Academic Competitions Archive

On November 2, 2023 (Thursday), at 16.00 at the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBSCT-BAS), located in the city of Sofia, Moskovska Street No. 45, there will be a public PhD thesis defense of Marian Dimitrov Karagyozov for acquiring the scientific and educational degree "Doctor" in the field of higher education 2. Humanities, professional field 2.2. History and Archaeology, Doctoral Programme Modern and Contemporary History. The topic of the dissertation is "The Middle-East Policy of Turkey (2002-2011)".

All scientific reviews and opinions of the members of the scientific jury as well as the dissertation abstract are available on the IBSCT-BAS website.
Hardcopy of the dissertation is disposable at the IBSCT-BAS office. 

Review of Prof. Nadya Boyadzhieva, LL.D.

Review of Prof. Simeon Evstatiev, Ph.D

Opinion of Prof. Yura Konstantinova, Dr. habil.

Opinion of Prof. Dimitar Ionchev, Ph.D in Economics

Opinion of Assoc. Prof. Nadya Filipova, Ph.D

Dissertation abstract

The Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology "Prof. Alexander Fool" (IBSCT-BAS) announces an academic competition for full-time and part-time PhD students for the academic 2023/2024 in the following professional fields and scientific specialties:

2.1. Philology

Philology (Balkan literatures and cultures) - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student

2.2. History and Archaeology

Ancient History - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student
Medieval History - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student
Early Modern and Modern History - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student and 1 (one) place, part-time PhD student
Documentation, Archivistics, Paleography (including Historiography and Scientific Sources) - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student

From 14.08.2023 to 13.10.2023 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.

Full text of the announcement and application documents required

Application form to the Director of the IBSCT-BAS for participation in the academic competition

There is no translation available.

лого 2 бгКонкурс за попълване състава на екипа за изпълнение на проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 „Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, финансиран от ОП НОИР 2014-2020 г., съфинансирана от Европейския фонд за регионално развитие.

Срок за подаване на документите: от 12.07.2023 г. до 19.07.2023 г.

Обява за попълване състава на екипа за изпълнение на проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 „Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, Дейност Б – „Непознатите Балкани‘‘

Проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 “Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, финансиран от Оперативна програма „Наука и образование за интелигентен растеж 2014-2020 г.“ (ОП НОИР), съфинансирана от Европейския фонд за регионално развитие, набира  изследователи – R2 (без научна степен) (5 броя) , които да изпълняват описаните функции и задължения в екипа за изпълнение на проекта:

There is no translation available.

лого 2 бгКонкурс за попълване състава на екипа за изпълнение на проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 „Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, финансиран от ОП НОИР 2014-2020 г., съфинансирана от Европейския фонд за регионално развитие

Срок за подаване на документите: от 12.07.2023 г. до 19.07.2023 г.

Обява за попълване състава на екипа за изпълнение на проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 „Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, Дейност Б – „Непознатите Балкани‘‘

Проект № BG05M2OP001-1.001-0001 “Изграждане и развитие на Център за върхови постижения „Наследство БГ“, финансиран от Оперативна програма „Наука и образование за интелигентен растеж 2014-2020 г.“ (ОП НОИР), съфинансирана от Европейския фонд за регионално развитие, набира  изследователи – R2 (с научна степен), които да изпълняват описаните функции и задължения в екипа за изпълнение на проекта:

Academic competition for Associated Professor position in the field of higher education 2. Humanities, professional field 2. Humanities, professional field 2.2. History and Archaeology (Political and economic development of the Balkans in the 11th - 12th centuries) for the needs of Department “Medieval Balkans” with a single candidate Georgi Dimov, PhD. The announcement is promulgated in the State Gazette No. 7/ 24.01.202.

Review by Prof. Liliana Simeonova, Dr. habil.

Review by Prof. Ivayla Popova, PhD

Opinion by Prof. Hristo Matanov, Dr. habil.

Opinion by Prof. Iliya Iliev, Dr. habil.

Opinion by Prof. Stanislav Stanilov, Dr. habil.

