Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literature and Culture

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Title Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literature and Culture

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Position Description

The Davis Center Postdoctoral Fellowship program offers comprehensive research, training and professional development opportunities for scholars advancing their careers in history. Fellows pursue their research with support from an interdisciplinary community of experts and with access to world‑class resources. The program provides scholars with experiences and connections that endure well beyond their fellowship year.

• 9‑month, full‑time, in‑resident fellowship (September 1 2026 – May 31 2027)
• Stipend of at least $50,700 for 9 months (based on an annual stipend of at least $67,600)
• Additional research funding of at least $2,500
• Eligible for employee benefits, including subsidized health insurance
• Citizens of all countries may apply

The Davis Center will award one Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literature and Culture. Research proposals must be on topics related to the literature and culture of Russia or Eurasia.

This position is for junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2026, but no earlier than September 2021.

Citizens of all countries may apply.

Postdoctoral Fellows are in residence full‑time at the Davis Center from September 1 2026 – May 31 2027.

Applications must be submitted no later than January 15 2026
. Supporting letters of recommendation are due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on January 21 2026
.

Kate Flaherty, Research Programs Coordinator

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Will you hold a doctoral degree by the date indicated in the job advertisement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the field in which you received, or expect to receive, your PhD (or equivalent terminal degree).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate your current employer and position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Proposed research title.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide a short summary of your research plan at Harvard. (200 words)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please list those languages other than English in which you have fluency, specifying reading, spoken, or both.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Fellows are required to be proficient in English. Non‑US citizens, if accepted, will be asked to supply proof of English proficiency through documentation or interview. Are you proficient in English?
  • ◦Yes, I am proficient in English.
  • ◦No, I am not proficient in English.
• * Please indicate your total anticipated income (excluding this fellowship’s stipend) for the duration of the fellowship, including amount(s) and source(s) of other fellowships (indicate if pending), and amount(s) and source(s) of other income.

  (Open Ended Question)