Call for CLP 2026 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Deadline for applications for the call 2026 has now passed. The next call is scheduled to open in January 2027. The CENTRAL Network is excited to announce grants for its new Leadership Program 2026, tak August to 20 September 2026. Join us as we bring together top universities from Austria (University of Vienna), Poland Warsaw), the Czech Republic (Charles University), Hungary (Budapest ELTE), and Germany (Hu Berlin). Additionally, for the CENTRAL Leadership Program, the CENTRAL universities also i students from the Andrassy University (Budapest), the Ivan-Franko University (Lviv) and th Catholic University (Lviv) to participate in the leadership program. ****************************************************************************************** * Leadership program highlights ****************************************************************************************** The CENTRAL Leadership Program is an intensive, selective leadership program for outstandi students and doctoral candidates from Central Europe. The program is centered around a thr School and combines academic content, regional expertise, and leadership development with on active participation and contribution. In this unique initiative, up to 30 students and doctoral candidates take on an immersive the region to explore Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Warsaw. Participants gain inval into the diverse realms of economy, politics, diplomacy, society, and public service, fost and vision needed to drive the advancement of the Central European region. The Summer School forms the core phase of the program and is complemented by preparatory a elements hosted both by the program staff and via participants' contributions. Participant Central European politics, society, diplomacy, and public service while developing leaders relevant for complex, international environments. ****************************************************************************************** * Program funding and travel details ****************************************************************************************** Participants in the program enjoy comprehensive support covering all program expenses acro locations. This includes: • an Interrail Pass for train travel • accommodation * • most lunches and sepcial dinners that are part of the program • cultural activities Program funding does not include: • their travel arrangements to and from the first location (Budapest) and last location (W • meals (other than program lunches and special dinners) * Please note that the accommodation will be shared (same sex) in some location and any up alternative hotel booking is handled by the participants themselves. ****************************************************************************************** * Who can apply ****************************************************************************************** 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 Applicants can be from all faculties and fields of study. 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. ****************************************************************************************** * Participant selection procedure ****************************************************************************************** • The selection of participants is conducted independently by each partner university, usi and equitable procedures. • Prospective participants are required to submit their CV and a motivation letter as part application process. • Subsequently, their home university might arrange an interview. • Key selection criteria encompass motivation for the program, affiliation with Central Eu civic engagement and career objectives relating to the progress and leadership of the Ce region. ****************************************************************************************** * Applications ****************************************************************************************** Applications are submitted centrally via Charles University. Application deadline: 31 March 2026 Deadline for applications for the call 2026 has now passed. ****************************************************************************************** * Preliminary Program Schedule ****************************************************************************************** 30. 8. - 3. 9. 2026 Budapest 3. 9. - 8. 9. 2026 Vienna 8. 9. - 13. 9. 2026 Prague 13. 9. - 17. 9. 2026 Berlin 17. 9. - 20. 9. 2026 Warsaw The program includes lectures, workshops, cultural activities and some free time for explo cities. We are working on the detailed program. For an idea of of what the summer school involves, program of CENTRAL Leadership Program 2025 [ URL "CN-40.html "] . ****************************************************************************************** * Contacts to each partner university ****************************************************************************************** If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator at your home Berlin (Humboldt UniversitKristina Karnahl kristina.karnahl@hu-berlin.de Berlin) Budapest (Andrássy UniversKatalin Judit Pan katalin.panto@andrassyuni.hu Budapest (Eötvös Loránd Katalin Igaz-Öhler katalin.ohler@rk.elte.hu University) Lviv (Ivan Franko NationalOnyshchuk Oksana oksana-onyshchuk@i.ua University) Lviv (Ukrainian Catholic Rozlucka Solomiya rozlutska@ucu.edu.ua University) Prague (Charles UniversityBarbora Bednaříková barbora.bednarikova@ruk.cuni.cz Vienna (University of VienBarbara Grodecka-Poprawskabarbara.grodecka- poprawska@univie.ac.at Warsaw (University of WarsKhrystyna Kurman khrystyna.kurman@adm.uw.edu.pl