Visiting Scholar or Fellow; Davis Center Russian and Eurasian Studies

Position

Title:

Visiting Scholar or Fellow (Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies)

School:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies

The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies' Visiting Scholar Program offers comprehensive research, training and professional development opportunities for both junior and senior scholars whose research relates to Russia and/or Eurasia.

Visiting Scholars and Fellows pursue their research with support from an interdisciplinary community of experts and have access to world‑class resources, providing experiences and connections that endure well beyond the fellowship year.

Both junior and senior scholars are encouraged to apply. Citizens of all countries are eligible. Research proposals on topics related to the following regions are welcomed: the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia.

• This position is unpaid. Applicants must secure external funding independently.
• This position is not eligible for Harvard employee benefits. Applicants must secure health insurance independently.
• Citizens of all countries may apply; international scholars may receive visa support from the Harvard International Office.
• All Visiting Scholars, Postdocs, and Fellows receive borrowing privileges at Harvard libraries, and, in some cases, may receive shared office space at the Davis Center.
• Special invitations to visitors‑only events and other closed event opportunities.
• Opportunity to audit Harvard courses (auditing at the discretion of the course instructor).
• Opportunity to present research in the New Research Workshop and receive feedback from colleagues and faculty on works‑in‑progress.
• Opportunity to participate in Davis Center programming including seminars, conferences, and other academic activities.

• Research proposals must focus on topics related to Russia and/or Eurasia. The Davis Center defines “Eurasia” as including the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
• Applicants must commit to a fellowship of at least three months and no more than twelve months. Fellowships align with Harvard’s academic calendar: fall semester (Sep 1‑Dec 31), spring semester (Jan 1‑May 31), or a full year (Sep 1‑Aug 31). Fellowships shorter or longer than this window are not considered.
• Citizens of all countries may apply.
• The Davis Center offers three pathways:
  Visiting Scholars
  , Fellows
  , and Postdoctoral Fellows
  .
• Visiting Scholars
  :
  Applicants must be tenured or tenure‑track faculty with a current appointment at a university or research institute. A Ph.D. is required at the time of application.
• Fellows
  :
  Applicants must be professionals with specialized, extensive regional knowledge or exceptional Ph.D. candidates in the final stages of their candidacy. This position is not appropriate for those who have completed their Ph.D. or who are in early stages of their Ph.D.
• Postdoctoral Fellows
  :
  Scholars must use external funds to support their post‑doctoral opportunity at the Davis Center. Outside funding must meet the appropriate NIH step for their level. Personal funds cannot be used. The Davis Center also offers two fully‑funded postdoctoral fellowships annually, one in history and one in Slavic languages and literatures.

• Participate in the New Research Workshop; attendance and active participation each week is mandatory.
• Prioritize Davis Center research and be free of other academic commitments.
• Actively engage in Davis Center academic activities, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Remain on campus for the entire duration of the Harvard appointments and maintain a Harvard‑sponsored J‑1 scholar visa for foreign nationals.

Visiting Scholars may also be asked to write a report at the end of their fellowship summarizing their activities.

This position is unpaid and does not qualify for Harvard employee benefits. The Davis Center defines “Eurasia” as including the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

For applicants applying to external funding opportunities…