The research fellowship is planned to last between 18-24 months and should be interdisciplinary in its nature with a heavy emphasis on previous experience with speculative design and/or futuring techniques. Additionally, fellows will be expected to reside in Budapest.

We encourage applications in the field of health & well-being that can answer the following question: what future scenarios can we imagine that could foster a more personalized healthcare? How can future scenarios help us to understand medical technology and its effect on us, or how can we create more data-driven but humanized medical technology?

The fellow will be expected to deliver two outputs from one of the following combinations: to complete at least two research papers for presentation at (international) conferences for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or two prototypes based on speculative design methods or one prototype and one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Fellows will receive: a one-way airfare to Budapest and relocation assistance; access to campus office spaces, workshops, and tech equipment; possibility to qualify for equipment and material costs; and a monthly allowance based on prior qualifications.

Applicants must: hold an PhD or equivalent; demonstrate a successful academic publication record and/or artistic portfolio; have previous experience in using speculative design methods; be interested to work closely with researchers and designers in interdisciplinary teams; relocate to and be primarily based in Budapest for the duration of the program.

Applicants are expected to submit: Detailed CV, including your publication record; outline of research project (max. 1500 words); cover letter; proof of PhD or equivalent degree.

Applications for the research fellowship program should be submitted by 14th June 2023 23:59 AoE to via this form. If you have any questions, please contact opencall@mome.hu!