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• Art and Architectural History



• Italian Motifs in the Hungarian Renaissance

It was commonly believed that the Hungarian Renaissance declined after the death of King Matthias Corvinus, but my examination of Hungary’s artistic environment indicates new and inventive uses of Italian styles after his reign. I propose to bring to light the adaptation of Italian motifs in the oft-overlooked post-Matthian period of the Hungarian Renaissance.
• International Relations



• The European Union: Will the Agriculture Sector Survive?

I propose to conduct independent research at ELTE in Budapest in 2002-2003. As Hungary prepares for a possible EU accession, a significant amount of attention has been given to this topic. I will seek to understand the impact the accession will have on the Hungarian agricultural sector. I will establish a personal agricultural network with political parties, academic experts, and (NGOs) throughout the country. In addition to volunteering several hours a week at the Center for Strategic and Defense Studies, my affiliation at ELTE will provide the appropriate foundation for me to begin my research; I will have access to previous publications and transcripts on this subject.
• Mathematics



• Algorithms for Computation of Cohomology Groups

I propose to spend the 2005-2006 academic year in Budapest, Hungary, where I will conduct mathematical research in group cohomology with Professor Arpad Toth fo the Eotvos Lorand University. Professor Toth conducts research in the field of algebraic topology, and his main research interests are in constructing and implementing algorithms for computations of cohomology groups. I will work on applying a construction from his recent work.