Call for Applications 2026/27

CIAS & INSTITUTE – International Research Excellence Fellowship Programme

CIAS & INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL STUDIES – Junior & Senior Research Fellowship in Global Southeast Asia

Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS): An international hub for research excellence in the heart of Central Europe

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Get to know CIAS

CIAS is Corvinus’ hub for research excellence and international scholarly engagement. CIAS advances these aims by (1) operating research centres with permanent researchers (core faculty) and (2) hosting visiting research fellows (visiting faculty) and enabling sustained, on-site collaboration with Corvinus faculty and students. Fellowships are offered for 5- or 10-month periods in the Junior, Senior, and Non-resident Senior categories; an Invited Distinguished category is also available. Candidates with existing collaborations at Corvinus and those initiating new partnerships are equally welcome; in both cases, CIAS provides structured support to facilitate joint research, dissemination, grant application, and engagement within the University’s scholarly community.

 

Situated in the heart of Central Europe, Budapest offers a concentrated academic ecosystem, with multiple universities, research institutes and libraries, archives, and policy institutes within easy reach of Corvinus, while also serving as a practical gateway to regional partners and comparative field sites. The city’s active culture, spanning department colloquia, institute workshops, and visiting lectures, provides a steady cadence of feedback that helps move projects from draft to submission. CIAS itself is located at the Danube’s bank, on the seventh floor of the Corvinus new building, with an expansive view over the city that creates a quiet, well-equipped setting for focused work and collegial conversation. Fellows benefit from robust research infrastructure, as well as a manageable urban environment with short commutes, walkable districts, and a rich cultural life that together support sustained scholarly collaboration.

Alumni Reviews About CIAS

CIAS is the international research excellence hub of Corvinus University in Budapest. Our objective is to foster the development and dissemination of advanced knowledge in our respective disciplines of study, as well as to facilitate professional collaboration among scholars and other societal stakeholders. We seek to achieve this goal in two ways: by operating research centres with permanently appointed researchers and by offering visiting research fellowships (henceforth referred to as Fellowship) to outstanding international scholars.

CIAS offers its Fellowship for a 5- or 10-month duration for Junior, Senior, or Non-resident Senior Researchers. We also provide Fellowships for invited distinguished research fellows for shorter durations, but for a minimum of 1 month.

We are pleased to accept candidates who already cooperate with one of the Institutes or Research Centres at Corvinus, as well as those who have not yet established an active connection (they will receive support to initiate joint work with our faculty).

“This opportunity has exceeded my expectations in every respect, I find the atmosphere at CIAS very friendly and the excellent scientific work in a wide variety of fields is being done at the institute, which is productive for individual research.”

Maya NadkarniUS Swarthmore College
Maya Nadkarni

“I would recommend to any interested researcher that, if they have the opportunity, they try to take a break from their daily routine and come to CIAS for a longer period of time. This is how they can really benefit from the interdisciplinary profile of the institute and the many different types of research that go on at CIAS.”

VG VenkateshIndia
EM Normandie Business School
VG Venkatesh

“I think Budapest is an absolutely livable and likeable city for foreigners too, I really enjoy the fact that almost everyone here speaks English, I’ve never really felt lost in this city.”[...]“From the very beginning, I have found great partners and co-authors in CIAS and the University. Researchers, who have provided valuable perspectives collaborate with me in my interdisciplinary approach to my research topics."

Amitabh AnandIndia
Aalborg University
Amitabh Anand

„The CIAS Fellowship also offers me the opportunity to learn about the operations of an internationally recognized business school outside my home country [...] I really like the contrasting vibe of Budapest, where gorgeous historic buildings meet trendy ruined bars.”

Tommi LaukkanenFinland
University of Eastern Finland
Tommi Laukkanen

“Knowledge orientation and a modern urban academic spirit permeate the whole university. Even within the walls, you can feel the pulse and momentum of the downtown. In the community spaces, I met enthusiastic groups of students working on projects day by day. And at CIAS, they gave me all the tools I needed to focus exclusively on my research."

Piotr ZmyslonyPoland
Poznań University of Economics and Business
Piotr Zmyslony

„[...] one of the pillars of the success of CIAS is being open to applicants with whom they have had no previous contact, and this is one of the ways in which they can ensure a high international standard. [...] They are very good at matching people who work here, and it gives you a feeling of actually being home.”

Giuseppe AttanasiItaly
Sapienza University of Rome
Giuseppe Attanasi

About the Fellowships

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Basic eligibility requirements (see the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 2.1), plus:
    • A minimum of 2 articles published in a peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journal (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding
Junior CIAS Research Fellow2.000 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

* OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

  1. Expectation and deliverables
  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Basic eligibility requirements (see the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 2.1), plus:
    • A minimum of 6 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).
    • H-index ≥ 5 or ≥ 100 citations, as reported on the applicant’s Scopus profile at the time of submission; self-citations excluded.

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding
Senior CIAS Research Fellow3.000 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

* OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

3. Expectation and deliverables

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Basic eligibility requirements (see the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 2.1), plus:
    • A minimum of 6 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).
    • H-index ≥ 5 or ≥ 100 citations, as reported on the applicant’s Scopus profile at the time of submission; self-citations excluded.

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow3.000 EUR / month while in Budapest
1.500 EUR / month while not in Budapest
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

* OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

3. Expectation and deliverables

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Senior CIAS Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Letter of invitation from the Dean of CIAS 

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding
Invited Distinguised Senior CIAS Research FellowStarting from 3.000 EUR / month
 
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

* OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

3. Expectation and deliverables

Individual requirements for Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are determined in collaboration with the Head of the Corvinus Institute that invited them.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Research Fellowships in Global Southeast Asia

CIAS and the Institute of Global Studies are launching Research Fellowships in Global Southeast Asia to further scholarship on Southeast Asia in Hungary and the broader Eastern European region; to facilitate research contacts between the two regions; and to further strengthen the University’s existing expertise on Asian economics, societies, politics, and the environment.

