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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 4d

Want a chance to win a $25,000 cash prize?

The BioInnovation Institute & #Science Prize for #Innovation recognizes bold researchers who are asking fundamental questions at the intersection of the #LifeSciences and #Entrepreneurship.

Learn more at: www.science.org/content/page...

@science.org

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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 6d

Join STARS’ partner, #EURAXESS North America, to learn more about upcoming ERC #grants from officials from the European #Research Council Executive Agency, and current #ERC grantees.

Details: Wednesday, 10/15/25, at 12:00PM ET.

Register at: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/no...

@erc.europa.eu

ERC Grants: Q&A and testimonials

EURAXESS North America will host an online meeting with officials from the European Research Council Executive Agency, which administers ERC grants, as well as current ERC grantees, who will share the...

euraxess.ec.europa.eu

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 13d

Join STARS for our next #Networking Fika (Coffee Hour) to connect with new and old friends. Bring your favorite #holiday themed drink and/or snack and get into the spirit of the season!

Event details: Tuesday, Nov 4th, at 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET.

Register at: www.starsnetwork.org/events/stars...

STARS Virtual Networking Fika (Coffee Hour) — STARS network

Join STARS for our next Networking Fika (Coffee Hour) for a holiday themed session to get to know new, or reconnect with old, friends through STARS Network. Register here .

www.starsnetwork.org

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 18d

All American students interested in studying in #Sweden!

Join STARS’ partner, SIREUS, for their Study in Sweden Tour.

Oct 6 - Washington D.C: lnkd.in/g7qHi5EV
Oct 8 - Chicago, IL: lnkd.in/gMt7vxiq
Oct 9 - Minneapolis, MN: lnkd.in/gCmHxwhD
Oct 10 - St Peter, MN: lnkd.in/g4a3wwhX

#studyabroad

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 20d

Join the Department of Peace and Conflict #Research at Uppsala University as one of two postdoctoral #researchers.

This is a two year appointment working on the project “Political Violence in Democracies.”

Apply by October 1st at: www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

@uupeace.bsky.social @uu.se #postdoc

1-2 Postdoctoral positions-peace and conflict research - Uppsala University

1-2 Postdoctoral positions-peace and conflict research, Disciplinary Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University

www.uu.se

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 25d

@scilifelab.se at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social is hiring a #PhD student in Evolutionary Systems Biology.

This is a 4-year, fully funded PhD position focused on evolution, development, computational & mathematical modeling, and prediction.

Apply before Sep 30th: www.scilifelab.se/career/phd-s...

PhD student in Evolutionary Systems Biology

The Department of Zoology is one of the departments within the Faculty of Science and has approximately 80 employees including researchers, PhD students, and administrative staff. Research and educati...

www.scilifelab.se

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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 26d

Language is a critical component of professional and cultural success in #Sweden and beyond.

Beginners and fluent speakers alike are invited to practice #Swedish with STARS Network on Saturday, September 20th, at 1pm ET / 7pm CET.

Register at: forms.gle/tNzanXM539m9...

#languagelearning

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 27d

#Research careers are not limited to academic institutions.

Learn more about what hiring managers in industry look for when hiring and how to translate your skills from academia to the business sector at EURAXESS Sweden’s upcoming webinar on Sep 25th.

Register at: www.euraxess.se/sweden/jobs-...

Career Development Centres

www.euraxess.se

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Sep 11

Are you a researcher in the #UnitedStates with a connection to #Sweden?

Applications for Stiftelsen för strategisk forskning, SSF’s Ingvar Carlsson #Award – Across the Atlantic is now open.

Learn more at: strategiska.se/pressmeddela...

Deadline: Sep 23

#researchfunding @strategiska.bsky.social

45 miljoner i forskningsstöd till återvändare från USA! - Stiftelsen för strategisk forskning

Stiftelsen för strategisk forskning, SSF, ger 45 miljoner kronor i forskningsbidrag till USA-baserade forskare som vill …

strategiska.se

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Sep 9

Join STARS’ partner, @scientifyresearch.org, on Wednesday, 9/17/25, at 9am ET for the webinar “Success with research funding: building impact into applications and understanding policy priorities.”

Learn more and register at: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes...

#researchfunding #webinar

Success with research funding: building impact into applications and understanding policy priorities - September 2025 scientifyRESEARCH

Join us on September 17, 2025 for a practical webinar designed to help researchers and research managers craft stronger, more competitive grant applications.

www.scientifyresearch.org

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Sep 2

The Neaf Lab at the Biomedical Research Institute of New Jersey is hiring a #postdoc.

Learn more about their work at www.neaflab.com and reach out to their team if you’re interested in the position.

