Visiting Scholar or Fellow; Davis Center Russian and Eurasian Studies

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

Visiting Scholar or Fellow (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 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 with access to world‑class resources. The program provides scholars with 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 welcome: the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia.

About this position

• This position is unpaid. Applicants are required to secure external funding independently, which can include funding through home institutions or external grant sources.
• This position is not eligible for Harvard employee benefits.
• Citizens of all countries may apply.
• All Visiting Scholars and Fellows receive borrowing privileges at Harvard libraries, and, in some cases, receive shared office space at the Davis Center.

Basic Qualifications

This position is for junior or senior scholars who are pursuing research related to Russia and/or Eurasia. Citizens of all countries may apply.

Qualifications by Role

• Fellow: Must have external funding or the ability to self‑fund. Not for individuals who hold a completed Ph.D.
• Visiting Scholar: Must have external funding or the ability to self‑fund. Ordinarily for tenure‑track faculty or other individuals who are at a senior level in their career.
• Postdoctoral Fellow: Must have outside funding meeting Harvard’s minimum of $56,484, or the appropriate NIH step for their experience level. Must have a Ph.D.

Additional Qualifications

Visit durations are:

• Fall term (September 1–December 30)
• Spring term (January 1–May 31)
• Both fall and spring term

Minimum Number of References

Required:

2. Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3.

Special Instructions

We are accepting applications on a rolling deadline for AY 2025‑2026 until March 31, 2025.

Contact Information

Kate Flaherty, Research Programs Coordinator

Contact Email: [contact email]

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy.

Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

Supplemental Questions

• Please indicate the month and year in which you received, or expect to receive, your PhD or equivalent terminal degree. (Open ended question)
• Please indicate the field in which you received, or expect to receive, your PhD. (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.

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