CEES Fellowship Program 2027 at University of Zurich | Fully Funded Residential Research Fellowship

<p>The <a href="https://www.cees.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:3693b903-413d-48b7-9d32-6ce106d04f88/CEES%20Fellowship%20Call%20for%20Application_Spring%202027.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES) at the University of Zurich</strong></a> is inviting applications for its <strong>Spring 2027 Fellowship Program</strong>, offering <strong>5–6 residential fellowships</strong> to highly talented and innovative young or mid-career scholars in the social sciences and humanities.</p> <p>The fellowship provides an opportunity to spend up to <strong>four months in Zurich</strong>, pursue independent research, participate in the academic activities of CEES, and engage with an interdisciplinary community of scholars working on Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.</p> <h2>About the CEES Fellowship Program</h2> <p>The CEES Fellowship is normally structured as a <strong>four-month residential fellowship</strong> during one academic semester.</p> <p>For the Spring 2027 semester, the fellowship will begin in <strong>mid-February 2027</strong>.</p> <p>The programme welcomes research proposals addressing historical or contemporary topics related to:</p> <ul> <li>Russia</li> <li>Eastern Europe</li> <li>The Caucasus</li> <li>Central Asia</li> <li>Post-Soviet Eurasia</li> </ul> <p>For the Spring 2027 fellowship cycle, CEES is particularly interested in scholars researching:</p> <ul> <li>Geopolitical trends</li> <li>Economic connectivity</li> <li>Transnational social issues</li> <li>Transnational cultural issues</li> <li>The South Caucasus region</li> </ul> <h2>Fellowship Duration</h2> <p>The fellowship will last for <strong>up to four months</strong>, beginning in mid-February 2027.</p> <p>During their residency, fellows are expected to focus on their independent research while actively participating in the scholarly activities of the Center for Eastern European Studies.</p> <h2>What Does the Fellowship Provide?</h2> <p>The CEES Fellowship provides several forms of support to selected scholars.</p> <h3>Living Expenses</h3> <p>The fellowship includes a <strong>stipend for living expenses</strong> during the fellowship period of up to four months.</p> <h3>Travel and Administrative Costs</h3> <p>Funding also covers <strong>travel and administrative costs in Switzerland</strong>.</p> <h3>Workspace and Facilities</h3> <p>Fellows receive access to:</p> <ul> <li>A workspace at CEES</li> <li>Relevant libraries</li> <li>Necessary research facilities</li> <li>The interdisciplinary academic community associated with CEES</li> </ul> <h3>Housing Support</h3> <p>CEES will assist fellows with <strong>finding housing in the Zurich area</strong> during their residency.</p> <h2>Research and Academic Activities</h2> <p>The fellowship is not solely a research stay. Fellows are expected to actively participate in the academic environment at CEES.</p> <p>During the fellowship, selected scholars will:</p> <ul> <li>Pursue independent research in residence.</li> <li>Participate actively in CEES scholarly activities.</li> <li>Access relevant libraries and research resources.</li> <li>Present their research topic in a workshop.</li> <li>Engage with the interdisciplinary community of experts associated with CEES.</li> <li>Publish their findings through one of the CEES publication outlets.</li> </ul> <h2>Who Can Apply?</h2> <p>The fellowship is intended for <strong>young or mid-career scholars</strong> working in the:</p> <ul> <li>Social sciences</li> <li>Humanities</li> </ul> <p>Applicants should have a research focus addressing historical or contemporary topics connected to <strong>Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus or Central Asia</strong>.</p> <p>For Spring 2027, applications connected to the <strong>South Caucasus</strong> and focusing on geopolitical trends, economic connectivity, or transnational social and cultural issues are particularly welcomed.</p> <h3>Important Eligibility Requirement</h3> <p>Applicants must be <strong>enrolled or employed at their home university</strong>.</p> <p>This means the fellowship is intended for scholars who maintain an academic affiliation with their home institution during the application and fellowship process.</p> <h2>Application Requirements</h2> <p>A complete application must contain all of the following materials:</p> <h3>1. Letter of Motivation</h3> <p>Applicants should submit a letter explaining their motivation for applying to the CEES Fellowship Program.</p> <h3>2. Research Proposal</h3> <p>A <strong>3–5 page research proposal</strong> is required.</p> <p>The proposal should clearly present the research project the applicant intends to pursue during the fellowship.</p> <h3>3. Curriculum Vitae</h3> <p>Applicants must provide a CV that includes a <strong>list of publications</strong>.</p> <h3>4. Writing Sample</h3> <p>Applicants should provide a short writing sample, such as an:</p> <ul> <li>Academic article</li> <li>Book chapter</li> </ul> <h3>5. CEES Presentation Proposal</h3> <p>Applicants must also submit a short proposal for the presentation they would give at CEES during their fellowship.</p> <h3>6. References</h3> <p>Applicants must provide <strong>two letters of recommendation and/or the names of two referees</strong>.</p> <h2>Language and Submission Format</h2> <p>All application materials must be written in <strong>English</strong>.</p> <p>The complete application should be combined into <strong>one single PDF document</strong>.</p> <p>Applications should be sent by email to:</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:cees@isos.uzh.ch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cees@isos.uzh.ch</a></strong></p> <h2>Application Deadline</h2> <p>The deadline for the Spring 2027 CEES Fellowship is:</p> <p><strong>12 October 2026</strong></p> <p>Applicants should ensure that the complete application reaches CEES by the stated deadline.