Opinion by Prof. Alexandar Nikolov, PhD

Opinion by Assoc. Prof. Vladislav Ivanov, PhD

Abstracts of candidate's publications

The Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology "Prof. Alexander Fool" (BAS) announces an additional academic competition for full-time and part-time PhD students for the academic 2022-2023 in the following professional fields and scientific specialties:

2.2. History and Archaeology
Documentation, Archivistics, Paleography - 1 (one) place, full-time PhD student;
Early Modern and Modern History - 5 (five) places, full-time PhD students;
Medieval History - 2 (two) places, full-time PhD student.

From 14.03.2023 to 12.05.2023 (inclusive) 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.

Full text of the announcement and application documents required

Application form to the Director of the IBSCT-BAS for participation in the academic competition

Academic competition for Associated Professor position in the field of higher education 2. Humanities, professional field 2. Humanities, professional field 2.2. History and Archaeology (International Relations in the Balkans in the 19th century) for the needs of Department “Modern Balkans” with a single candidate Simeon Simeonov, PhD. The announcement is promulgated in the State Gazette No. 85/ 25.10.2022.

Review by Prof. Plamen Mitev, PhD

Review by Assoc. Prof. Zorka Parvanova, PhD

Opinion by Prof. Yura Konstantinova, Dr. habil.

Opinion by Prof. Rositsa Stoyanova, PhD

Opinion by Prof. Roumiana Preshlenova, PhD

Opinion by Assoc. Prof. Tina Georgieva, PhD

Opinion by Assoc. Prof. Gergana Georgieva, PhD

Abstracts of candidate's publications

On March 13, 2023 (Monday) at 11:00, at the Institute of Balkan Studies & Centre of Thracology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBSCT-BAS), located in the city of Sofia, Moskovska Street No. 45, there will be a public PhD thesis defense of Yanita Veselinova Kirova for acquiring the scientific and educational degree "Doctor" in the field of higher education 3. Social, economic and legal sciences, professional direction 3.1. Sociology, anthropology and cultural sciences, Doctoral Programme Cultural Theory and History. The topic of the dissertation is “Non-verbal theatrical forms in South-Eastern Europe (the 1990s – the first two decades of the 21st century)”.

All reviews and opinions of the members of the scientific jury as well as the dissertation abstract are available on the institute's website. Hardcopy of the dissertation is at hand at the IBSCT-BAS office.

Review by Prof. Joanna Spassova-Dikova, PhD

Review by Prof. Albena Georgieva-Angelova, Dr. habil.

Opinion by Prof. Kamelia Nikolova, D.Sc.

Opinion by Assoc. Prof. Irena Bokova, PhD

Opinion by Assoc. Prof. Antoaneta Balcheva, PhD

Dissertation abstract of Yanita Kirova

  1. IBSCT-BAS ANNOUNCES AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE BALKANS IN THE 11TH - 12TH CENTURIES)
  2. ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE BALKANS IN THE 1940S)
  3. ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (BULGARIAN-GREEK RELATIONS IN THE 19TH – 20TH CENTURIES)
  4. ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (POWER AND REGIONALISM IN THE BALKANS 12TH-13TH CENTURIES)
  5. ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 3. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND LEGAL SCIENCES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 3.1. SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND CULTURAL SCIENCES (URBAN MUSICAL CULTURE IN THE BALKANS IN THE 19TH AND THE EARLY 20TH CENTURIES)
  6. IBSCT-BAS ANNOUNCES AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE BALKANS IN THE 19TH CENTURY)
  7. IBSCT-BAS ANNOUNCES AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (THE ANCIENT THRACIAN LANDS DURING THE LATE NEOLITHIC AND CHALCOLITHIC ERA)
  8. ACADEMIC COMPETITION FOR ASSOCIATED PROFESSOR POSITION IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 2. HUMANITIES, PROFESSIONAL FIELD 2.2. HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY (PROTO-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BULGARIAN LANDS IN THE 19TH CENTURY) FOR THE NEEDS OF REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF SILISTRA

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