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We are happy to announce the official launch of the fifth year of the Budapest Fellowship Program (BFP), in collaboration with the Hungary Foundation. This September, five American researchers—Charles Yockey, Daniel Whitehead, Evelyn Whitehead, Helen Roy, and Matt Roy—arrived in Hungary to begin a ten-month journey of research, teaching, and cultural immersion.
Throughout their journey, the fellows will work at prestigious Hungarian institutions such as the Danube Institute, MCC School of Law, Axioma, and the Hungarian Institute for International Affairs. In addition to their research, they will take part in Hungarian language courses, cultural events, and educational seminars covering a wide range of topics, including Hungarian history, law, and foreign policy. They will also have opportunities to explore significant sites across Hungary and engage with Hungarian-speaking communities in the Carpathian Basin.
Their first week in Hungary offered a comprehensive introduction to the country's rich history and culture. Highlights included a visit to the Hungarian Parliament, the National Museum, and a memorable boat cruise on the Danube.
The event included the participation of Noémi Pálfalvi, Krisztián László, and Zita Boriska Polet from MCC's International Directorate, along with mentors Melissa O’Sullivan and István Kiss from the Danube Institute, Gladden Pappin from HIIA, Sándor Lénárd from MCC's School of Law, and Norbert Filemon from Axioma. BFP alumnus Stephen Sholl led a tour of Budapest's classical architecture, while Anna Righetto guided the fellows through a thousand years of Hungarian history at the National Museum.
