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Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES), University of Zurich; funded by the Department of History
CEES Fellowship Program
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A Spring 2027 residential fellowship offering 5–6 young or mid-career scholars up to four months at the University of Zurich to pursue independent research related to Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia.
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Do I qualify
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- career stage young scholars, mid-career scholars
- social sciences, humanities
- research focus on historical or contemporary topics related to Russia, research focus on historical or contem…
- institution enrolled at their home university, employed at their home university
- pursue independent research in residency
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- interest in geopolitical trends related to the South Caucasus region, interest in economic connectivity relat…
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- Funding includes a stipend for living expenses during the period of stay of up to four months, travel and administrative costs in Switzerland.; a stipend for living expenses; a stipend for living expenses during the period of stay of up to four months; administrative costs in Switzerland; travel and administrative costs in Switzerland
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- Switzerland
- Host institution
- Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES), University of Zurich
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Prepare the complete application in English: a letter of motivation; a 3–5 page research proposal; a CV including a list of publications; a short writing sample (article or book chapter length); a short proposal for a presentation to be held at CEES; and two letters of recommendation and/or the names of two referees. Combine all materials into a single PDF document. Required
- Send the single-PDF application to CEES by the application deadline. Required
- Deadline
- 12 October 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows are expected to participate in CEES scholarly activities, give a workshop presentation, and publish their findings through a CEES publication outlet. Application materials must be submitted as a single PDF by email to cees@isos.uzh.ch. The Spring 2027 fellowship begins in mid-February 2027.
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