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December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

Research and Pre-Tenure Scholarships (Kennan Institute)

Deadline: January 31, 2024

TITLE VIII RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS | DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

Title VIII Research Scholarships lasting three to nine months are available to academic participants in the early stages of their career (before tenure) or scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. For non-academics, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. Eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level for academic participants, although doctoral candidates in the process of completing a dissertation may apply (the dissertation must be successfully defended before taking residence at the Kennan Institute). Research proposals examining the countries of Eurasia are eligible. Those proposals related to regional Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and contemporary issues are particularly welcome. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. More: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/kennan-institute-title-viii-research-scholarships-0

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Summer Research Laboratory (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Deadline: March 1, 2024

The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center and the Slavic Reference Service at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are pleased to announce a call for applications to the Summer Research Laboratory (SRL) program. The program will take place June 10 – August 2, 2024. Funded in part by the U.S. Department of State’s Title VIII Program, the SRL program provides research support for graduate and post-graduate level research on Central and East Europe and the Independent States of the former Soviet Union.

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Online Courses in Russian Creative Writing and Advanced Reading

How to Write a Strong Text? Advanced Russian through Creative Writing

This experimental course is designed for heritage speakers and advanced learners of Russian who are interested in enhancing their writing skills.

Throughout the course, we will explore how to effectively translate emotions into artistic imagery, as well as how to transform personal experiences into works of fiction. In addition to literary analysis, we will engage in various writing exercises and produce numerous short texts during class sessions.

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023

Jacob and Yetta Gelman International Research Workshop (Washington, DC)

Deadline: February 2, 2024

From the Atlantic to the Black Sea: Local Relief and Rescue Operations on the Margins of the Holocaust

August 19–30, 2024

Washington, D.C.

Applications due 2/2/24

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum invites applications for the 2024 Jacob and Yetta Gelman International Research Workshop From the Atlantic to the Black Sea: Local Relief and Rescue Operations on the Margins of the Holocaust. The Mandel Center will co-convene this workshop with Gaëlle Fisher, Bielefeld University, and Sebastian Musch, University of Osnabrück. The workshop is scheduled for August 19–30, 2024, and will take place at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

ACTR Russian Language Teachers Award Nominations

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Nominations are open for this year’s ACTR awards, recognizing outstanding teachers of the Russian language:

ACTR Teaching Excellence Awards for K-12 Teachers Please note that there are two separate K-12 awards, one for K-8 and one for 9-12.
ACTR Teaching Excellence Award for Post-Secondary Instructors
ACTR Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Student Instructors

The deadline for each of these awards is December 15, 2023. For the Post-Secondary Instructors and Graduate Student Instructors awards, both the nominator and the nominee will need to submit materials, so please be sure to submit your nomination with plenty of time for the nominee to put together the necessary materials (one month or more in advance is recommended for nominators).

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Graduate Student Essay Competition (Jordan Center at NYU)

Deadline: March 15, 2024

The Jordan Center Blog at NYU is pleased to announce the Graduate Student Essay Competition for 2024. Submit by Friday, 15 March 2024 at 11:59 PM EST via this Google form to be considered for a cash prize and publication on the Blog.

We invite 750-1200 word submissions from full- or part-time MA and PhD students from any accredited academic institution in the United States, on any topic and sub-discipline within Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, broadly defined. Cultural criticism; opinion pieces; public-facing treatments of scholarly work; political analysis; book, film, or event reviews; and more are welcome. All submissions must be in English and observe the blog’s submission guidelines and full competition rules.

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Prof. Development/Study Abroad: Russian Language in Context

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Russian Language in Context: The Caucasus – a fantastic opportunity for current instructors of Russian to not only refresh their Russian language skills, but to do so within the context of a location that is drawing more and more students each year.

During this 15-day itinerary, educators will explore Georgia (Tbilisi and Batumi) and Armenia (Yerevan) with ample opportunity to

Use Russian language extensively in formal and informal authentic settings;
Engage in discussions with colleagues (U.S. and non-U.S.) about current approaches to teaching Russian, particularly in a study abroad environment;
Learn about the Caucasus region and the opportunities for study abroad and faculty-led programs there;
Gain insight on the use of Russian language in the region and the context in which it is taught; and
Visit SRAS active study sites to gain firsthand information about the programs offered there.

Dates: June 8 – 23, 2024
Application deadline: February 1, 2024
Cost: $2,450
Program details/inclusions

Space is limited – 15 maximum! We encourage you to apply early – and to reach out to us with any questions.

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

New Europe College Fellowships

Deadline: January 18, 2024

The applications for the 2024/ 2025 NEC Fellowships are now open! Romanian and international scholars at postdoctoral level in all fields of the humanities and social sciences (including law and economics) are invited to apply.

The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to 18 January 2024. Recommendation letters should be sent by 25 January 2024.

Please find more at: Apply for a fellowship : NEC
Download the Call as PDF.

Apply for a fellowship

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Professional Development/Fellowship: US Teachers of Russian (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan)

Deadline: February 15, 2024

American Councils and ACTR are pleased to announce the Summer Professional Development and Fellowship Opportunity for US Teachers of Russian at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Fifteen (15) U. S. teachers and two alternates will be accepted and funded for participation in the 2024 program, which will consist of small group work, individual tutorials, and seminars based on a curriculum which emphasizes four-skill communication in contemporary Russian, clarity and confidence of teacher self-expression, advanced grammar in context, and an expanded understanding of the diverse peoples and cultures that make up the Russian-speaking world today.

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (University of Wisconsin)

Deadline: February 1, 2024

Greetings from UW-Madison’s Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI)! We are excited to announce that applications for CESSI 2024 are now open! CESSI typically offers courses in Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Additional Central Eurasian languages (such as Azerbaijani or Kyrgyz) may be added with sufficient student interest.

Several funding opportunities exist for students of any type. Graduate students (including incoming students), post-baccalaureate researchers, and professionals who are U.S. citizens are especially encouraged to apply for the Title VIII Fellowship*, which covers full tuition plus a stipend of $2,500 for the summer. Note: This is a great opportunity for incoming MA and PhD students to develop language skills before embarking on fieldwork. *TVIII funding is provided by the United States government. Funding is conditional on final approval from U.S. State Department.