Do you have a deep and established interest in complex systems? Are you eager to see your research from a new perspective? Visit us at the center of complexity science in Europe – the Complexity Science Hub.

If you are interested in applying complexity science tools and theories in your research and curious to experience CSH’s non-bureaucratic structure and unique intellectual environment, we look forward to hearing from you. As part of European efforts to foster and sustain excellence in research, our visitor program can also facilitate the transition of talented researchers to Europe.

Within our visitor program, we sponsor opportunities for researchers at the postdoctoral stage or later to conduct a research visit to our campus in beautiful Vienna. We invite visitors to integrate fully into our transdisciplinary community during their stay and to consider how longer-term affiliation and cooperation might help advance their complexity science research program.

Students interested in a research stay at CSH should consult our Visiting Student Program.

CSH’s dynamic research environment includes regular talks, workshops, and visitors that collectively enhance our highly collaborative structure. Our campus in Palais Springer-Rothschild lies close to Vienna’s city center and within the embassy district. We can advise on visa requirements, healthcare, local schools, and related infrastructure and services to facilitate longer-term visits and/or accompanying family members.

Interested researchers should submit a proposal outlining their interest and intentions for a stay at CSH – lasting from a few weeks to several months, to be negotiated after acceptance.

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis through our online portal, accessed below. Please ensure your application is complete. 

Biographical info provided directly in the application portal 

Documents to upload (pdf):

CV: Complete academic cv

Cover letter: Research statement describing the alignment of their ongoing or proposed research program with that of CSH

Other: Letter of support from a member of CSH’s resident or external faculty. Alternatively this letter can be sent directly to applications@csh.ac.at with the candidate's full name in the subject line. The letter must be received within 15 days for your application to be complete.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.