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Slavic Graduate Forum (University of Illinois)

Deadline: January 5, 2026

We are excited to announce the upcoming UIUC Slavic Graduate Forum, occurring April 11-12, 2026, in person at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. The forum will focus on an overall theme of Nationality, Identity, and Memory. The intersection of these themes is particularly relevant in today’s world, and their study is interdisciplinary by nature, applicable to scholars of all disciplines, from museum studies to literary and cultural studies. We encourage proposals from a wide variety of specialties and will consider compelling research relevant to the field of Slavic Studies, even if it does not necessarily meet the agreed upon theme.  

Proposals for individual papers and pre-formed panels are now being accepted and should be submitted by January 5, 2026. Details regarding the formatting of proposal submissions can be found on this poster, and completed proposals should be sent to uiucslavicforum2026@gmail.com. Please include “UIUC Slavic Forum” in the subject line of your email.  

In order to ensure equal access, any need for accommodation should be included in the proposal email. Due to limited funding, we kindly request that any applicants in need of financial assistance apply early and similarly petition their home universities for any necessary travel and accommodation funding. 

Acceptance notifications for both individual paper and pre-formed panels submissions will be sent by February 5, 2026. Participants should confirm their participation by email within three weeks of notification, or by February 26, 2026, at the latest. The final program schedule will be sent in March.  

For questions or difficulties, please reach out to Shannyn Bald at sbald2@illinois.edu and Danielle Hix at dhix2@illinois.edu.  

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Study Abroad: Anglo-American University (Prague)

Anglo-American University (AAU) in Prague invites applications for its 2026 Summer School, offering intensive courses taught in English by AAU faculty and international guest lecturers. Students can earn 3 U.S. credits / 6 ECTS per course while studying in one of Europe’s most culturally vibrant cities.

Program dates:

Term I: June 1–19, 2026 | Term II: June 22–July 10, 2026

Courses include Art in Practice, Leadership through the Ages, Political Writing, and more. All courses combine academic learning with integrated excursions and guest lectures.

Tuition: USD 1,590 | Housing package: USD 2,190 (tuition + housing)

More info: https://summerschool.aauni.edu

Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP1XC9tDNNW/?igsh=dWliaG1pamk4eXRl

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Funding: Title VIII Fellowships

Deadline: December 5, 2025

Title VIII Fellowships fund the study of:

  1. Intensive online Elementary Azerbaijani, BCS, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Uzbek
  2. Intensive online Advanced Russian (5th and 6th years)
  3. Intensive in-person, on-campus Russian (3rd and 4th years) in Indiana
  4. Intensive study-abroad (3rd – 5th year Russian) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Title VIII Fellowships provide full funding for graduate students, researchers, and professionals seeking to strengthen their language proficiency for advanced study or field research. U.S. citizenship is required. Participants receive rigorous, immersive training from expert faculty and join a vibrant academic community dedicated to the study of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and the independent states of the former Soviet Union.

Applications for are due December 5.

For details and application materials, please visit the Language Workshop website, write to languageworkshop@iu.edu, or come to virtual office hours .

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Grad Programs Info Sessions

Masters in the Midwest: Opportunities for Graduate Programs in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at Midwestern Universities

Please join representatives of interdisciplinary graduate programs in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at Midwestern Universities to find which program is best for you. Each institution will give a brief introduction of their programs and specialties, and attendees will be able to join breakout rooms and ask questions about the programs most of interest. Students planning to apply this cycle are urged to attend, but those considering applying in future years are also welcome.
Thursday, November 13 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central)–Register
Tuesday, December 2 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central)–Register

In attendance:

  • Indiana University Bloomington:Master of Arts in International and Area Studies, Specialization in Central Eurasian Studies or Russian and East European Studies
  • The Ohio State University: Master of Arts in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies; Dual Degrees with Bioethics and Public Affairs
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; Joint degree: MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and MS in Library and Information Science
  • University of Kansas: Master of Arts in Slavic and Eurasian Studies
    MA concentrations: 1. Slavic languages and literatures 2. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 
  • University of Michigan: Masters in International and Regional Studies
    Specialization in Russian, East European, & Eurasian Studies
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison: MA Degree Program in Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies

If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in these events, please contact Emma Pratt at pratt.124@osu.edu. Typically, two weeks’ notice will allow us to provide access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

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Wayne Vucinich Fellowship 2026 (Stanford University)

Deadline:  November 15, 2025 

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) at Stanford University invites applications for the Wayne Vucinich Fellowship. 

