The aims of the centre are not only to increase academic understanding of the economic transition to a market economy in Central and Eastern Europe but also to provide valuable expertise and economic advice to policy-makers in the United Kingdom, other countries and international organisations. CERT has achieved success by establishing an international network of academic contacts and promoting co-ordinated research programmes. CERT places great emphasis on promoting postgraduate study in the area of transition research. Postgraduates studying at CERT have access to the latest research results from ongoing projects and can utilise the Centre's collection of valuable publications and data sources. CERT has close links with the Scottish Doctoral Programme and attracts high-calibre students , often those with a research scholarship or fellowship.
CERT also hosts visitors from related research institutions studying transition.
For further information and details of how to apply contact the Heriot-Watt Postgraduate Office or contact Mark Schaffer , CERT Director. However, CERT and Heriot-Watt University reserve the right to alter any of the information presented without prior notice.