The European Charlemagne Prize Fellowship is an endowed 1-year programme of the European Charlemagne Prize Academy, consisting of individual research, the fulfilment of personal milestones, networking events, as well as a final publication and the presentation of the prospective research results at a conference summit.
The Charlemagne Prize Academy is a purely virtual academy and does not represent the place of residence during research. The topic-related tasks will be carried out independently by the candidates under academic supervision and support in their respective countries of residence or at the local offices of an institution of choice. The Fellows can therefore implement the research project next to their professional or academic positions.
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The concluding summit will present the possibility to discuss and implement individual findings and to create exchange between the Charlemagne Prize Fellows and decision-makers on a European scale. Afterwards, the Fellows will become part of our Alumni-network and will get the chance to continue personal and professional connections.
Benefits
- Building up your network: Together with a group of other Fellows, and prospectively also within a growing group of Academy-Alumni, the Fellowship within the Charlemagne Prize Network comprises exciting partner organizations and many impressive personalities that you will meet during networking events and the Charlemagne Prize Summit. You will get the opportunity to engage with specialists on an academic, as well as on a professional level, depending on your career prospects.
- Financial support for your creative and individual research project, which might help you to implement ideas and formats that back your findings and to encourage your independence regarding your personal path.
- Administrative and scientific support: As you will be assigned to a mentor, who will support you with the implementation of your ideas and research, you will receive input to your work from an expert in this field. By attending network events and receiving support in achieving your milestones, you will have the chance to completely focus on your individual research progress.
- Time for your thoughts: The grant might facilitate a year of realizing an individual project before entering the professional world or academia. This could be a step that was not possible during previous studies or an opportunity for training and further engagement with scholarly work.
- Acclimatization to the global stage: Presenting your own work and engaging with international decision-makers will train your confidence and skills to promote your ideas and to work on constructive approaches.
- Standing out from the crowd: The Charlemagne Prize Fellowship presents the opportunity to mark an exceptional path on your CV, suitable to individual plans and ambitions.
- 25.000 € per research project
Eligibilities
- postgraduate degree (preferably Master or equivalent)
- younger than 35 years of age
- professional English language skills (min. C1)
- citizen of an EU member state or permanent residence in Europe
- submission of an innovative Research Proposal, compatible with theannual focus
- current and prospective relevance of the proposed research question
- proposal of a host institution for the duration of the Fellowship
- university graduates, Young Professionals or employees of a scientific, political, economic or cultural institution/organisation
- individuals or groups that want to research on a specified topic within a period of 12 months
- reliable personality with previous research experience
- new thoughts and approaches that are directed at the future of Europe
Application Process
- You can apply quick and easy online. Therefore, you will need to have the following details ready to enter:
- Your personal details
- Your contact details
- Your educational background, including your latest and your previous degrees
- Further, you will need to upload the following documents:
- Your Research Proposal (pdf)
- Your CV (pdf)
- Supporting documents, references or certificates (as one pdf file)
- Your Research Proposal should include :
- A maximum amount of 6000 characters (max. 2 pages)
- The research question and a brief description of your research idea, perceiving a topic that is connected to our focus area
- Your motivation to research on this particular topic and its social/political relevance
- First ideas about your personal timeline and possible milestones you want to achieve during the Fellowship
- A first description for which audience groups (outside academia) your research could be of special interest
- A short explanation of what makes your research question unique and progressive in shaping Europe’s future
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Application Deadline: July 4, 2021
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