Chair of a professor

The institution of the endowed professorship is an important arena for ongoing theoretical research at the university. While the Center for Applied Research and Innovation typically conducts multidisciplinary research on a project basis through research teams, in-depth theoretical research is typically associated with individual active or emeritus professors.

It is possible to establish a Professorial Chair within the university. A Professorial Chair may be established with external support for a maximum period of 5 years, based on a specific research collaboration program funded by international, European Union, national, or business initiatives. The head of the Professorial Chair is appointed by the rector for a term of up to five years, upon the recommendation of the vice rector for academic affairs, provided that an appropriate sponsor or funding source exists.
The Chair conducts its research under the leadership of a researcher from outside the University or a retired professor of the University who has demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement; the Chair is established with external financial support. This support is provided by domestic or foreign business entities, nonprofit organizations, or other sponsors.

The head of the Professorial Chair may also be involved in the University’s educational activities based on an agreement.
The head of the Professorial Chair is solely responsible for the research conducted under the agreement, its quality, and the use of external funding.

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