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

Position Description:

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 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, Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Russia.

About this position:

• This position is unpaid. Applicants are required to secure external funding independently. This can include receiving funding through home institutions or through external grant sources.
• This position is not eligible for Harvard employee benefits. Applicants are required to secure health insurance independently.
• Citizens of all countries may apply; international scholars may be provided with 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 is 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Research proposals must focus on topics related to Russia and/or Eurasia. The Davis Center defines