The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies is one of the academic centers in Harvard University. It is dedicated for interdisciplinary research and study of Russia and the countries surrounding it. The center aims to foster the development of its scholars and to stimulate interdisciplinary thinking by creating opportunities for them to meet and exchange views. The center is currently inviting applications for its Fellow Program 2012-13 that aims to bring together scholars at early and later stages in their careers to consider a common theme spanning the social sciences and humanities.
The Fellow Program for the year 2012-13 will be coordinated by Professors Timothy Colton (Government) and Serhii Plokhii (History). The center especially seeks applications from scholars currently working on the theme chosen by the center, or equally those working on unrelated themes, but who are interested in exploring the theme.
Types of Fellowship Awards
The Center offers three types of fellowships: Postdoctoral, Senior, and Regional. Scholars with outside or sabbatical funding who wish to be in residence at the Davis Center in 2012–2013 should apply using the fellowships application and indicate that they do not require Davis Center funding. If selected, they will join the Center as Postdoctoral, Senior, or Regional Fellows.
- Postdoctoral Fellowships
- For junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2012, but no earlier than September 2007 (less than five years).
- Stipend of up to $38,000.
- Citizens of all countries may apply.
- Senior Fellowships
- For senior scholars who have already made a significant contribution to the field.
- Applicants will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent prior to September 2007 and hold a full-time academic appointment.
- Stipend of up to $26,000 to bring salary to full-time level. In certain situations, if the stipend and the applicant’s sabbatical pay are insufficient to cover necessary costs, the Davis Center may be able to provide additional funds.
- Citizens of all countries may apply.
- Regional Fellowships
- For advanced scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other specialists.
- Stipend of up to $46,000.
- Citizens of Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus may apply.
- Scholars may apply to be in residence for one full academic year or a minimum of one semester.
Theme for Fellow Program 2012-2013
The theme for 2012–2013 is “Imperial Legacies and International Politics in the Post-Soviet Space,” constituting an examination of the international and transnational politics of the post-Soviet space in historical perspective. Areas to be explored under this theme include history, identity issues, security, political economy, and regime building in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries of the region. Other topics of interest include social and cultural factors such as migration, public health, religion, organized crime, environmental degradation, popular culture, and the mass media. In addition to pursuing their own research, Fellows will participate in a bi-weekly interdisciplinary seminar series that will explore the theme. Papers will be presented by the visiting Fellows, Harvard faculty, and invited outside speakers.
General Conditions
Fellows funded by the Davis Center receive a living stipend, shared office space, research assistant support, and borrowing privileges at the Harvard libraries. Stipends assume a 9-month stay from September through May and are pro-rated for shorter stays. If fellows take a research or personal trip lasting more than three weeks during their tenure, their stipend will be prorated for that period. All fellows are required to be in residence at the Davis Center and to participate actively in the bi-weekly seminar.
Last date for submitting the applications for 2012–2013 fellowship program is January 9, 2012.
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