, visit: https://isces.tongji.edu.cn/

The Laboratory for Electronic Ceramics (K5) at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Slovenia is looking for a motivated Master’s graduate to pursue a Ph.D. in experimental solid-state materials science, physics, or chemistry. The research focuses on materials with exotic electrical properties, such as ferroics.

🔬 KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Synthesis of advanced materials
• Structural analysis
• Investigation of physical properties

The Ph.D. will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Tadej Rojac in collaboration with national and international research groups.

📍 Location: Laboratory for Electronic Ceramics (K5), Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Employment & Salary:

• Full-time Ph.D. position with employment at the institute
• Monthly net salary: €1200–1300

📩 HOW TO APPLY:
If you have completed (or are close to completing) your Master’s degree and are interested in a Ph.D. at Jožef Stefan Institute, please contact hana.ursic@ijs.si.

Scholarship opportunities for full degree studies 2025

• 4 Full Scholarships for Master’s degree Scholarship supports: full tuition fee waiver of 56,000 THB/per semester (up to 4 semesters) + a monthly stipend of 8,000 THB (up to 24 months)
• 3 Master’s and 2 PhD Partial Scholarships Scholarship supports: full tuition fee waiver of 56,000 THB/per semester (up to 4 semesters for Master’s degree or up to 6 semesters for Doctoral degree) + a basic rent coverage for a shared double room in a PSU dormitory (7,500 THB/semester)

Application deadline for the first round: 30 April 2025. 

For more information: https://sites.google.com/psu.ac.th/sci-ir/collaborations/scholarship-2025-26 or email to Ms. Wanvisa at wanvisa.b@psu.ac.th.

🌍 Are you ready to explore how collaboration, co-creation, and citizen engagement can drive sustainable change?

✅ Enhance Understanding of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
✅ Showcase how to Encourage Citizen Engagement Through Innovative Approaches.
✅ Strengthen Cross-Sector Collaboration in the 5-Helix Model.

💡 Why Join?
This workshop is an opportunity to learn, network, and co-create solutions that bridge research, policy, and citizen action. If you’re passionate about sustainability, climate services, or innovative engagement strategies – this is the session for you!

🌟 Don’t miss out on this engaging and inspiring session! 🌟

🚀 See you there! 🚀

🔹 Facilitators: Caterina Impastato, Paula Goltzsche, Ginevra Passiglia, CESIE, Italy
🔹 Date & Time: 27 March, 11:00 – 15:00 (including lunch break)

🔹 LINK: Join HERE

Meeting ID: 835 1411 5757

Passcode: 263067

58. Međunarodni kongres amerikanista ICA2025, će od 30. juna do 4. jula u Novom Sadu obeležiti 150 godina postojanja.

Studenti koji žele da ponude smeštaj kolegama odnosno da budu domaćini studentima iz inostranstva koji dolaze na ovaj naučni skup u okviru programa ICA JUNIOR, treba da popune prijavni formular do 31. marta, nakon čega će biti povezani sa svojim buddy-jem.

Ovo je sjajna prilika za stvaranje novih prijateljstava, proširenje mreže kontakata, usavršavanje jezika i pružanje podrške gostima tokom njihovog boravka u Novom Sadu.

Prijave se vrše putem linka: https://tinyurl.com/yeytw2tc

#ica2025 #pmfnovisad

Advanced students and early-stage researchers from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe or Bavaria have the possibility to apply in cooperation with an academic supervisor from a Bavarian university for mobility grants for a research sojourn in Bavaria or Eastern Europe (travel expenses/allowance, accommodation expenses).

BAYHOST is the Bavarian Academic Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe which promote academic exchange between Bavaria and countries in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.

The program’s focus in 2025 is put on the region / countries: Western Balkan countries and Ukraine.

Maximum funding amount: 1.000 Euro

Deadline for applications: April 30, 2025 (online via our StipSys Application form only)

Please consider:

► for the application

• call for application BAYHOST-Mobility Grants

as well as the following documents:

• Cost and financing plan 2025
• Project description 2025

► for accounting and finalization of the funded project

The following documents have to be handed in to BAYHOST within four weeks after the research stay or at the latest until 28th November 2025:

• report on expenditure of funds („Verwendungsnachweis“)
• list of receipts („Einzelbelegliste“)
• Evaluation report (formless)

Are you leading an initiative that engages youth (15-29) in research and innovation? The Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards celebrate youth-focused projects across the region! Winners will receive up to EUR 8,000, regional recognition, and the chance to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Who can apply?
✔ Legally established organisations (micro enterprises, SMEs, CSOs, schools, universities or other entities)
✔ Initiatives focused on youth involvement in research, STEM fields, digital & green tech, or innovation

!!! The deadline for Western Balkans R&I Youth Awards is 18 April 2025 !!!

For more information click HERE