• 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 to a Babylon staff member. This Babylon staff member will act as intermediary/host during the visitor's stay.
• The intermediary will send an application form to the Babylon Scientific Board/Management Team. The application form should come together the candidate's letter of intent and CV including the candidate's publications list. The letter of intent must consist 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.
• In their next meeting, the Babylon Scientific Board/Management Team will discuss the application and take a decision about the allocation and amount of the grant. The intermediary/host will inform the candidate 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.