CENTRAL Leadership Program












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            The CENTRAL Network is excited to organise new Leadership Program, taking place from Augus

            14, 2025. Join us as we bring together top universities from Austria (University of Vienna
            (University of Warsaw), the Czech Republic (Charles University), Hungary (Budapest ELTE), 
            (Humboldt-University Berlin).


            Additionally, for the CENTRAL Leadership Program, the CENTRAL universities also invite gra
            from the Andrassy University (Budapest), the Ivan-Franko University (Lviv) and the Ukraini

            University (Lviv) to participate in the leadership program.


            Prague Program [ URL "CN-16-version1-program_prague.pdf"]




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            * Leadership program highlights

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            The CENTRAL Leadership Program offers an immersive journey through the region. In this uni
            up to 30 students and doctoral candidates will explore Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin an

            Participants gain invaluable insights into the diverse realms of economy, politics, diplom
            and public service, fostering the skills and vision needed to drive the advancement of the
            region, promote peace, and strengthen the European project.

            Specialized workshops provide deep insights into the region’s political and cultural dynam
            leadership skills. A preparatory online meeting ensures participants are ready for this tr
            experience.






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            * Schedule

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            Schedule and guide for students [ URL "CN-16-version1-clp_guide_2025pptx.pdf"]





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            * Program funding and travel details
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            Participants in the program enjoy comprehensive support covering all program expenses acro
            locations. This includes an Interrail Pass for train travel, accommodation, most lunches, 
            that are part of the program, and cultural activities.

            Individuals are responsible for their travel arrangements to the first location (Budapest)
            last location (Warsaw). While meals, other than program lunches and special dinners, are a
            the program ensures coordination for an enriching experience. Please note that the accommo

            be shared (same sex) in some location and any upgrade or alternative hotel booking is hand
            participants themselves.




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            * Who Can Apply
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            The CENTRAL leadership program seeks advanced graduate students or doctoral candidates wit

            B2 level of English proficiency and a basic interest in Central European politics, history
            This program is designed to equip participants for leadership roles in various fields such
            economics, politics, or public service across Europe. Participation offers individuals a p

            effectively plan their career trajectories.

            Deadline extended to April 14, 2025





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            * Participant Selection Procedure
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            The selection of participants is conducted independently by each partner university, emplo
            selection methods. Prospective participants are required to submit their CV and a motivati
            of the application process. Subsequently, their home university might arrange an interview

            criteria encompass motivation for the program, affiliation with Central Europe, previous c
            and career objectives relating to the progress and leadership of the Central European regi




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            * About the last year’s program
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            You can explore last year’s program details here [ URL "https://csp.cuni.cz/CSPEN-54.html"





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            * Contacts
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            Prague                          Barbora Bednaříková                 barbora.bednarikova@ru
            Berlin                          Kristina Karnahl                    kristina.karnahl@hu-be
                                                                                                      
            Budapest – Andrássy University  Katalin Judit Pantó                 katalin.panto@andrassy
            Budapest – Eötvös Loránd UniversKatalin Igaz-Öhler                  katalin.ohler@rk.elte.
            Lviv – Ivan Franko National UnivOksana Onyshchuk                    oksana-onyshchuk@i.ua 
                                                                                                      
            Lviv – Ukrainian Catholic UniverSolomia Rozlutska                   rozlutska@ucu.edu.ua  
            Vienna                          Barbara Grodecka-Poprawska          barbara.grodecka-popra
            Warsaw                          Klementyna Kielak                   Klementyna.Kielak@adm.