Donatio Universitatis Carolinæ Chair

About the project 

The project aims to strengthen and modernize area studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, through the involvement of Professor Paul Chaisty, a leading international expert on post-communist Russia and Eastern Europe. Building on his extensive academic, managerial, and mentoring experience from the University of Oxford, the project supports the integration of linguistic, cultural, and social-science approaches in area studies. Key activities include mentoring early-career researchers, developing collaborative research frameworks, enhancing doctoral training, and supporting international grant applications. The project aligns closely with the ERA-AREAS initiative and contributes to the establishment of the Center for Multidisciplinary Area Studies (CEMAS), strengthening CUFA’s international profile and research capacity.