Advisory Board:

  • Professor Ulbe Bosma, International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam
  • Professor Emerita Caroline Sy Hau, Kyoto University
  • Professor Johan Lindquist, Stockholm University
  • Professor Brenda Yeoh, National University of Singapore

Applications are accepted for both Senior and Junior Fellowships.

Priority in the 2026-27 academic year will be given to scholars working in the following fields:

  • security studies,
  • migration studies,
  • sustainability and the environment,
  • supply chain geoeconomics,
  • research on links and comparisons between Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia.
  1. Eligibility criteria:

For Junior Research Fellowship

  • Basic eligibility requirements (see the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 2.1), plus:
    • A minimum of 2 articles published in a peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journal (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).

For Senior Research Fellowship

  • Basic eligibility requirements (see the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 2.1), plus:
    • A minimum of 6 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).
    • H-index ≥ 5 or ≥ 100 citations, as reported on the applicant’s Scopus profile at the time of submission; self-citations excluded
  1. Fellowship structure
Type of FellowshipAmount of funding
Fellowship in Global Southeast Asia

Junior: 2.000 EUR / mounth

Senior: 3.000 EUR / mounth

 
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation &travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 or more dependents600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

* OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

  1. Expectations and deliverables
  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
  • Junior Fellows are expected to present their research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Senior Research Fellows will be expected to take an active role in organising an international research workshop.
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

Application process

The application is considered complete by the Dean’s Office of CIAS once the following stages have been submitted or completed:

  • Completing the application form.
  • Detailed Statement of Proposed Research and Publication Activity (emailed to cias@uni-corvinus.hu) – Download official template via this link.
  • Candidate’s detailed curriculum vitae (emailed to cias@uni-corvinus.hu)
CategoryList of requirements
Basic eligibility criteria (applicable to all categories)
  • Doctoral degree (PhD) awarded by the time of application
  • Proficiency in English, relevant to the proposed research activity
  • Transparent research and publication track record (either Scopus or Google Scholar)
  • On-site availability in Budapest during the Fellowship period, depending on the category:
    • Junior, Senior, and Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are required to spend the their entire time in Budapest, except for short professional leaves.
    • Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellows are required to stay in Budapest for at least 1 month every 5 months
  • Availability to commence the Fellowship no later than 1 October (Autumn semester) or 1 March (Spring semester).
  • Having a teaching or research-related legal relationship (e.g., employment or service contract) with a higher-education or research institution in a country other than Hungary.
  • Not having Hungarian citizenship.
  • Not being eligible for scholarships under the education and research opportunities offered to Hungarians living abroad.
Junior CIAS Research Fellow
  • Basic eligibility requirements, plus:
    • A minimum of 2 articles published in a peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journal (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted (see the detailed Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 4).
Senior CIAS Research Fellow
  • Basic eligibility requirements, plus:
    • A minimum of 6 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Scimago Journal Ranking), each with no more than four co-authors. Journals deemed predatory by Corvinus are not accepted.
    • H-index ≥ 5 or ≥ 100 citations, as reported on the applicant’s Scopus profile at the time of submission; self-citations excluded.
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow
Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellow
  • Senior CIAS Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Letter of invitation from the Dean of CIAS

 

Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline (non-negotiable). Each eligible file is then peer-reviewed independently and anonymously by two senior experts in the applicant’s field. Based on these evaluations, CIAS compiles a short list, and short-listed candidates are invited to a 15-minute oral interview (online). Following the interviews, the selection panel determines the final list of awardees. Key dates for each stage are provided below.

  • Deadline for applications: 1 February 2026
  • Deadline for publishing short-list: 16 March 2026
  • Deadline for publishing the final list of awardees: 1 April 2026

Evaluation principles and scoring. The evaluation prioritises research excellence. In addition to meeting the basic and category-specific criteria, candidates who demonstrate outstanding performance in the areas below receive additional weight in scoring:

  • Outstanding research metrics (e.g., number of D1, Q1, Q2 publications, H-index based on independent citations, and number of independent citations).
  • Doctoral degree from a university ranked in the top 200 of the relevant QS Subject Rankings at the time the degree was awarded.
  • Professional accomplishments (e.g., honours, awards, invited distinctions).
  • Successful research grant applications (competitively awarded).
  • Full-time experience in an outstanding (top 200 of the relevant QS Subject Rankings) research centre or higher-education institution.

Invited Distinguished Fellows. Invited Distinguished Research Fellows are evaluated based on unique expectations that differ case-by-case.

The Statement of Proposed Activity (research plan) is a key component and is assessed for originality, feasibility, fit with CIAS/Corvinus, and anticipated scholarly contribution.

Transparency. We report to applicants (1) the average score assigned by the two reviewers and (2) the minimum score required for an award in the relevant category. We do not disclose sub-scores or reviewer-specific breakdowns.

CIAS Fellows must meet the following conditions during their Fellowship period:

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
    • Junior CIAS Research Fellows: At least Q1 or Q2, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
    • Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
    • Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring, or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

We are pleased to accept candidates who already cooperate with one of the Institutes or Research Centres at Corvinus, as well as those who have not yet established an active connection (they will receive support to initiate joint work with our faculty).

