The program is designed to increase exchange between scholars of the region and Central European University, and to promote original research, which can be of practical benefit to a particular country or region. The Visiting Research Fellowship Program is applicable to citizens of countries in Central and Eastern Europe (except EU member states), the former Soviet Union, Mongolia or of Palestine holding a Ph. D. or equivalent, who are affiliated with a teaching or research institution within the above said countries.
The program supports two types of Research Fellows. CEU Professorial Research Fellows hold a full professorship, and are academics of established (preferably national) standing within their discipline.
CEU Visiting Research Fellows are academics who have made a contribution to their discipline through publications, conference presentations, or other academic forums. Fellows are supported for a period of from one to six months, depending upon the type of research being undertaken. Both types of Fellowship cover accommodation and travel costs to/from Budapest (up to a maximum limit and after approval from the program coordinator) , during the period of the Fellowship, and a monthly stipend. CEU Visiting Fellows will receive $900 per month, and CEU Professorial Fellows - $1500 per month.
Program Requirements
The primary requirement is a submission of an article to an international peer-review journal. Whilst at CEU, Fellows will present one Public Lecture to their host Department and the broader CEU community. Within one month of completion of the Fellowship, Fellows are required to submit to the Special Projects Office of CEU a brief narrative report in English, describing the results of their research activities at CEU. Within one year of completion of the Fellowship, Fellows are required to submit to the Special Projects Office a publication or an article prepared for publication in English, German, or French based on their original research at CEU. The resulting publication should state that this research is the outcome of a Visiting Research Fellowship at CEU. Fellows are required to be in residence at CEU for the duration of their Fellowship and are accommodated in CEU's Residence and Conference Center.
Application Procedure
Application Forms with Criteria for Applicants in both categories are available from the SPO/SEP Office, National Soros Foundation Offices and electronically (see Application Forms above). CEU does not accept Fellows during the summer or the Christmas period due to the limited availability of professors, administrators and access to research materials during vacation. Please note: those who are or who plan to be involved in projects, research, teaching, or other activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the Soros Foundation or OSI for the duration of the Research Fellowship are not eligible to participate in the program.
Beside the completed application form applicants are required to send their CV, a research proposal, one letter of reference, copies of relevant certificates.
On the letter of reference, stamps and signatures are expected. The letter of reference can be sent by normal mail or fax. Alternatively a scanned version can be sent by email. In case of emergency, we can accept a letter of reference sent via e-mail from the mailbox of the person who issued it.
Applications are evaluated by the relevant CEU Department or Center and CEU's Special Projects Office.
Application Deadlines
Deadline for applications academic year 2009-2010: 20 January 2009
Requests for additional information and completed applications should be sent to: halmaig@ceu.hu
CEU RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
