Visiting Fellows

Programme Description

Every year the Institute of Economics and Finance accepts requests from scholars from around the world wishing to spend a period of time doing self-funded research at the IEF.
Priority is given to scholars whose research interests relate directly to work being carried out within the Department and are of particular interest to one or more of its teaching staff.

The status of Visiting Fellow does not involve any financial commitment on the part of the Institute: all fellows must be self-financed or supported by another institution (sabbatical, grants, etc.) with respect to travel, living expenses, salary and work expenses.

Visiting Fellows have no teaching responsibilities, but they and our researchers often find that they have shared research interests, which they discuss to mutual advantage.

Visiting Fellows cannot expect administrative help, but whenever possible a desk or workspace will be allocated. They have access to Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences facilities (the Library, seminars, and canteen; however, desk space cannot be guaranteed) and are welcome to participate in all FSES academic activities.

Required Application Materials

Visitors should indicate a current professor in the department who will act as their reference person and host (you can find the institute’s staff here). The visitor should also specify the proposed dates of stay and the purpose of the visit. 

In order to apply for a Visiting Fellowship in the Institute of Economics and Finance, kindly provide detailed information regarding the purpose and dates of the visit as well as a short CV (max. 2 pages) through e-mail to the Dean of Economics’ Office (you can find the address in the contact section) at least three working months before the planned visit. The months of July and August are holiday months and should not be included.