Call for Applications | Talent Discovery Visit @ SAS 2026

1–4 December 2026 | Bratislava, Slovakia

The Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) invites early-career researchers to explore opportunities for scientific collaboration, postdoctoral research and funding, including MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Who can apply?
PhD candidates from their third year onward and researchers who completed their PhD within the last five years.

Research topics:

• Water, Landscape and Climate Security
• Population Health
• Digital and Technological Transformation of Society
• Trust, Societal Resilience and Protection of Cultural Heritage
• Materials, Energy and Industrial Transformation

What is covered?
Three nights' accommodation with breakfast, programme lunches, programme-related local transport and activities, plus reimbursement of eligible travel costs up to €300 per participant.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Full call and applications:
https://talentdiscovery.sav.sk/

Applicants must be able to enter and stay legally in Slovakia without visa support from the organisers. Full participation is required.