Individual requirements for Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are determined in collaboration with the Head of the Corvinus Institute that invited them.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

A Fellowship may be awarded once every 5 years in the same category. A previous unsuccessful application does not preclude somebody from applying again, however, after successfully completing a Fellowship, the application will be refused for the next 5 years.

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding 
Junior CIAS Research Fellow2.000 EUR / month
Senior CIAS Research Fellow3.000 EUR / month
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow3.000 EUR / month while in Budapest
1.500 EUR / month while not in Budapest
Invited Distinguished CIAS Senior Research FellowStarting from 3.000 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
Accommodation (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest) *1.000 EUR / month
Health insurance (only during on-site stay at CIAS, in Budapest)100 EUR / month
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation & travel support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent600 EUR / month
Family allowance (only during on-site stay of dependents in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents900 EUR / month

 * OR In-kind housing at the Corvinus Gellért Campus (professors’ apartments). When campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

 

The Fellows’ financial support from CIAS must cover all their costs, including but not limited to accommodation, travel expenses, and insurance.

CIAS provides varying levels of financial support for each Fellowship category, as detailed in the Call for Applications – CIAS, Section 3.1 – 3.5. According to the Corvinus Presidential Committee No. 15/2024 (Provisions on the International Excellence Scholarship for Visiting Lecturers and Researchers), the Fellowship is treated as a scholarship under Hungarian law and is therefore exempt from Hungarian taxes. The eligibility criteria of the Fellowship are as follows:
  1. Having a teaching or research-related legal relationship (e.g., employment or service contract) with a higher-education institution in a country other than
  2. Not being a citizen of Hungary.
  3. Not being eligible for scholarships under the education and research. opportunities offered to Hungarians living abroad.
  4. Teaching or conducting research in English in a Hungarian higher-education institution.1
Tax treatment outside Hungary varies by jurisdiction. It is the fellow’s sole responsibility to understand and comply with tax obligations in their home or residence country and to make any necessary filings. Corvinus/CIAS does not provide individual tax advice and does not engage with foreign tax authorities; we can only provide official certificates and documentation regarding the scholarship upon request. This policy clarifies roles and responsibilities; matters related to foreign taxation are outside our capabilities. [1] If the Candidate is awarded the Fellowship, this criterion is automatically satisfied.
  • Completed application form
  • Detailed Statement of Proposed Research and Publication Activity (sent to cias@uni-corvinus.hu) – Download official template via this link.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae of the Candidate (sent to cias@uni-corvinus.hu)

Housing is arranged individually by the Fellow, but if it is needed the University/CIAS can provide orientation in finding a good solution.

As a second option, the University can provide fully equipped, high-quality professors’ apartments at the new campus, but these apartments are offered depending on the capacity and the eligibility of the building. Further information about the professors’ apartments will be provided with the acceptance letter, due to the limited number of available apartments. Please be aware that when campus housing is provided, the accommodation contribution is €0 for the corresponding period.

At Corvinus we regularly host scientific workshops, conferences, public lectures. We also put a great emphasis on social events, such as team building trips, special holiday events, and informal networking events.

