Applicants are currently being accepted for the Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES) Fellowship Program 2027 in Switzerland. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CEES Fellowship Program in Switzerland
CEES Fellowship Program supports residential research stays for highly talented young or mid-career scholars. The CEES Fellowship invites applicants working on historical or contemporary topics related to Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia, with a particular interest in geopolitical trends, economic connectivity, and transnational issues related to the South Caucasus for Spring 2027.
The program is offered by the Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES) at the University of Zurich. Fellows spend up to four months in residence (one semester), pursue independent research, participate in CEES scholarly activities, present a workshop, and are expected to publish findings in CEES publication outlets.
Benefits of CEES Fellowship Program in Switzerland
- A stipend for living expenses during the period of stay of up to four months
- Travel and administrative costs in Switzerland
- Access to relevant libraries and the interdisciplinary community of experts associated with the CEES
- Use of a workspace and other necessary facilities at the CEES
- Assistance from CEES in finding housing in the Zurich area
CEES Fellowship Program in Switzerland Requirements
- Highly talented and innovative young or mid-career scholars in the social sciences or humanities
- Research focus on historical or contemporary topics related to Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia
- For Spring 2027, particular interest in geopolitical trends, economic connectivity, and/or transnational social or cultural issues related to the South Caucasus region
- Applicants must be enrolled or employed at their home university
Application Date and Process
A complete application should be sent to CEES by October 12, 2026, consisting of the following materials:
- A letter of motivation
- A research proposal (3–5 pages)
- A curriculum vitae (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,Two letters of recommendation and/or names of two referees All materials listed ab
Application Deadline
12 October, 2026
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