</p> <h2>Fellowship Timeline</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Detail</th> <th>Information</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Fellowship</td> <td>CEES Fellowship Program</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Semester</td> <td>Spring 2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Location</td> <td>University of Zurich, Switzerland</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Number of Fellowships</td> <td>5–6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Duration</td> <td>Up to 4 months</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Start</td> <td>Mid-February 2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Target Applicants</td> <td>Young and mid-career scholars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fields</td> <td>Social sciences and humanities</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Application Language</td> <td>English</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deadline</td> <td>12 October 2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Application Format</td> <td>Single PDF</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Email</td> <td><a href="mailto:cees@isos.uzh.ch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cees@isos.uzh.ch</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2>Areas of Research Interest</h2> <p>CEES welcomes research proposals across topics related to Eastern Europe and post-Soviet Eurasia.</p> <p>For this particular fellowship cycle, applicants with research interests in the <strong>South Caucasus</strong> are especially encouraged to consider the programme where their work addresses areas such as:</p> <ul> <li>Geopolitical developments</li> <li>Economic connectivity</li> <li>Cross-border social dynamics</li> <li>Transnational cultural issues</li> </ul> <p>Research may focus on historical or contemporary issues within the broader geographic scope of the fellowship.</p> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>Interested scholars should prepare all required application materials in English and combine them into a <strong>single PDF document</strong>.</p> <p>The application should contain:</p> <ol> <li>Letter of motivation</li> <li>3–5 page research proposal</li> <li>CV with publication list</li> <li>Short writing sample</li> <li>Proposal for the CEES presentation</li> <li>Two recommendation letters and/or names of two referees</li> </ol> <p>The completed PDF should then be emailed to:</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:cees@isos.uzh.ch">cees@isos.uzh.ch</a></strong></p> <h2>Application Preparation Tips</h2> <p>Applicants should ensure that their research proposal clearly demonstrates what they intend to accomplish during the four-month residency.</p> <p>It is also important to ensure that the writing sample, CV and presentation proposal complement the research project described in the application.</p> <p>Because the fellowship requires active participation in CEES activities, applicants should also demonstrate how their research can contribute to the Center&#8217;s interdisciplinary academic environment.</p> <h2>Funding</h2> <p>The CEES Fellowship provides financial support covering:</p> <ul> <li>Living expenses through a stipend</li> <li>Travel costs in Switzerland</li> <li>Administrative costs in Switzerland</li> </ul> <p>Selected fellows also receive research facilities, workspace and library access.</p> <p>CEES will assist fellows in finding accommodation in the Zurich area.</p> <h2>About CEES</h2> <p>The <strong>Center for Eastern European Studies (CEES)</strong> is based at the <strong>University of Zurich</strong> and supports interdisciplinary research and scholarly exchange focused on Eastern Europe and post-Soviet Eurasia.</p> <p>The CEES Fellowship Program is funded by the <strong>Department of History</strong> and supported by the <strong>University of Zurich</strong>.</p> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.cees.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:3693b903-413d-48b7-9d32-6ce106d04f88/CEES%20Fellowship%20Call%20for%20Application_Spring%202027.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>CEES Fellowship Program 2027</strong></a> provides young and mid-career scholars in the social sciences and humanities with an opportunity to undertake independent research in residence at the University of Zurich.</p> <p>The programme offers <strong>5–6 residential fellowships</strong> lasting up to four months, with financial support for living expenses, travel and administrative costs, as well as access to research facilities and an interdisciplinary scholarly network.</p> <p>Applicants working on Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus or Central Asia are eligible to consider the programme, with particular interest for the Spring 2027 cycle in research addressing the <strong>South Caucasus, geopolitical trends, economic connectivity and transnational social or cultural issues</strong>.</p> <p>The application deadline is <strong>12 October 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Discover more fellowship opportunities on the <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/category/fellowship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OFY Webpage</a>.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/09/26/cees-fellowship-program-2027-at-university-of-zurich-fully-funded-residential-research-fellowship/">CEES Fellowship Program 2027 at University of Zurich | Fully Funded Residential Research Fellowship</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>