CEU Visiting Research Fellowships 2014-15 at Central European University

• Host: Central European University, Budapest, Hungary
• Level: Research fellowship for academics
• Duration: Three to six months (one or two consecutive terms)
• Awards: 10 fellowships
• Coverage: Travel costs to and from Budapest, accommodation, and a monthly stipend of 1,800 USD
• Deadline: 11 November 2013
• Study destination: Budapest, Hungary

Central European University (CEU) invites applications for its Visiting Research Fellowships for the 2014-15 academic year. The Higher Education Support Program of the Open Society Foundations funds the program. Fellows receive support to spend one or two semesters at CEU working on original research intended for publication in an international peer-reviewed journal. The Office of the Provost and Academic Pro-Rector administers the fellowships, and any CEU school, department or research center can host a fellow.

Central European University, Budapest, Hungary

The topic of any CEU school, department or research center

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Academics from eligible countries employed in higher education institutions

Fellows are supported for a period of three to six months (one or two consecutive terms at CEU). Fellowship covers travel costs to/from Budapest, accommodation and a monthly stipend of 1,800 USD per month.

• Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Congo (Brazzaville), Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Palestine, Peru, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• Eligible applicants should be employed, full-time or part-time, in a teaching and/or research institution in their home country at the time of application;
• Eligible applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent and have a research record in an area that falls under one or more CEU academic units (schools, departments and research centers).
• Please note: those who are or who plan to be involved in projects, research, teaching, or other activities sponsored or co-sponsored by Open Society Foundations for the duration of the Research Fellowship are not eligible to participate in the program.
• Applications not meeting eligibility requirements will not be considered.

You can find the Application form at the program’s website (see link below). Applications should arrive to the following email address [email protected] by 11 November 2013.

Application package should include:

• Completed application form;
• CV;
• 1500 – 2000 word research proposal;
• Photocopy of Ph. D. certificate or equivalent;
• Two letters of reference – original letters should arrive in sealed envelopes signed across the seal, directly from the referee, by the application deadline at the following address: CEU Fellowship program, Provost’s Office, Nador u. 9, H-1051, Budapest, Hungary

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This fellowship suits academics who already hold a PhD or equivalent and work at a teaching or research institution in one of the listed eligible countries. You need a research record that fits at least one CEU school, department or research center, and you should be ready to spend one or two consecutive terms in Budapest.

If you are planning any involvement with Open Society Foundations projects, research, teaching or other activities during the fellowship period, you cannot take part in this program.

• Who can apply for the CEU Visiting Research Fellowship? Academics from the listed eligible countries who are employed full-time or part-time in a teaching and/or research institution in their home country and hold a PhD or equivalent.
• What does the fellowship cover? Travel costs to and from Budapest, accommodation, and a monthly stipend of 1,800 USD per month for three to six months.
• How many fellowships are available? 10 fellowships are offered.
• When is the deadline? Applications must arrive by 11 November 2013.
• How do I apply? Submit the completed application form, CV, a 1500 – 2000 word research proposal, a photocopy of your PhD certificate or equivalent, and two letters of reference to [email protected]. Reference letters must arrive in sealed envelopes signed across the seal directly from the referee by the deadline.
• Can I apply if I am involved with Open Society Foundations projects? No. Those who are or plan to be involved in projects, research, teaching, or other activities sponsored or co-sponsored by Open Society Foundations for the duration of the Research Fellowship are not eligible.

• Read the official guidelines and the application form carefully before you start, so you know exactly what is required.
• Prepare your research proposal and CV early, and make sure your proposal fits the word limit.
• Ask your referees well in advance and give them the sealed envelope instructions so their letters arrive on time.
• Check that all documents are complete before sending, because incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Confirm your eligibility against the country list and employment conditions before you apply.