Members of CIAS Alumni

Junior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Briane Turley
Briane TurleyPhD Institute: The University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Affiliation: West Virginia University
Junior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Nuno Morgado
Nuno Morgado PhD Institute: Charles University in Prague
Affiliation: Charles University in Prague
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Betsabé Pérez Garrido
Betsabé Pérez GarridoPhD Institute: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Szabolcs Sebrek
Szabolcs SebrekPhD Institute: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Senior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Salvatore Engel-di Mauro
Salvatore Engel-di MauroPhD Institute: Rutgers University, NJ
Affiliation: State University of New York at New Paltz
Senior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Tamás Hoffman
Tamás HoffmanPhD Institute: Eötvös Lóránd University of Sciences
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
George Friedman
George FriedmanPhD Institute: Cornell University
Affiliation: Geopolitical Futures
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Bruno Dallago
Bruno DallagoPhD Institute: University of Trento
Affiliation: University of Trento
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Christopher Ball
Christopher BallPhD Institute: Texas A&M University
Affiliation: Quinnipiac University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Chenggang Xu
Chenggang XuPhD Institute: Harvard University
Affiliation: Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Junior Research Fellow -2020/2021
Frau Moreno
Frau MorenoPhD Institute: Università degli studi di Cagliari
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Amira Mouakher
Amira MouakherPhD Institute: University of Tunis El Manar
Affiliation: Université de Bourgogne
Junior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Primoz Medved
Primoz MedvedPhD Institute: University of Ljubljana
Affiliation: University of Ljubljana
Senior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Adél Pásztor
Adél PásztorPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: Newcastle University
Senior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Helmut Azacis
Helmut AzacisPhD Institute: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Affiliation: Cardiff University
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Federico Pachetti
Federico PachettiPhD Institute: University of Hong Kong
Affiliation: The London School of Economics and Social Science
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Sneha Bakshi
Sneha BakshiPhD Institute: University of Texas at Dallas
Affiliation: Independent Researcher
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Sofia De León Almaraz
Sofia De León AlmarazPhD Institute : Institut National Polytechnique Toulouse
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Jeremiás Máté Balogh
Jeremiás Máté BaloghPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Tamás Tóth
Tamás TóthPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: University of Public Service
Senior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Timothy John Havens
Timothy John HavensPhD Institute: Indiana University
Affiliation: The University of Iowa
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Grad Sorin-Mihai
Grad Sorin-MihaiPhD Institute: Chemnitz University of Technology
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Carmela Di Mauro
Carmela Di MauroPhD Institute: University of York
Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Catania
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Péter Vida
Péter VidaPhD Institute: Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Affiliation: CY Cergy Paris Université
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Grzegorz Leszczynski
Grzegorz LeszczynskiPhD Institute: Poznań University of Economics
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Pieter Jan Vanhuysse
Pieter Jan VanhuyssePhD Institute: The London School of Economics and Political Science
Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Marcelo Royo Vela
Marcelo Royo VelaPhD Institute: University of Valencia
Affiliation: University of Valencia
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Rowan Mark Lubbock
Rowan Mark LubbockPhD Institute: University of London
Affiliation: University of London
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Kristian Lau Nielsen
Kristian Lau NielsenPhD Institute: University of Tartu
Affiliation: International University of Sarajevo
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Eric John Brown
Eric John BrownPhD Institute: Boston College
Affiliation: International Business School
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Vahid Ghasemi
Vahid GhasemiPhD Institute: University of Cagliari
Affiliation: Universidade Europeia
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Partha Mohapatra
Partha MohapatraPhD Institute: University of Kentucky
Affiliation: California State University
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Panka Bencsik
Panka BencsikPhD Institute: University of Sussex
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Devesh Singh
Devesh SinghPhD Institute: Kaposvár University
Affiliation: University of Delhi
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Piotr Zmyslony
Piotr ZmyslonyPhD Institute: Poznań University of Economics and Business
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics and Business
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
András Fülöp
András FülöpPhD Institute: University of Toronto,
Affiliation: ESSEC Business School
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Mladen Domazet
Mladen DomazetPhD Institute: University of Zagreb
Affiliation: Institute for Political Ecology
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Daniel Ove Jakobsen
Daniel Ove JakobsenPhD Institute: Norwegian School of Economics
Affiliation: Nord University
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Andreas Rudolf Ferdinand Orland
Andreas Rudolf Ferdinand OrlandPhD Institute: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Affiliation: Universität Potsdam
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Marcus Dillender
Marcus DillenderPhD Institute: University of Texas
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Max Kenneth Gillman
Max Kenneth GillmanPhD Institute: The University of Chicago
Affiliation: University of Missouri
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Alexandru Kristály
Alexandru KristályPhD Institute: Babeș-Bolyai University
Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Daniel Arenas Vives
Daniel Arenas VivesPhD Institute: University of Chicago
Affiliation: ESADE Business School, Universitat Ramon Llull
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Zsolt Darvay
Zsolt DarvayPhD Institute: Babeș-Bolyai University
Affiliation: Babeș-Bolyai University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Olga Gurova
Olga GurovaPhD Institute: Russian State University for Humanities
Affiliation: Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Tamás Terlaky
Tamás TerlakyPhD Institute: Eötvös Loránd University
Affiliation: Lehigh University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Andrew John Anthony Goodwin
Andrew John Anthony GoodwinPhD Institute: La Trobe University
Affiliation: Sabanci University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Jessie Labov
Jessie LabovPhD Institute: New York University
Affiliation: Eötvös Loránd Research Network
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Dov Samet
Dov SametPhD Institute: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Affiliation: Tel Aviv University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Yurii Nesterov
Yurii NesterovPhD Institute: Soviet Academy of Sciences
Affiliation: University of Louvain
Junior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Sehar Zulfiqar
Sehar ZulfiqarPhD Institute: University of Debrecen
Affiliation: National University of Modern Languages
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Amitabh Anand
Amitabh AnandPhD Institute: NEOMA B-School Paris
Affiliation: Aalborg University
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Márton Demeter
Márton DemeterPhD Institute: University of Pécs
Affiliation: National University of Public Service
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Viktor Dörfler
Viktor DörflerPhD Institute: University of Strathclyde
Affiliation: University of Strathclyde
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Goran Lesaja
Goran LesajaPhD Institute: University of Iowa
Affiliation: Georgia Southern University
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Shuxi (Simon) Yin
Shuxi (Simon) YinPhD Institute: University of Tuebingen
Affiliation: Hefei University of Technology
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Matthew Adamson
Matthew AdamsonPhD Institute: Indiana University
Affiliation: McDaniel College
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Maya Nadkarni
Maya NadkarniPhD Institute: Columbia University
Affiliation: Swarthmore College
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
V.G. Venkatesh
V.G. VenkateshPhD Institute: University of Waikato
Affiliation: EM Normandie Business School
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Mehrdad Vahabi
Mehrdad VahabiPhD Institute: University Paris
Affiliation: University Paris Sorbonne
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Bojan Baca
Bojan BacaPhD Institute: York University
Affiliation: University of Montenegro
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Fernando Almeida
Fernando AlmeidaPhD Institute: University of Porto
Affiliation: Global Humanistic University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Dávid Papp
Dávid PappPhD Institute: Rutgers University
Affiliation: North Carolina State University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Attila Tanyi
Attila TanyiPhD Institute: Eötvös Loránd University
Affiliation: University of Tromsø
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Michael Thate
Michael ThatePhD Institute: University of Durham
Affiliation: Princeton University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Michael Thompson
Michael ThompsonPhD Institute: University of Kent
Affiliation: Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
László Végh
László VéghPhD Institute: Eötvös Lóránd University
Affiliation: London School of Economics and Political Science
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Iulian Toader
Iulian ToaderPhD Institute: University of Notre Dame
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Robert Obermaier
Robert ObermaierPhD Institute: University of Regensburg
Affiliation: University of Passau
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Alberto Ferraris
Alberto FerrarisPhD Institute: University of Turin
Affiliation: University of Turin
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Tommi Laukkanen
Tommi LaukkanenPhD Institute: LUT University / University of Kuopio, Finland
Affiliation: University of Eastern Finland
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Thomas Walker
Thomas WalkerPhD Institute: Washington State University
Affiliation: Concordia University
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Francesca Cabiddu
Francesca CabidduPhD Institute: University of Cagliari
Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Cagliari
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Zlatko Nedelko
Zlatko NedelkoPhD Institute: University of Maribor
Affiliation: University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business
Junior Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Arya Vikas
Arya VikasPhD Institute: DIT University – Dehradun, India
Affiliation: Rabat Business School, International University of Rabat
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Fatima Tasneem
Fatima TasneemPhD Institute: International Islamic University, Islamabad
Affiliation: International Islamic University
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Anthony Halog
Anthony HalogPhD Institute: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Affiliation: The University of Queensland
Senior Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Jonathan Batten
Jonathan BattenPhD Institute: University of Sydney, Australia
Affiliation: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Wieland Müller
Wieland MüllerPhD Institute: Humboldt University Berlin
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Giuseppe Attanasi
Giuseppe AttanasiPhD Institute: Università Bocconi, Milan
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Foltin Pavel
Foltin PavelPhD Institute: Military College of Ground Forces in Vyškov
Affiliation: University of Defence
Senior Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Avishek Ray
Avishek RayPhD Institute: Trent University, Canada
Affiliation: National Institute of Technology Silchar
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Ferenc Jordán
Ferenc JordánPhD Institute: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
Affiliation: University of Parma
Senior Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Sadok Ben Yahia
Sadok Ben YahiaPhD Institute: University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis
Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
David Bartl
David BartlPhD Institute: Charles University in Prague
Affiliation: Silesian University in Opava, School of Business Administration in Karvina
Non-Resident Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Csaba Farkas
Csaba FarkasPhD Institute: Óbudai Egyetem
Affiliation: Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Immanuel Bomze
Immanuel BomzePhD Institute: University of Vienna
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Clemens Puppe
Clemens PuppePhD Institute: University of Karlsruhe
Affiliation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Tarun Chordia
Tarun ChordiaPhD Institute: Anderson School, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Affiliation: Emory University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Karen Maas
Karen MaasPhD Institute: Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Affiliation: Open University, Netherlands
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Akio Matsumoto
Akio MatsumotoPhD Institute: Tohoku University
Affiliation: Chuo University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Cornelis van Kooten
Cornelis van KootenPhD Institute: Oregon State University
Affiliation: University of Victoria
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Stephen R. Nagy
Stephen R. NagyPhD Institute: Waseda University
Affiliation: International Christian University, Tokyo
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow – 2024/2025
Attila Ambrus
Attila AmbrusPhD Institute: Princeton University
Affiliation: Duke University

