Balazs Nagy

Balazs Nagy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), Vienna, and also serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Medieval History at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest. He has been a faculty member at CEU since 1993 and is the Curator of the Medieval Library. His work is deeply rooted in medieval studies and historical research.

Education:

• MA in History and Archival Studies, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest, 1986
• PhD in History, ELTE, Budapest, 1995
• Dr. Habil in History, ELTE, Budapest, 2017

His primary research interests lie in medieval urban and economic history, with a regional focus on Central Europe. He is a founding member of the Medieval Central Europe Research Network (MECERN), contributing to collaborative scholarly efforts across institutions. His work bridges archival research with broader socio-economic interpretations of medieval society.

Balazs Nagy has received several prestigious research fellowships, reflecting his international academic engagement and scholarly recognition.

• Visiting scholar, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto (2001)
• Magyar Fellow, Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (1999)
• Soros Fellow, Catholic University of Leuven (1992–1993)
• Visiting Fellow, University of Edinburgh (1990, 1992)

He serves on the editorial boards of Studia z dziejów średniowiecza (Gdańsk) and Beyond Medieval Europe (ARC Humanities Press). He advises doctoral students through the Doctoral School of History at CEU and contributes to academic leadership as department head at ELTE. Though no specific grants are listed, his fellowship history indicates sustained external research support. He is also actively involved in curating the Medieval Library, supporting resource access for medieval studies.