The Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology "Prof. Alexander Fool" at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBSCT-BAS) announces an academic competition for full-time PhD students for the academic 2026-2027 in the following professional fields and scientific specialties:

2.2. History and Archaeology

Modern and Contemporary History - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student;
Documentary Studies, Archival Studies, Paleography – 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student;
Medieval History – 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student;
Ancient History and Archaeology (Thracology) – 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student.

From 14.08.2026 to 13.10.2026 the candidates shall submit the documents required at the IBSCT-BAS: Sofia, Moskovska Street No. 45.

For more information: IBSCT-BAS, Moskovska Street No. 45, phone number: 02/ 980 62 97, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or BAS-Administration, 15th November Street No. 1, office 310, phone number: 02/ 979 52 60.

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