CfA NEC Fellowships (Bucharest)

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Oct 16, 2025, 6:18:24 AM (11 days ago) Oct 16

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Dear colleagues,

Please find below a call for fellowship applications in Bucharest. Please note the new program focusing on projects on trust in science.

Best,

Elena

Apply for a NEC Fellowship

New Europe College (NEC), an Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest (Romania), launches the annual competition for the 2026-2027 Fellowships. Romanian and international postdoctoral scholars in the humanities (all areas, including philosophy) and social sciences (all areas, including law and economics) are invited to apply. Around 25 fellowships are available across eight programmes.

What we offer:

a monthly allowance of €1,000 (tax free) & accommodation in Bucharest (living quarters and working space)

reimbursement of travel costs from the home/residence country to Bucharest and back

free access to NEC’s library and electronic resources

a lump sum for a research trip to, or conference attendance at, an institution of the Fellow’s choice

What we expect:

Fellows will work on their projects and take part in the scholarly events organised by NEC

Fellows will attend the weekly seminars discussing progress in their work (compulsory)

Fellows will hand in a final research paper on the project carried out during their Fellowship

Eligibility:

NEC Fellowships are open to postdoctoral-level scholars, both Romanian and international, in all areas of the humanities and social sciences.

Duration:

for Romanian citizens: a full academic year (10 months, starting in October 2026)

for foreign citizens: a full academic year or one term (5 months, starting in October 2026 or March 2027)

How to apply:

Applications (in English, French or German) will be submitted online only, using the form available at NEC Fellowships - Application Form. Please refer to the guidelines on the website to make sure you have all the documents needed to fill in the form. Also, be advised that English is the preferred working language during most NEC events.