CIAS & Institute / Research Centre Visiting Research Excellence Fellowship Application 2025/26

An international hub for research excellence in the heart of Central Europe

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Get to know CIAS

CIAS is the international research excellence hub of Corvinus University in Budapest. Our objective is to foster the development and dissemination of advanced knowledge in our respective disciplines of study, as well as to facilitate professional collaboration among scholars and other societal stakeholders. We seek to achieve this goal in two ways: by operating research centres with permanently appointed researchers and by offering visiting research fellowships (henceforth referred to as Fellowship) to outstanding international scholars.

CIAS offers its Fellowship for a 5- or 10-month duration for Junior, Senior, or Non-resident Senior Researchers. We also provide Fellowships for invited distinguished research fellows for shorter durations, but for a minimum of 1 month.

We are pleased to accept candidates who already cooperate with one of the Institutes or Research Centres at Corvinus, as well as those who have not yet established an active connection (they will receive support to initiate joint work with our faculty).

Why should you join CIAS?

CIAS fully supports Fellows so they can concentrate on their professional development, networking, and research in Budapest, the heart of Central Europe.

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Benefits offered by CIAS:

  • Academic networking opportunities at conferences and workshops
  • Fantastic office space that promotes productivity and well-being
  • Vibrant workplace culture
  • Serene and motivating atmosphere
  • Regular excursions and team-building events
  • Common vision and support for collaboration

Members of CIAS Alumni

“This opportunity has exceeded my expectations in every respect, I find the atmosphere at CIAS very friendly and the excellent scientific work in a wide variety of fields is being done at the institute, which is productive for individual research.”
Maya Nadkarni
Maya NadkarniUS Swarthmore College
“I would recommend to any interested researcher that, if they have the opportunity, they try to take a break from their daily routine and come to CIAS for a longer period of time. This is how they can really benefit from the interdisciplinary profile of the institute and the many different types of research that go on at CIAS.”
VG Venkatesh
VG VenkateshIndia
EM Normandie Business School
“I think Budapest is an absolutely livable and likeable city for foreigners too, I really enjoy the fact that almost everyone here speaks English, I’ve never really felt lost in this city.”[...]“From the very beginning, I have found great partners and co-authors in CIAS and the University. Researchers, who have provided valuable perspectives collaborate with me in my interdisciplinary approach to my research topics."
Amitabh Anand
Amitabh AnandIndia
Aalborg University
“The multicultural research environment of CIAS is a great breeding ground for interdisciplinary research, I am happy to be in such a good professional environment”[...]"When I return home, I will leave Corvinus with many good research projects and useful experience. Since I have been working at CIAS, I have also improved a lot as a researcher, for which I will always be grateful to Zoltán Oszkár Szántó and the excellent professional environment.”
Tetiana Sobolieva
Tetiana SobolievaUkraine
Corvinus University of Budapest
“Knowledge orientation and a modern urban academic spirit permeate the whole university. Even within the walls, you can feel the pulse and momentum of the downtown. In the community spaces, I met enthusiastic groups of students working on projects day by day. And at CIAS, they gave me all the tools I needed to focus exclusively on my research."
Piotr Zmyslony
Piotr ZmyslonyPoland
Poznań University of Economics and Business
“It is an exceptional opportunity to concentrate on my research only and write studies in this period, but I have come to like the colleagues and the atmosphere of the institute a lot, too.”
Kristian Nielsen
Kristian NielsenBosnia and Herzegovina
International University of Sarajevo

