Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan research institute located in Bratislava, Slovakia. Established in 2008, CELSI specializes in multidisciplinary research concerning labour markets and institutions, work and organizations, and business and society in the following research areas: Data and Measurement, Caring Societies, New Forms of Work, Labour Mobility, Inequalities and Vulnerabilities, Welfare and Labour Policy, Social Dialogue and Collective Bargaining, and Green and Digital Transitions.

The vision of CELSI is to be an internationally recognized hub for cutting-edge research, the provision of robust evidence for policymaking, and talent development in the broad area of labour studies. Through our commitment to academic excellence, research integrity, and innovation and learning, we aspire to be leaders in advancing prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable labour markets and relations, and fostering a thriving community of labour researchers and policymakers dedicated to creating positive change in labour markets and society.

Our mission is hence threefold: to pursue academic excellence by conducting internationally recognized, rigorous, and innovative multidisciplinary research on labour markets and institutions; to facilitate evidence-based policymaking by providing reliable evidence to inform decision-makers and promote prosperous, decent and sustainable labour markets; and to nurture talent in the field of labour research by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for skill development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

With the support of its network of Research Fellows and Affiliates and its discussion and policy paper series, CELSI aims to contribute to cutting-edge international scientific discourse. In its applied research and policy analysis, CELSI places particular emphasis on Central and Eastern European countries. CELSI actively collaborates with internationally recognized research institutions, bridging the gap between advanced international expertise and in-depth local knowledge. Beyond its academic and applied research capabilities, CELSI offers expert data services, encompassing data collection, processing, and analysis. Furthermore, CELSI hosts the Bratislava Office of the international WageIndicator initiative, overseeing data collection and analysis responsibilities.

About Research Network

CELSI research fellows are senior researchers with a strong record of publications on CEE labor markets or broader labor issues.

CELSI research affiliates are researchers who hold an advanced academic degree or are pursuing one (e.g., PhD candidates, Postdocs) and show clear potential for a strong publication record on CEE labor markets or broader labor topics.

The network of research fellows and affiliates is a core asset in CELSI’s mission as a cross-disciplinary platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge on CEE labor markets and broader labor issues. This exchange is primarily facilitated through CELSI’s discussion paper series, scientific workshops, conferences, and collaborative research projects. CELSI research fellows and affiliates enjoy the exclusive opportunity to publish their research papers (including co-authored work) in the CELSI Discussion Paper Series.

Membership in CELSI's network of research fellows or research affiliates does not constitute or imply any contractual liability or obligation on the part of CELSI, research fellows, or research affiliates.