This is a three-month residential fellowship to be offered in the period between April-June, 2026. The fellowship is open to scholars in any discipline whose research focuses on historical or contemporary topics in Russia, East Europe, the Caucasus, or Central Asia.  Scholars who have received the PhD within the past five years are eligible to apply. (A PhD in hand is required at the time the residency begins.) Preference will be given to scholars who are residents of countries that fall under the direct purview of the Center: Russia, East Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. 

During the fellowship period, the Vucinich Fellow is expected to pursue independent research in residence and to participate actively in the scholarly activities of the Center. The fellow will hold a lecture, seminar, or workshop on their research. The fellow will have access to Stanford University Libraries and the use of a shared workspace at the Center. 

The fellowship award funds international travel, health insurance, and a visa, in addition to a $15,000 stipend for living expenses. 

A complete application consists of an online application form, a letter of application (including a research project description), a Curriculum Vitae, a writing sample (book chapter or article length, in English), two letters of recommendation, and a short proposal for a public lecture and/or workshop. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2025. 

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Visiting Professorships & Postdoctoral Research Scholars, multiple positions (Columbia University)

Deadline: January 5, 2026

István Deák Visiting Professorship

Columbia University invites applications for István Deák Visiting Professorship(s) in East Central European Studies for one semester (fall or spring) in the academic year 2026-2027. The professorship, commemorating Professor Deák’s legacy of excellence in research and teaching, is open to scholars who have active interest and accomplishments in East and Central European studies. Appointment(s) will be open-rank, to be filled at any level from Visiting Assistant to Visiting Full Professor. 

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Grad Program: Slavic & Eurasian Studies (Duke University)

Deadline: January 15, 2026

I’m pleased to share that applications are now open for the M.A. in Slavic & Eurasian Studiesat Duke University. We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with your students!

The program provides rigorous training in the languages, literatures, and cultures of Eastern Europe and Eurasia, equipping students with interdisciplinary perspectives from history, art, political science, and economics. It combines strong language preparation with the development of critical research and analytical skills applicable across a range of disciplines and career paths.

Students engage deeply with canonical and contemporary literary and cultural works, exploring themes such as memory and identity, world systems and empire, exile and belonging. Department faculty bring expertise in Russian literature and culture, intellectual history, autobiographical writing and life narratives, Islam and modernity, trauma and memory studies, peasant studies, gender and feminist studies, second language acquisition and multilingualism, semiotics, and cognition.

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Call for Proposals: AATSEEL Translation Workshop

The AATSEEL translation workshop team wants to hear your ideas for translation initiatives for the 2026 conference!

Please write to Ainsley Morse (aemorse@ucsd.edu) or Jen Kindick (aatseelconference@colorado.edu) with a one-paragraph proposal for workshop material from any time period and any AATSEEL-covered [Slavic/East European/Eurasian/Caucasian/Baltic] language. The genre is also open, but please consider a length of text that can be productively dealt with in a brief (1h15m) workshop.

Examples from recent years: poems by Odesa-based poet Maria Galina; poems by early modernist classic Lesia Ukrainka; poems by Lviv-based poet Ostap Slyvynsky; poems by Austin-based poet Oksana Lutsyshyna; poems by Siberian poet Ekaterina Simonova; several passages from the autobiography of Avvakum; two brief prose passages from the novel Appendix by Rome-based Alexandra Petrova.

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Acad. Job: Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor, Russian Language (University of Florida)

Deadline: November 30, 2025

Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor, Russian Language and Culture, University of Florida

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Florida (www.languages.ufl.edu), College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Assistant Instructional Professor in Russian Language and Culture, to begin August 15, 2026. This is a full-time, renewable, nine-month, non-tenure accruing position.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

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ACTR Event on Navigating Job Interviews for Graduate Students

Event Date: October 21, 2025

ACTR Graduate Outreach and Support Committee are happy to invite you to our upcoming event “Academic Job Interviews Explained: Strategies and Insights for Graduate Students” on October 21 at 6 p.m. ET. Registration for the event is free and can be accessed here.

Our guest speaker is Dr. Amy S. Thompson, the Mack and Effie Campbell Distinguished Professor and Director of the School of Teacher Education in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University. A renowned applied linguistics scholar and language education advocate, Dr. Thompson is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Service to the Profession Award from the Association of Language Departments (ALD), a part of the Modern Language Association (MLA).

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