About the Fellowship

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Basic eligibility requirements, plus:
  • A minimum of 1 article published in a peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journal (Scimago Journal Ranking)

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding (before taxes)
Junior CIAS Research Fellow3.200 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
One-time relocation support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent450 EUR / month
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents700 EUR / month

3. Expectations and deliverables

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
    • Junior CIAS Research Fellows: At least Q1 or Q2, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Junior Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Doctoral degree obtained 5 years ago or more.
    • A minimum of 5 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Schimago Journal Ranking)

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding (before taxes)
Senior CIAS Research Fellow4.500 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
One-time relocation support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent450 EUR / month
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents700 EUR / month

3. Expectation and deliverables

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
    • Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Junior Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Doctoral degree obtained 5 years ago or more.
    • A minimum of 5 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Schimago Journal Ranking)

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding (before taxes)
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow4.500 EUR / month while in Budapest
1.500 EUR / month while not in Budapest
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
One-time relocation support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent450 EUR / month
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents700 EUR / month

3. Expectation and deliverables

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
    • Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

  1. Eligibility criteria:
  • Senior CIAS Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Letter of invitation from the Dean of CIAS 

2. Fellowship structure

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding (before taxes)
Invited Distinguished CIAS Senior Research FellowStarting from 4.500 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
One-time relocation support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent450 EUR / month
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents700 EUR / month

 

3. Expectation and deliverables

  • Individual requirements for Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are determined in collaboration with the Head of the Corvinus Institute that invited them.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journ

Application process

The application is considered complete by the Dean’s Office of CIAS once the following stages have been submitted or completed:

  • Completing the application form.
  • Detailed Statement of Proposed Research and Publication Activity (emailed to cias@uni-corvinus.hu) – Download official template via this link.
  • Candidate’s detailed curriculum vitae (emailed to cias@uni-corvinus.hu)
CategoryList of requirements
Basic eligibility criteria (applicable to all categories)
  • Doctoral degree (PhD)
  • Proficiency in English, relevant to the proposed research activity
  • Transparent publication track record (either Scopus or Google Scholar)
  • On-site availability in Budapest during the Fellowship period, depending on the category:
    • Junior, Senior, and Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are required to spend the their entire time in Budapest, except for short professional leaves.
    • Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellows are required to stay in Budapest for at least 1 month every 5 months
Junior CIAS Research Fellow
  • Basic eligibility requirements, plus:
    • A minimum of 1 article published in a peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journal (Scimago Journal Ranking)
Senior CIAS Research Fellow
  • Junior CIAS Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Doctoral degree obtained 5 years ago
    • A minimum of 5 articles published in peer-reviewed international Q1 academic journals (Scimago Journal Ranking)
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow
Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellow
  • Senior CIAS Research Fellow requirements, plus:
    • Letter of invitation from the Dean of CIAS

A Fellowship may be awarded once every 5 years in the same category. A previous unsuccessful application does not preclude somebody from applying again, however, after successfully completing a Fellowship, the application will be refused for the next 5 years.

Every Candidate is evaluated through a double and anonymous peer-review process that includes Hungarian and international experts in the relevant discipline.

CIAS Fellows must meet the following conditions during their Fellowship period:

  • Submission of at least 1 paper every 5 months to a peer-reviewed international journal, indicating ‘Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS), Corvinus University of Budapest’ as their (second) affiliation:
    • Junior CIAS Research Fellows: At least Q1 or Q2, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
    • Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking,
    • Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellows: At least D1 or Q1, according to the Scimago Journal Ranking
  • Presentation of research results at least once every 5 months:
    • Either at the CIAS International Workshop OR
    • A workshop organised by one of the Institutes or Research Centres of Corvinus
  • Provide 1 x 60 minutes / week consultation, mentoring, or class opportunity online or in-person for the students and faculty of Corvinus.

We are pleased to accept candidates who already cooperate with one of the Institutes or Research Centres at Corvinus, as well as those who have not yet established an active connection (they will receive support to initiate joint work with our faculty).

Individual requirements for Invited Distinguished CIAS Research Fellows are determined in collaboration with the Head of the Corvinus Institute that invited them.

Other professional activities undertaken by CIAS Fellows are welcome, but not required. However, the final instalment of the Fellowship is only transferable, if the requisite work is submitted to an acceptable journal.

Type of FellowshipAmount of funding (before taxes)
Junior CIAS Research Fellow3.200 EUR / month
Senior CIAS Research Fellow4.500 EUR / month
Non-resident Senior CIAS Research Fellow4.500 EUR / month while in Budapest
1.500 EUR / month while not in Budapest
Invited Distinguished CIAS Senior Research FellowStarting from 4.500 EUR / month
Extended funding for every type of Fellowship
One-time relocation support from a country of residence in Europe (not only EU)700 EUR
One-time relocation support from a country of residence outside of Europe1.400 EUR
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 1 dependent450 EUR / month
Family allowance (while in Budapest) if the Fellow is accompanied by 2 or more dependents700 EUR / month

 

The Fellows’ financial support from CIAS must cover all their costs, including but not limited to accommodation, travel expenses, and insurance.

