- For young researchers
Please send applications by e-mail to young.researcher@renyi.hu, with titkar@renyi.hu cc-d, having "Young Researcher Application" in the subject line.
Please send your application in a single e-mail. The complete application must be submitted as a single PDF or Word (doc) file, which should include the following:
● The applicant's CV, including their name, date of birth, address, and email address.
● A brief description (approximately 1–2 pages) of the scientific field the applicant wishes to study and their related achievements to date.
● A short scientific biography of the applicant, including a list of their scientific publications (articles, student theses), competition results, and conference participations.
● Links to the applicant’s scientific works (articles, student theses) if available online; if not, the works should be attached as separate files.
● The applicant should provide the names and contact information of two persons whom they have asked to provide a letter of recommendation.
The structure of the submitted document should follow the template available on the website.
Recommenders should send their reference letter directly to young.researcher@renyi.hu before the March 31 deadline, clearly indicating the applicant’s name in the email subject line.
Applicants will be informed about the decision by June 15, 2026.
All questions and remarks related to the call should be sent to young.researcher@renyi.hu.
Description
The HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics is opening applications for grants targeting young researchers, for a fixed term, 2 year stay starting in September 2026, at the Institute.
For the position we are awaiting applications from young researchers (preferably graduates of a Hungarian university) who hold a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics Education, or whose public PhD defense in these areas is scheduled to occur before August 31, 2026. Before the final decision is made, shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to present their past results and the research to be carried out.
These presentations are preliminarily scheduled for May 13, 2026, Wednesday. The event may also take place online depending on the circumstances. Applicants will be informed in due time. Researchers granted the position will be paid according to the research fellow salary level of the Institute. (Currently, the gross monthly salary is 815,000 HUF.)
Deadline for application: March 31, 2026.