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FELLOWSHIP TO STUDY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IN ALBUQUERQUE,
UNITED STATES
The Julius Rezler Foundation invites applicants for a Fellowship to study at the Anderson School of Management (ASM, https://www.mgt.unm.edu/) and the School of Public Administration (SPA, https://spa.unm.edu/) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Each Department offers a unique training opportunity and intends to receive a Rezler Fellow to study in the framework of a long-standing cooperation between the Hungarian Rezler Foundation and the University of New Mexico.
In this turn, two Fellowships will be awarded for the Fall semester of the academic year 2025/2026, each running for four months.
Who should apply?

Hungarian citizens, aged maximum 35 by the application deadline, having a completed Master's degree, are eligible to apply. Applicants should already have some knowledge and expertise and/or be highly motivated to study human relations in organisations (the workplace or industry).

The focus of the studies is on conflict resolution and labor relations. Further, study fields include:
Human Relations: organizational behavior, human resources, unionization, employee performance.
Broader issues: policies, programs and structure, the functioning of the management and leadership, informal organizations, and the impact of the environment on the organization.
Applicants should demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency (at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference, CEFR) and good command of professional language skills related to the planned study subjects. The hosting Department reserves the right to check the 'applicant's language proficiency either in person or by videoconference.
What is offered by the hosting Department?
ASM and SPA will provide both scientific and administrative support to the Rezler Fellow to maximize the opportunities of this Fellowship.
The Rezler Fellow will pursue an academic program of courses run by the hosting Departments. For a preliminary orientation concerning the wide range of programs offered by ASM and SPA, applicants should consult their related websites: https://lobowebapp.unm.edu/apex_ods/f?p=SCHEDULE_OF_CLASSES:SEMESTERS
Please note that not every course is offered in each semester. The hosting Department will provide academic guidance to the Rezler Fellow in due time to find the most useful courses, according to his/her study interests and experience.
The Rezler Fellow will be permitted to participate in accredited courses but will not receive academic credits.
In case the Mediation Certification Program will be launched in the given semester, the Rezler Fellow will have the opportunity to attend the program. The participant will receive documentation of completion for the 40 hours program if all requirements are met successfully. Please note that the certificate issued by the UNM is not recognized automatically in Hungary.
Financial terms and other requirements
The total amount of the stipendium – 9,000 USD – is to cover the Rezler Fellow's costs in Albuquerque. Should the planned stay in the U.S. be shorter than four months, the funding will be reduced accordingly. Visa expenses and the SEVIS fee (approx. in total USD 420) will be reimbursed by the Foundation. The stipendium is not intended to cover the international travel cost, which needs to be financed by the Rezler Fellow separately.
The Rezler Fellow must possess medical insurance sufficient to meet the U.S. Department of State and the special UNM requirements for himself/herself and any accompanying dependents, if relevant. The Rezler Fellow should purchase the health insurance following the instructions of UNM.
Should any special COVID-19 related test, vaccination, or documentation requirements apply for travelers to the U.S. at the time of the visit, the Rezler Fellow must fully comply with them. Similarly, the Rezler Fellow must adhere to all coronavirus pandemic related and prevention requirements (vaccination, testing, self-reporting, masking, social distancing, etc.) as introduced by UNM and in effect for the campus.
How to apply?
Applicants should submit the following documents in English to the Foundation in electronic form, via e-mail (to rezler.foundation@gmail.com):
1. a short CV (preferably in Europass format), including information about the applicant's financial background and social situation, if the applicant considers this information appropriate
2. a motivation letter (max. 3 pages), including
- a study plan with subject preferences and issues of special interest
- their preference regarding the hosting Department and courses offered in the Spring semester by ASM and/or SPA
- summary of scientific achievements and/or practical activities in the relevant study fields; a list of publications, if relevant

- a copy of the Master's diploma and the proof of proficiency in the English language
Application deadline: 24:00 CET, 31 March 2025.

Selection procedure and criteria
The Foundation will acknowledge the receipt of applications via email. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
All applications will be reviewed by the Kuratorium. The most promising applicants will be invited for a personal interview, where they can present their study preferences, academic abilities, and personal motivation and prove their language skills in English.
The interviews will be held in the week starting on 31 March 2025. Invited applicants who fail to attend the personal interview will not be considered further. Exceptionally, the interview will be conducted online.
The Fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis, considering the following criteria:
- the 'applicant's prior academic achievements as proven by his/her CV
- clearly defined academic and career goals
- the value/importance of the Fellowship for the 'applicant's professional career and personal development
- potential to put the U.S. experience to good use in Hungary
- expressed motivation and commitment to study the relevant subjects
- English language proficiency
- potential for achievements in an American university environment
- willingness to participate in 'students' social life as well as in activities of the local Hungarian community
- overall accuracy and quality of the application.
In the case of two equally qualified candidates, preference will be given, according to the will of the Founding Father, to candidates who
- demonstrate the need for financial assistance to study in the U.S.,
- who have not had a prior Fellowship in the U.S.
The decision of the Kuratorium will be released within a week after the interviews. Particular justification will not be provided.
While the Kuratorium recruits and selects the candidate for studying at UNM, both ASM and SPA reserve the right not to accept the proposed candidate without any explanation.

What are the expectations from the Rezler Fellow?
The Rezler Fellow is expected to get the most out of the study opportunities provided and gain empirical experiences in his/her professional field. Therefore it is strongly advised, based on the experience of previous Fellows, not to be accompanied by dependents. If an exception is approved by the Rezler Kuratorium, the Rezler Fellow must provide proof of additional funding sufficient for each accompanying family member to qualify for his/her U.S. visa.
Within a month after the return from the U.S., the Rezler Fellow is requested to submit a technical report (in Hungarian) about his/her studies and accomplishments. The report will be evaluated by the Kuratorium, and if it is of high quality, will be published on the website of the Foundation. The Rezler Fellow will be invited to inform the Kuratorium about his/her experience at the UNM. He/she is also encouraged to join the community of former Rezler Fellows.