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EURAC Federal Scholar in Residence

Description

In honor and in the spirit of the works of Sergio Ortino, the founder of Federal Studies in South Tyrol, the EURAC-Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism creates the program called EURAC Federal Scholar in Residence. It is primarily dedicated to experts who wish to present and publicly discuss federal and regional questions that are of importance to legislators and civil servants as well as the international academic community. It shall promote comparative research at the European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen (EURAC) and aims at weaving experts and their networks in order to develop and advance comparative federal studies. Therefore, academics, post-docs and practitioners in federalism and intergovernmental relations are encouraged to apply.

In sum, the EURAC Federal Scholar in Residence Program is:

• a public acknowledgement of excellence not carrying any monetary prize, but covering the costs of a research stay at the EURAC-Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism
• a possibilty to present own research findings publicly and engage into face-to-face discussions with a group of international experts in constitutional law and comparative politics at EURAC
• an occasion for academics, post-docs and practitioners to extend and share their knowledge in multilevel government and governance in the beautiful Dolomites, especially from a legal and/or political science perspective
• a possibility to enhance cooperation and discussions between scholars in the fields of comparative federalism and intergovernmental relations
• an opportunity to develop new project ideas while being part of the international research environment during EURAC’s Winter School on Federalism and Governance

Program

WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER?

The winner of the EURAC Federal Scholar in Residence Program is granted a research stay up to 3 weeks at the EURAC-Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism located in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen (South Tyrol, Italy).

It comprises:

• The possibility to publicly present and to publish his/her work in the online series EDAP or one of the EURAC book series, if considered appropriate by the jury
• A work place and free access to the Eurac Library, including online library services
• The use of our administrative structures (secretariat and project development service)
• A return ticket economic fare
• Accommodation in a single room in a good, standard guesthouse or in modern student halls of residence in centrally located areas of Bolzano/Bozen (within walking distance to EURAC)

NOTE: the single conditions are subject to prior agreement with the project manager and to EURAC’s internal rules of procedure. In any case, neither board nor a family allowance will be provided.

WHAT DOES EURAC EXPECT FROM THE EURAC FEDERAL SCHOLAR?

To be considered eligible, applicants must hand in an unpublished manuscript and be ready to present the findings of their works publicly in English within the framework of the International Winter School on Federalism and Governance. The winner should thus be available to undertake his/her research stay during the Bolzano/Bozen week of the International Winter School on Federalism and Governance early February.

Requirements

Selection procedure

Contacts

Viale Druso, 1 / Drususallee 1
39100 Bolzano / Bozen - Italy Tel: +39 0471 055 055
Fax: +39 0471 055 099
Email: info@eurac.edu