#researchjobs #biomedicalresearch #jobopportunity

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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Aug 26

@ki.se is hiring 20 Assistant Professors in #Medicine and #Biomedicine & #PublicHealth.

These positions are geared towards outstanding early-career researchers with particularly excellent scientific merits.

Learn more at: ki.se/en/about-ki/...

#AssistantProfessor #academicjobs #researcher

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Aug 19

Join the summer cohort of STARS’ #mentorship program to expand your professional #network across North America and Sweden.

#Mentor Interest Form: forms.gle/YF7zjje6goaQ...

#Mentee Interest Form: forms.gle/snap3CZV84po...

Program info: starsnetwork.squarespace.com/s/Mentorship...

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Aug 5

If you are looking for new #funding for your research following recent federal budget cuts to scientific and academic #research, check out the below article from @scientifyresearch.org.

Read the full article at: www.scientifyresearch.org/blog/researc...

#researchfunding #researchbudgets

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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jul 29

The @erc.europa.eu has released indicative dates for the 2026 ERC grant calls.

This includes calls for the:
- Starting Grant
- Consolidator Grant
- Advanced Grant
- Synergy Grant
- Proof of Concept Grant

Learn more at: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwide/no...

#researchfunding #ERCgrants #ERC

ERC Grants 2026 call dates

The European Research Council has released indicative dates for the 2026 ERC grant calls following the adoption of the ERC 2026 work program.

euraxess.ec.europa.eu

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jul 22

Are you interested in how bacteria living inside tumours might influence colorectal cancer, and how we can use cutting-edge tools to study them?

Then the NORPOD Postdoctoral Researcher Project #2 is for you!

Learn more and apply before 8/15: projects.au.dk/nordic-embl-...

NORPOD postdoc program

projects.au.dk

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jul 15

Take a break from the summer heat and join STARS’ Swedish conversation practice: Swedish Around the World on Saturday to practice your #Swedish skills.

Native speakers living abroad or people in the process of learning Swedish are welcome!

Register at: forms.gle/THZ8zxPd99Dv...

#languagelearning

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jul 8

Curious about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EU’s reference program for doctoral education & postdoctoral training?

Join University of Calgary and EURAXESS North America for their next event focused on #MSCA.

Date: July 16th, at 12:00PM ET.

euraxess.ec.europa.eu/worldwidenor...

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships: Q&A and testimonials

Curious about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the European Union’s reference program for doctoral education and postdoctoral training?

euraxess.ec.europa.eu

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jul 1

STARS #Mentorship Spring Cohort is in full swing. To accommodate for summer vacations, we have pushed the summer application period to Aug 15-Sep 1st.

In the meantime, you can learn more about the program at: starsnetwork.squarespace.com/s/Mentorship...

#researchcareers #professionaldevelopment

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 24

Last week, Swedes across the globe celebrated #Midsummer, which traditionally kicks off the vacation season in Sweden.

As many Swedes spend more time outdoors enjoying the extended daylight hours, we at STARS will also slow down our activities.

We wish you all a restful and enjoyable summer!

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 19

The ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact awards research that uses innovative methods and approaches to identify problems and develop solutions through impacts on policy and decision-making.

Apply before 8/15/25: www.science.org/content/page...

Award: $30,000

@science.org #research

How to Enter the ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact

Information and entry procedures for the ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact.

www.science.org

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 17

At times, the #grant application process can feel daunting. What makes some proposals successful while others fall short?

This podcast episode deep dives into the #MSCA application process, providing guidance on the entire #proposal development process.

open.spotify.com/episode/2ZdG...

#EUfunding

#172 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Proposal Writing

The Grant · Episode

open.spotify.com

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 12

Do you have a PhD degree in chemistry focused on physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or a combination of the two fields?

University of Victoria is hiring an Assistant #Professor in experimental #chemistry.

Apply at: scwist.ca/posting/assi...

Deadline: July 17, 2025.

#academicjobs

Assistant Professor in Physical/Inorganic Chemistry - SCWIST

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in experimental chemistry, particularly in

scwist.ca

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 10

Are you a native Swedish speaker living abroad or in the process of learning Swedish?

Join STARS’ Swedish conversation practice: Swedish Around the World on Saturday, June 21st, to practice your #Swedish skills.

The event is hosted monthly. Learn more and register at: forms.gle/tNzanXM539m9...

STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · Jun 5

Postdoc opening @viterbischool.usc.edu!

Join @karmelshehadeh.bsky.social’s group to work on:

⚙️ Stochastic & robust optimization
⚖️ Fairness in ML/OR
🏥 Apps in healthcare & transport

🔗 usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-ange...

#Postdoc #OperationsResearch #Optimization #FairAI #USC

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate at USC

Learn more about applying for Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate at USC

usccareers.usc.edu