The CENTRAL Network is excited to announce the call for application for its Leadership Program in 2026.
The program will take place between 30 August – 20 September 2026
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
The CENTRAL leadership program seeks advanced graduate students or doctoral candidates with a minimum B2 level of English proficiency and a basic interest in Central European politics, history, and culture.
The CENTRAL Leadership Program offers an immersive journey through the region. In this unique initiative, 30 students from CENTRAL’s five universities as well as Ukraine's Ivan Franko University Lviv, the Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv) and Hungary's Andrássy University Budapest, will explore Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Berlin and Warsaw.
The selection of participants is conducted independently by each partner university, employing equitable selection methods. Prospective participants are required to fill out the application form and submit their CV and a motivation letter as part of the application process. Key selection criteria encompass motivation for the program, affiliation with Central Europe, previous civic engagement and career objectives relating to leadership positions.
Participants in the program receive support covering accommodation, travel between the program locations (Interrail Pass), organized academic and cultural activities, and part of the meals. Participants are responsible for arranging and financing their travel to the first location (Budapest) and their return travel from the final location (Warsaw). Detailed call for application: CENTRAL Leadership Program 2026 - Central Network
Further information
Katalin Igaz-Öhler
Inernational Strategy Office
katalin.ohler@rk.elte.hu