The scholar selected for this grant is expected to conduct cutting-edge STEM research preferably at one of Hungary's high priority research facilities or universities. Additional teaching and outreach activities at other Hungarian institutions are also possible. The Ministry of Culture and Innovation is sponsoring this award to attract U.S. scholars to several high-priority research facilities in Hungary, all of which have strong university affiliations. These priority areas include, but are not limited to: autonomous (self-driving) vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G networks, molecular biology, physics and material science etc. These institutions are ELI-ALPS Institute in Szeged; ZalaZONE Test Track in Zalaegerszeg; and Biological Research Centre, Szeged, affiliated with the University of Szeged. Scholars, of course, may seek affiliation with any accredited research facility and university not on the list on the award's website. This award will be given to Mid-Career Academics or Senior Academics with a PhD or other terminal degree. There are no language proficiency requirements; English is sufficient. Research and teaching will be conducted in English; additional language proficiency is not required. Applicants must submit a letter of invitation from the host institution. Two letters of recommendation are also required. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.