About the Programme
| The Details | |
|---|---|
| Duration: | one year |
| Funding: | 25.000 € per research project |
| Research options: | individual research, research group or as employee of a scientific, political, cultural or economic institute/organisation/Think Tank |
| Topic: | individual selection of the research question in accordance with the annual focus area |
| Location: | country of residence, local office of the hosting institution, field research |
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 application period for the current year starts in May and is followed by the selection procedure from July until August. The grants will be awarded on the basis of the relevance of the research question and the professionalism of the research proposal. A high-level selection committee, representing various perspectives and backgrounds will decide on five outstanding applicants, who will receive financial -, administrative - and academic support during the following months. All applicants will be informed about the selection outcome latest by the end of August.
What
The programme provides a grant of 25,000 € per research project, academic mentoring and networking opportunities. A unique aspect of the Fellowship is the connection with former Charlemagne Prize Laureates, who will take on a patronage for the prospective research projects.
Before the start of the research year, the Fellows will agree on milestones that they want to achieve after each research quarter. These could be surveys, articles, policy papers or social outputs that are aimed at societal relevance and the successful implementation of the project. The final outcomes will be published in an annual publication and presented to the public at a concluding summit.
The Fellows are free in their way of implementing the project. The research can be conducted individually or as part of a group. We would highly encourage applicants to look for a suitable host institution that could provide a work place and research facilities at the preferred location during the Fellowship. In addition, the Fellow can choose to implement their project with the help of a self-selected mentor or in cooperation with an institution or mentor from the Charlemagne Prize network.
When
The Fellowship itself will start with a prospective conference in autumn, comprising first thematic discussions, networking events and the grant-award ceremony. During the research year, the Academy will organize various additional networking events with partner organisations. The research results should be handed in by August, in order to be published in the Academy's annual publication. The research year will end with the concluding summit after 12 months.
Where
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.
During the Fellowship, different additional opportunities for networking and exchange will be organised by the Charlemagne Prize Foundation and its partner organisations, creating the chance to present the individual research progress in front of a larger audience. With the completion of the research project, the Fellows and the Foundation will work on a joint publication to present their findings, data and comments on future developments in Europe.
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.
Who are we looking for?
Our main goal is to promote new ideas and approaches that are already discussing tomorrows challenges today. As a recently established Academy we want to support creative minds and independent workers, who are at the beginning of their academic or professional career and who would like to take the next step on their path.
We are looking for projects and research questions that go beyond current mainstream issues, that deal with interesting challenges, which could be of particular relevance in a few years' time, that deal with visions and new ideas, that analyse new developments and that are already working on solutions for future problems.
Application Requirements:
- 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
Profile
- university graduates, Young Professionals or employees of ascientific, political, economic or cultural institution/organisation
- individuals or groups that want to research on a specified topicwithin a period of 12 months
- reliable personality with previous research experience
- new thoughts and approaches that are directed at the future of Europe
What do we offer?
- 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 organisations 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.
- Acclimatisation 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.
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