Discover current job and research opportunities within the Centre for European Studies (CES) at the University of British Columbia.
Become an affiliate member
CES brings together scholars from across UBC researching topics that relate to European studies. We host talks, research clusters, and support ongoing research activities by our affiliates.
Affiliate roles
Our affiliates are internationally recognized scholars in European studies. They give talks in the CES colloquium series, offer support with research clusters or grant writing initiatives, serve as advocates for CES throughout the university, and provide mentoring for other affiliates where possible.
How to become an affiliate
We welcome UBC doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty in any stream working on an area of European studies to join CES as affiliate members. The application process is straightforward, and applications can come from scholars working at either UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan and are accepted on a rolling basis.
Apply as a visiting scholar
CES regularly hosts visiting scholars for research visits ranging from one to 12 months. CES does not offer funding for visiting scholars, and office space is available to a limited number of scholars each year.
There are two streams through which visiting scholars can become affiliated with CES for the duration of their research stay. Each prospective applicant would need to situate themselves in one of these streams.
Domestic
UBC has a system in place by which domestic students from institutions part of the Western Deans’ Agreement can complete coursework and/or research toward the requirements of a degree at one of the recognized institutions.
International
UBC hosts the Visiting International Research Students (VIRS) program through which international graduate students can participate in research under the supervision of a faculty member at UBC. The UBC Centre for European Studies may be able to cover the VIRS application fee. Prospective applicants should include a request for this fee in their cover letter.
When it comes to faculty/non-student visiting scholars, UBC distinguishes between those who have a) continuing appointments or have emeritus status at other institutions, and b) those who are self-funded researchers without continuing appointment at other institutions. The former can be appointed as visiting faculty, while the latter can be appointed as visiting scholars. Prospective applicants should clearly state their status in the cover letter. Please note that faculty/non-student international scholars must have the right to work in Canada for the duration of their visit. CES is unable to assist with this aspect of the process.
Application Procedure
While there are university-wide application requirements in place, CES has its own additional application procedure. All applicants should contact us to outline their interests at least six months before the start of the planned research stay.
To apply, send a CES Visiting Scholar Program application directly to CES. Application materials must include:
- CV
- Cover letter: In the letter, applicants should describe the research that they plan to undertake during their visiting and how this work connects to the work of CES. Applications should also identify UBC faculty who have research interests in common, list expected dates of the visit, and outline any special circumstances that would help CES support the application.
If we approve the application, visiting scholars will be prompted to carry out the next steps in the appointment process (which, in the case of student applicants, includes applying for visiting student status). All applications, even if initially supported by CES, are pending final UBC approval.