CIAS provides varying levels of financial support for each Fellowship category, as shown in Table 2. In many countries, including Hungary, the presented amount of the Fellowship is considered income, hence it represents the total amount before taxes. The candidates have several options when it comes to taxes:

  1. According to the Corvinus Presidential Committee No. 15/2024’s Provisions on the International Excellence Scholarship for Visiting Lecturers and Researchers, if you meet certain criteria, you can receive the Fellowship as a monthly scholarship, which is tax-free income in Hungary. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
    1. Having a teaching or research-related legal relationship (e.g., employment or service contract) with a higher-education institution in a country other than
    2. Not being a citizen of Hungary.
    3. Not being eligible for scholarships under the education and research opportunities offered to Hungarians living abroad.
    4. Teaching or conducting research in English in a Hungarian higher-education institution.1

A Service Contract for research that provides the following options is available to those who do not want to apply for the scholarship or who do not match the above requirements:

  1. Paying taxes and making social contributions in Hungary. This amounts to a 30,15% deduction from the overall amount of financial support.
  2. Paying personal income taxes in the country of residence. In this case, the University deducts only 16,65% as social security contributions in Hungary. (Administrative requirement: Tax Residence Certificate issued by the tax authorities in the candidate’s home country).
  3. Paying social security contributions in the country of residence. In this case, the University deducts only 13,5% as personal income tax in Hungary. (Administrative requirement: A1 form issued by authorities of the country of residence of the Candidate in the case of coming from an EU country OR proof of active medical / health insurance and paid social securities in the country of residence, issued either by the authorities of the country of residence or the current employer of the Candidate).

The above-mentioned options apply to countries that have an active international treaty with Hungary aimed at avoiding double taxation. In every other case, special tax legislations apply.

Although CIAS and Corvinus can offer information on Hungarian tax laws, it is the Fellow’s responsibility to obtain all relevant data from their home country and make their own taxation decisions. After a taxation decision has been made, neither the Fellow nor Corvinus can modify it.

[1] If the Candidate is awarded the Fellowship, this criterion is automatically satisfied.

  • Completed application form
  • Detailed Statement of Proposed Research and Publication Activity (sent to cias@uni-corvinus.hu) – Download official template via this link.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae of the Candidate (sent to cias@uni-corvinus.hu)

Housing is arranged individually by the Fellow, but if it is needed the University/CIAS can provide orientation in finding a good solution. As a second option, the University can provide fully equipped, high-quality professors’ apartments at the new campus, but these apartments are offered depending on the capacity and the eligibility of the building. Further information about the professors’ apartments will be provided with the acceptance letter, due to the limited number of available apartments.

At Corvinus we regularly host scientific workshops, conferences, public lectures. We also put a great emphasis on social events, such as team building trips, special holiday events, and informal networking events.

For further information, check out our news site: https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/research/corvinus-institute-for-advanced-studies/news-events/?lang=en

