Are you a CEU IAS or CNRS SHS researcher seeking a fully funded academic mobility grant in Central-Eastern European studies? The Oszkár Sárkány Fellowship Grant 2025/2026, named after the Hungarian cultural historian Oszkár Sárkány (1912–1943), celebrates his legacy of inclusive cultural history and intellectual resistance. This prestigious fellowship fosters transnational research exchange in the humanities and social sciences, linking Central European University Institute for Advanced Study (CEU IAS) in Budapest with the Paris Institute for Advanced Study (Paris IEA) and CEFRES in Paris.
Launched in 2025, the program offers outstanding CEU IAS fellows the chance to conduct one month of research at Paris IEA and CNRS SHS members the opportunity for a 15-day residency at CEU IAS. Travel, accommodation, and daily living expenses are fully covered, enabling you to focus on cutting-edge research into themes like illiberalism, academic freedom, and Czech–Hungarian cultural relations.
Fellowship Themes & Research Focus
- Central and Eastern Europe: Historical and contemporary studies
- Illiberalism: Local and global dimensions
- Scholars at Risk & Academic Freedom: “Invisible universities”
Interdisciplinary proposals that tackle urgent social challenges are especially encouraged.
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Fellowship Details & Timeline
| Stream | Call Opens | Deadline | Results | Duration | Mobility Period | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEU IAS → Paris IEA | 14 Jul 2025 | 15 Sep 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | 1 month | Spring 2026 | Cité Univ. housing, travel, daily allowance |
| CNRS SHS → CEU IAS Budapest | 20 Jul 2025 | 15 Oct 2025 | 25 Oct 2025 | 15 days | Spring 2026 | Wallenberg Guesthouse, travel, office space |
Eligibility Criteria
For Paris Applicants: Current CEU IAS fellow (2024/25 or 2025/26)
For Budapest Applicants: Permanent member of a CNRS SHS research unit
Research Fields: Humanities & social sciences with project relevance to CE/EU, illiberalism, academic freedom
Language: Applications in English or French
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How to Apply
Submit via email to all three partners by the respective deadlines:
CEU IAS (Budapest): Prof. Balázs Trencsényi — [email protected]
Paris IEA: Dr. William Berthomière — [email protected]
CEFRES (Prague): Dr. Mateusz Chmurski — [email protected]
Required Documents (in English or French):
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Academic CV with publications list
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