Visiting Researchers in Nafplio

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About the program

Key information

  • 2025 Topic: Bioethics
  • Dates: June 1-7, 2025, and a separate week in 2025 conditional upon availability of the researchers and CHS Greece
  • Location: Nafplio, Greece
  • Organized by: CHS Greece
  • Open to: Ph.D. candidates of Greek universities (up to 5 positions)
  • Application Period: February 11 - March 14, 2025
  • Language: Greek
  • Academic Committee: Despina Sanoudou (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Charalambos Tsekeris (Greek National Centre for Social Research)
  • Activity Administration: Evan Katsarelis (CHS Greece)
  • Contact email: ekatsarelis@chs.harvard.edu

Overview

Aiming to support the work of early career researchers from Greek universities, CHS Greece announces the program of Visiting Researchers in Nafplio. The program's objective is for young researchers to benefit from access to the resources and tools provided by the digital library of Harvard University in Nafplio and to have the opportunity to collaborate and interact with the CHS Greece academic community. This year's program offers up to five (5) positions and is open to researchers focused on bioethics. Participants are invited to explore the ethical, societal, philosophical, and medical implications arising from advances in biotechnology and artificial intelligence, examining the moral dimensions of decision-making in fields such as medical research, healthcare, and public health policy. Proposals examining the convergence of Genetics and AI are particularly welcome, though interdisciplinary approaches beyond these areas are also encouraged.

Provisions for the visiting researchers

The program includes the following:

  • A week-long trip to Nafplio to use the CHS Greece facilities from June 1 to 7, 2025. CHS will cover travel expenses (transportation and accommodation in a single hotel room within walking distance from CHS Greece) and offer a per diem amount to cover meals. The researchers will travel together to Nafplio in order to meet and collaborate during this week.
  • A separate individual one-week trip to Nafplio for each researcher that should take place in 2025, conditional upon availability of the researchers and CHS Greece.
  • Access to the electronic databases of Harvard University during the stay in Nafplio. The Center will provide a dedicated workstation and guidance on how to use the digital library.
  • Academic support and advising from the academic committee members of the program during the weeks of stay in Nafplio through meetings online, in person, or both.
  • Participation in a roundtable discussion to present their research and interact with other members of the Center's academic community.
  • Presentation of their research profile and project on the CHS Greece websites, social media, and other networks.
  • Researchers will be named CHS Visiting Researchers in Nafplio 2025.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Ph.D. candidates from Greek universities, regardless of department, whose research is related to or involves bioethical aspects. Although the activities in which the visiting researchers will participate are expected to be in Greek, applicants should have fluency in English. Applicants may not apply to other CHS research opportunity programs during the same application cycle.

Application information

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 14, 2025, at midnight (Eastern European Time). The application should be submitted in English. As part of the application process, applicants must upload a research proposal, a curriculum vitae, a sample of their research work or a portfolio of past projects, a copy of their transcripts from their most recent completed studies, and a recent letter from their department which certifies their student status. Applicants must also provide the names and contacts information for two reference letters. Please note that the program's academic committee members may not provide reference letters to applicants. The deadline for receiving the reference letters via the CHS Greece application platform is March 18, 2025. All applicants will receive notification of the selection committee's decision in early May 2025.

Accessibility in our programs

The Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please email ekatsarelis@chs.harvard.edu or call (+30) 27520 47030, in advance of your participation. Requests for accommodations should be made as far in advance as possible. We will explore each request on a case-by-case basis. However, please note that all services are subject to availability.

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