Members of CIAS Alumni

Junior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Briane Turley
Briane TurleyPhD Institute: The University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Affiliation: West Virginia University
Junior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Nuno Morgado
Nuno Morgado PhD Institute: Charles University in Prague
Affiliation: Charles University in Prague
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Betsabé Pérez Garrido
Betsabé Pérez GarridoPhD Institute: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Szabolcs Sebrek
Szabolcs SebrekPhD Institute: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Senior Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Salvatore Engel-di Mauro
Salvatore Engel-di MauroPhD Institute: Rutgers University, NJ
Affiliation: State University of New York at New Paltz
Senior Faculty Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Tamás Hoffman
Tamás HoffmanPhD Institute: Eötvös Lóránd University of Sciences
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
George Friedman
George FriedmanPhD Institute: Cornell University
Affiliation: Geopolitical Futures
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Bruno Dallago
Bruno DallagoPhD Institute: University of Trento
Affiliation: University of Trento
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Christopher Ball
Christopher BallPhD Institute: Texas A&M University
Affiliation: Quinnipiac University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2019/2020
Chenggang Xu
Chenggang XuPhD Institute: Harvard University
Affiliation: Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Junior Research Fellow -2020/2021
Frau Moreno
Frau MorenoPhD Institute: Università degli studi di Cagliari
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Amira Mouakher
Amira MouakherPhD Institute: University of Tunis El Manar
Affiliation: Université de Bourgogne
Junior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Primoz Medved
Primoz MedvedPhD Institute: University of Ljubljana
Affiliation: University of Ljubljana
Senior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Adél Pásztor
Adél PásztorPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: Newcastle University
Senior Research Fellow - 2020/2021
Helmut Azacis
Helmut AzacisPhD Institute: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Affiliation: Cardiff University
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Federico Pachetti
Federico PachettiPhD Institute: University of Hong Kong
Affiliation: The London School of Economics and Social Science
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Sneha Bakshi
Sneha BakshiPhD Institute: University of Texas at Dallas
Affiliation: Independent Researcher
Junior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Sofia De León Almaraz
Sofia De León AlmarazPhD Institute : Institut National Polytechnique Toulouse
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Jeremiás Máté Balogh
Jeremiás Máté BaloghPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: Corvinus University of Budapest
Junior Faculty Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Tamás Tóth
Tamás TóthPhD Institute: Corvinus University of Budapest
Affiliation: University of Public Service
Senior Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Timothy John Havens
Timothy John HavensPhD Institute: Indiana University
Affiliation: The University of Iowa
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Grad Sorin-Mihai
Grad Sorin-MihaiPhD Institute: Chemnitz University of Technology
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Carmela Di Mauro
Carmela Di MauroPhD Institute: University of York
Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Catania
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Péter Vida
Péter VidaPhD Institute: Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Affiliation: CY Cergy Paris Université
Senior Researchs Fellow - 2021/2022
Grzegorz Leszczynski
Grzegorz LeszczynskiPhD Institute: Poznań University of Economics
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Pieter Jan Vanhuysse
Pieter Jan VanhuyssePhD Institute: The London School of Economics and Political Science
Affiliation: University of Southern Denmark
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2021/2022
Marcelo Royo Vela
Marcelo Royo VelaPhD Institute: University of Valencia
Affiliation: University of Valencia
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Rowan Mark Lubbock
Rowan Mark LubbockPhD Institute: University of London
Affiliation: University of London
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Kristian Lau Nielsen
Kristian Lau NielsenPhD Institute: University of Tartu
Affiliation: International University of Sarajevo
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Eric John Brown
Eric John BrownPhD Institute: Boston College
Affiliation: International Business School
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Vahid Ghasemi
Vahid GhasemiPhD Institute: University of Cagliari
Affiliation: Universidade Europeia
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Partha Mohapatra
Partha MohapatraPhD Institute: University of Kentucky
Affiliation: California State University
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Panka Bencsik
Panka BencsikPhD Institute: University of Sussex
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University
Junior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Devesh Singh
Devesh SinghPhD Institute: Kaposvár University
Affiliation: University of Delhi
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Piotr Zmyslony
Piotr ZmyslonyPhD Institute: Poznań University of Economics and Business
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics and Business
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
András Fülöp
András FülöpPhD Institute: University of Toronto,
Affiliation: ESSEC Business School
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Mladen Domazet
Mladen DomazetPhD Institute: University of Zagreb
Affiliation: Institute for Political Ecology
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Daniel Ove Jakobsen
Daniel Ove JakobsenPhD Institute: Norwegian School of Economics
Affiliation: Nord University
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Andreas Rudolf Ferdinand Orland
Andreas Rudolf Ferdinand OrlandPhD Institute: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Affiliation: Universität Potsdam
Senior Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Marcus Dillender
Marcus DillenderPhD Institute: University of Texas
Affiliation: Vanderbilt University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Max Kenneth Gillman
Max Kenneth GillmanPhD Institute: The University of Chicago
Affiliation: University of Missouri
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Alexandru Kristály
Alexandru KristályPhD Institute: Babeș-Bolyai University
Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Daniel Arenas Vives
Daniel Arenas VivesPhD Institute: University of Chicago
Affiliation: ESADE Business School, Universitat Ramon Llull
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Zsolt Darvay
Zsolt DarvayPhD Institute: Babeș-Bolyai University
Affiliation: Babeș-Bolyai University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Olga Gurova
Olga GurovaPhD Institute: Russian State University for Humanities
Affiliation: Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Tamás Terlaky
Tamás TerlakyPhD Institute: Eötvös Loránd University
Affiliation: Lehigh University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Andrew John Anthony Goodwin
Andrew John Anthony GoodwinPhD Institute: La Trobe University
Affiliation: Sabanci University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Jessie Labov
Jessie LabovPhD Institute: New York University
Affiliation: Eötvös Loránd Research Network
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Dov Samet
Dov SametPhD Institute: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Affiliation: Tel Aviv University
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2022/2023
Yurii Nesterov
Yurii NesterovPhD Institute: Soviet Academy of Sciences
Affiliation: University of Louvain
Junior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Sehar Zulfiqar
Sehar ZulfiqarPhD Institute: University of Debrecen
Affiliation: National University of Modern Languages
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Amitabh Anand
Amitabh AnandPhD Institute: NEOMA B-School Paris
Affiliation: Aalborg University
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Márton Demeter
Márton DemeterPhD Institute: University of Pécs
Affiliation: National University of Public Service
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Viktor Dörfler
Viktor DörflerPhD Institute: University of Strathclyde
Affiliation: University of Strathclyde
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Goran Lesaja
Goran LesajaPhD Institute: University of Iowa
Affiliation: Georgia Southern University
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Shuxi (Simon) Yin
Shuxi (Simon) YinPhD Institute: University of Tuebingen
Affiliation: Hefei University of Technology
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Matthew Adamson
Matthew AdamsonPhD Institute: Indiana University
Affiliation: McDaniel College
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Maya Nadkarni
Maya NadkarniPhD Institute: Columbia University
Affiliation: Swarthmore College
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
V.G. Venkatesh
V.G. VenkateshPhD Institute: University of Waikato
Affiliation: EM Normandie Business School
Senior Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Mehrdad Vahabi
Mehrdad VahabiPhD Institute: University Paris
Affiliation: University Paris Sorbonne
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Bojan Baca
Bojan BacaPhD Institute: York University
Affiliation: University of Montenegro
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Fernando Almeida
Fernando AlmeidaPhD Institute: University of Porto
Affiliation: Global Humanistic University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Dávid Papp
Dávid PappPhD Institute: Rutgers University
Affiliation: North Carolina State University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Attila Tanyi
Attila TanyiPhD Institute: Eötvös Loránd University
Affiliation: University of Tromsø
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Michael Thate
Michael ThatePhD Institute: University of Durham
Affiliation: Princeton University
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Michael Thompson
Michael ThompsonPhD Institute: University of Kent
Affiliation: Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
László Végh
László VéghPhD Institute: Eötvös Lóránd University
Affiliation: London School of Economics and Political Science
Non-Resident Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Iulian Toader
Iulian ToaderPhD Institute: University of Notre Dame
Affiliation: University of Vienna
Invited Distinguished Research Fellow - 2023/2024
Robert Obermaier
Robert ObermaierPhD Institute: University of Regensburg
Affiliation: University of Passau
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