The programme is designed to give researchers working on OSCE or OSCE-related topics the opportunity to consult an archive of hard copies and digital files of all major OSCE documents since 1973, located at the Prague Office of the OSCE Secretariat. This Office also has an extensive library of books, monographs and periodicals on the OSCE and OSCE-related subjects. Researchers will be provided with an office and computer and will have free use of telephone, fax, and copy machines. Although researchers are encouraged to work independently, they will be assisted by the staff of the Prague Office as much as possible.
Researchers can use the opportunity provided by the programme to continue an ongoing project.
Alternatively, researchers are encouraged to engage in a specific project which could be carried out within the period of time that they are 'in residence'. In some circumstances, the OSCE might be able to facilitate the publishing of their work.