Babylon

Visitors Programme Babylon


Babylon offers scholars from abroad the opportunity to visit the centre for a short stay aimed at carrying out research and/or teaching activities.

Target Groups
The Visitors Programme is open to PhD candidates, (postdoc) research fellows and academic staff with tenure positions from both within and outside European Union countries.

Covered Expenses
Costs for work-related expenses (workplace, computer, telephone and copying facilities) will be covered. Travelling expenses and salary are not paid for; these must be arranged by the visitor him/herself. An additional budget of max. 500 Euros is available, if deemed necessary.

Admission Criteria
  • The candidate’s research interests and activities during the visit are in line with Babylon’s mission, focal areas and competences. Information on the vision and mission of Babylon can be found at Mission of Babylon.
  • The candidate’s work is of high quality, as indicated by his/her scientific past performance.
  • The candidate must be prepared to give a seminar and/or a talk for Babylon members.
  • Existing or intended research cooperation with a Babylon staff member increases the likelihood of obtaining funding. However, this cooperation is not a prerequisite.

Admission Procedure

  • The candidate can either be invited by a Babylon staff member or submit a proposal of his/her own. For the latter, it is advisable to contact one of the directors of Babylon (see below).
  • The candidate must send a letter of intent consisting of a description of the activities to be undertaken at the centre, the duration of the visit and a supportive statement (max. 500 words) explaining how the centre could benefit from it. The application letter should come together with a CV including the candidate’s publications list.
  • Proposals can be submitted, at any time, to the directors of Babylon via babylon@uvt.nl. Candidates will be informed on the application result shortly after.

For more information
Please contact Prof. Jan Blommaert (j.blommaert@uvt.nl / +31-13-4662668) or Prof. Fons van de Vijver (Fons.vandeVijver@uvt.nl / +31-13-4662528), directors of Babylon.