The Vilnius University Foundation, together with the VU Faculty of Philology, announces a competition for the Prof. Jonas Kazlauskas (1930–1970) Award for an outstanding philological research work by an early-career researcher.
The award amount is €3,500 before taxes.
The purpose of the Prof. Jonas Kazlauskas Award is to recognize early-career researchers at the VU Faculty of Philology for their contributions to the advancement of philological research and to encourage them to continue their academic work and career at VU.
Early-career researchers from the VU Faculty of Philology who have been continuously engaged in academic research for up to seven years since defending their doctoral dissertation are invited to participate in the competition.
The award is funded by the investment returns and designated support of the Prof. Jonas Kazlauskas (1930-1970) Endowment Sub-fund for VU Philology, established in 2024.
Application submission ends: May 4, 2026.
More information about the requirements for candidates can be found on the Vilnius University Foundation website.