About the opportunity
The Ludovika Fellowship Program (LFP) is an initiative hosted by the Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) in Budapest, Hungary. It invites internationally recognized foreign academics, researchers, and lecturers for academic and research stays spanning one to three months during the 2027 calendar year. Fellows conduct research in their discipline, deliver at least two lectures per week in English at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level, collaborate with LUPS faculty on teaching and research projects, and contribute to expanding the university’s international academic partnerships.
Funding and benefits
- Gross monthly agency fee of EUR 3,500 or EUR 4,500, determined by academic seniority
- One-time international round-trip travel allowance between the fellow's place of residence and Budapest
- Free access to university facilities and academic services, including libraries and research databases
- Access to campus dormitory accommodation for a fee, subject to availability
Who can apply?
- Foreign academics, lecturers, researchers, and academic community members with outstanding, internationally recognized academic achievements
- Research expertise aligned with the university's educational and research priorities, especially political science, public administration, law enforcement, military sciences, water management and environmental engineering, education, cultural studies, or media and communication
- Active involvement in higher education teaching and educational management
- Membership in international academic and professional organizations
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Preparation of a preliminary academic project proposal aligned with LUPS strategic priorities
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Professional curriculum vitae including publication list
- Academic project proposal detailing planned fellowship research and teaching activities
- Letter of reference (mandatory for applicants with fewer than six years in a full-time academic position)
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 20, 2026, at 12:00 CET
- Notification of selection results: by December 20, 2026
- Fellowship mobility window: 1 to 3 months between February 1, 2027, and December 15, 2027
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents, including the CV, project proposal, and reference letter if applicable
- Log in to the Ludovika University Moodle application portal at https://apply.ludovika.hu/course/view.php?id=47
- Complete the application form and upload all supporting documents electronically before the October 20, 2026 deadline
Additional information
- Fellows must commit to the fellowship program on a full-time basis during their stay in Budapest
- Responsibilities include delivering at least two English-language lectures per week and participating in departmental research and extracurricular initiatives
- Fellows are required to submit monthly progress reports with an abstract, as well as a comprehensive final narrative report or scientific paper
- Fellows are personally responsible for arranging and funding their own accommodation, health insurance, and personal living expenses
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Established or mid-career international scholars in political science, security studies, military sciences, water engineering, or public governance seeking dedicated funded research time in Central Europe
- Academics enthusiastic about delivering English-taught lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students while collaborating with Hungarian faculty
- Researchers looking to build lasting institutional links and expand international networks within a specialized public service university
What should you think carefully about?
- Selected fellows must be physically resident in Budapest and commit full-time to the program, preventing concurrent on-site duties at their home institutions
- Health insurance, housing, and personal daily living costs are not arranged directly by the university and must be covered from the fellow's monthly agency fee
- Junior researchers with fewer than six years in full-time academia face an extra document barrier requiring a formal letter of reference
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term visiting fellowship offers a strong avenue for international researchers seeking focused time for writing, archival study, or collaborative research without committing to a permanent career relocation. The combination of teaching guest lectures and producing joint scholarly work can substantially broaden an academic's international visibility and publication portfolio while expanding cross-border research links in Central and Eastern Europe.
Our take
Scholars with recognized publication records and teaching experience across LUPS priority fields should seriously consider applying for this well-funded 1 to 3-month engagement in Budapest. It is less suitable for individuals unable to take leave from home-institution commitments or those seeking non-teaching, fully remote research grants.
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