Our research focus.
The European Research University is currently primarily an economically oriented institution, offering academic degrees predominantly in the fields of economics, economic policy, business, administration and management. Our research activity is therefore largely aligned with these disciplines. A key priority is to pursue socially relevant research with tangible impact, which is effectively integrated into our teaching. We also actively involve students in research from undergraduate level onwards.
In addition, a significant area of academic engagement at ERUNI is the field of law. A number of legal professionals contribute to our teaching and research, either as members of staff or external collaborators. Moreover, we are increasingly engaged in a broader spectrum of the social sciences and the humanities. Our research extends to educational science, sociology, psychology, ethics, religious studies, and philosophy. We regard these fields as essential to a comprehensive understanding of contemporary society, and they provide a valuable complement to our economic and legal expertise.
To support our international research agenda, ERUNI has established the European Research College (ERC) - a decentralised network of independent research hubs operating under foreign legal frameworks. The ERC fosters international collaboration, supports access to funding opportunities, and advances high-quality research across disciplines and national contexts.
We warmly welcome scholars from around the world to join our research efforts, whether in senior academic roles or through postdoctoral positions.
Publication activities.
Our publications include research papers in prestigious, highly ranked journals. We also publish undergraduate textbooks and professional monographs and are currently preparing our own series of the ERUNI Working Papers. We are also actively involved in applied research activities, the outputs of which include software, methodologies or reports, especially for public administration authorities.
Research projects.
As a research-oriented institution, ERUNI undertakes a broad spectrum of academic projects, with a primary focus on basic research. We are also actively engaged in applied and contract research, particularly where it aligns with the university’s academic profile.
Our research activity is closely intertwined with our accredited study programmes, fostering a strong link between scholarship and teaching. We place particular emphasis on the transfer of research findings into the classroom, ensuring that our students benefit from the most current academic knowledge and methodological developments. At the same time, we regard student involvement in research as an integral part of the learning process. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects from undergraduate level, allowing them to develop critical skills and engage with real-world academic inquiry from the outset of their studies.
HR award.
European Research University is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation with the status of a research organisation, which implements the forty principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers in accordance with its Strategic Plan for the period 2021-2030.
We are holders of the prestigious ‘HR Excellence in Research’ award. The HR award is a guarantee of the European standard of care for researchers, a sign of support for professional development and a commitment to continuous improvement in this field.
Get involved in research as an undergraduate
Are you an undergraduate student eager to explore real research beyond your coursework? Whether you’re passionate about theory, data, fieldwork, or analysis, there are many opportunities to engage with academic research from early on in your studies. Your are encouraged to take part in academic research through structured research programmes, assistantships, and summer projects. Students often contribute to real research outcomes, gain valuable skills, and build strong academic connections. You don’t have to wait until your final year – you can start exploring now.
What can you do?
- Assist with literature reviews, data collection, or analysis
- Collaborate on an ongoing academic project
- Develop your dissertation topic within a research team
- Participate in student research conferences or forums
How to get started
Think about what interests you – What topics or questions excite you? Which lectures or modules have sparked your curiosity?
Identify a relevant academic – Lecturers often talk about their own research in class. You can also check our websites to learn more about their areas of expertise.
Reach out – Send a brief, polite e-mail introducing yourself and expressing your interest in their work. Ask whether they would be open to a short meeting to discuss potential collaboration.
Prepare for the conversation – Read a bit about the topic and think about what you can bring to the table. You don’t need to be an expert – motivation and curiosity go a long way!
Need guidance?
If you’re unsure who to contact or how to begin, feel free to reach out to Dr. Jakub Vontroba.
ERUNI Research Talks.
ERUNI Research Talks is an open platform for academic exchange across disciplines and career stages. As openness is one of ERUNI’s core values, the series encourages dialogue between researchers, educators, students, and invited scholars from a wide range of institutions.
This initiative contributes to ERUNI’s mission as a university committed to intellectual rigour, inclusivity, and global academic collaboration. By connecting research with education, ERUNI Research Talks supports the development of scholarly work with both academic and societal impact.
ERCL-GREAT 2025: open research grant call.
ERUNI is the founding institution of several research-oriented hubs operating under the collective name European Research College (ERC). These hubs are currently active primarily in London and Amsterdam. ERC’s mission is to foster independent, high-quality research across disciplines and to support emerging academic leadership. The ERC regularly launches competitive grant calls to support ambitious projects — including the currently open ERCL-GREAT 2025 call.
DANUBE journal.
DANUBE is an international peer-reviewed journal rooted in the legacy of the original humanities-oriented periodical first published in Vienna in 1923.
Just as the Danube River connects key European capitals, the journal fosters an intellectual network among scholars across Europe committed to the advancement of the social sciences and humanities. While DANUBE maintains a strong European orientation, it welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide whose work aligns with the journal’s aims and scope. Since 2021, DANUBE has been published by De Gruyter—one of the world’s most respected academic publishers with a history dating back nearly 270 years—in collaboration first with PRIGO University and now with the European Research University. The journal is available in print and, more importantly, as an open access electronic resource. It is indexed in all major citation databases and has been included in Scopus since 2010.
Editorial Leadership
The Editor-in-Chief of DANUBE is Assoc. Prof. Ondřej Dvouletý, who provides overall editorial leadership and is responsible for maintaining the journal’s academic quality and integrity. He oversees the editorial board, ensures the rigour of the peer-review process, and guides the journal’s long-term development. He may be contacted regarding editorial policy, manuscript appeals, or potential collaborations. For general queries or submission-related matters, please contact the editorial office.
International scientific
conference.
The International Scientific Conference on Economic Policy (ISCEP) is a flagship academic event regularly organised by the European Research University, hosted annually on its institutional platform. The conference represents one of the most established scholarly gatherings in Central Europe, uniting a diverse academic community particularly in the fields of economic and social policy, as well as in law, political science, and international relations.
Rooted in a long-standing tradition, the conference builds upon the intellectual legacy of the Czech School of Economic Policy, shaped by influential figures such as Christiana Kliková and Milan Žák. It serves as a forum for critical discussion and knowledge exchange among researchers from the Czech Republic and abroad, especially within the Central European region.
Conference topics are in particular as follows:
- Economic Policy and Sustainability
- Legal Aspects of Economic Policy
- The Role of the State in the Economy
- Growth Policy
- Labour Market and Social Policy
- Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
- Monetary Policy and Financial Markets
- European Industrial Strategy
- European Integration and International Relations
- Managerial Economics
Regional branch of Czech Economic Society.
The Czech Economic Society (CES) is an association of people working or interested in the area of economics. The main mission of the CES is to enhance the development and general knowledge of economics in the Czech Republic in a way that fully respects and supports plurality of opinions and autonomous evolution of individual schools of economics. To achieve this aim, the CES organises lectures and seminars and competitions for young economists and produces publications focused on economics. Once every two years, it organises a biennial conference, which alternates at yearly intervals with the general assembly of the CES. The CES is a member of the Council of Scientific Societies of the Czech Republic. ERUNI is a branch of CSE and actively participates in its activities. ERUNI is a branch of CSE and actively participates in its activities.