Grad. Program: Russia and Europe: Linguistic and Cultural Interaction

Exam date: July 29-30, 2020

International English-speaking MA program for students from all over the world – “Russia and Europe: Linguistic and Cultural Interaction”. The program is appropriate for those who would like to gain the experience of studying and living in Russia (Moscow) but do not have enough knowledge of the Russian language. So, they would like to combine the education in the field of studies of the actual Russian culture and the methodology of its research as well as international cultural relations with intense study of the Russian language. 

The full information about the program in English is here:  https://www.rsuh.ru/education/culture/vshek/russia-and-europe; in Russian:  https://www.rsuh.ru/education/culture/vshek/general-information/mp.php 

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Grad Program/Scholarships for Russian Language (University of Verona)

Deadline: March 31, 2020

At the University of Verona students can follow courses in English,
German, French, Spanish and RUSSIAN in an International Master’s
Degree Programme in Comparative European and non-European Languages
and Literatures.

The 2 scholarships are meant for non-EU citizens holding a foreign
academic degree and living outside the European union.

Applicants are asked to declare two languages (and their corresponding
literatures) they would like to study in Verona, and motivate their
choice.

The deadline is on March 31st, 2020.

The full call for application for pre-admission and information on the
requirements for admission and evaluation criteria are to be found at
this link:

https://www.univr.it/en/our-services/news/-/avviso-servizio/1890

Asynchronous online MA in Russian to English Translation Program (University of Wisconsin)

Exam Dates: April 23-26, 2020

Translation and Interpreting Studies at UWM offers professional training in a dynamic environment. Our students develop the skills needed to succeed in a thriving international market. Translation and Interpreting Studies at UWM is recognized by the American Translators Association (ATA) as an Approved Translation & Interpreting School.

Graduate studies in Russian to English Translation can prepare you to:
• become an in-house translator
• become a freelancer
• start up a translation company
• continue in academia
• meet continuing education requirements

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PhD Scholarship in Ukrainian Studies

Deadline: March 31, 2020

Location: Clayton campus, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year 3-month Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $29,000 tax-free (indexed plus allowances)

For scholarship procedures and conditions, please see: https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships/scholarship-policy-and-procedures

The Faculty will provide the tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the successful international awardee.

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Grad. Program: 2020 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute

Deadline: March 20, 2020

June 20–August 8, 2020

The 2020 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute offers unique courses in Ukrainian studies taught by Harvard and visiting faculty. These courses are intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are concentrating in Ukrainian studies or who wish to broaden their educational experience. Students intending to participate in the HUSI program are asked to submit a HUSI enrollment form. Students must also complete the Harvard Summer School registration process and enroll in the classes they intend to take as part of HUSI.

Tuition for HUSI is commensurate with tuition rates charged for all other Harvard Summer School courses. Tuition for 2020 and the cost of on-campus room and board are posted on the Harvard Summer School website

Applicants may register for 8 or 4 credits to participate in the program. Applicants seeking the I-20 certificate for the student F-1 US visa must register for 8 credits.

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Grad. Program: Graduate Methods Training Workshop (Indiana University-Bloomington)

Deadline: March 15, 2020

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Graduate Methods Training Workshop
October 2-3, 2020 at Indiana University—Bloomington

Carrying out research in Russia, be it quantitative or qualitative, has particular challenges that can make it difficult for graduate students to make efficient and effective use of their time while in country: navigating the complex archival and library systems, conducting personal interviews on politically sensitive topics, and collecting elusive survey data, to name a few. The Graduate Methods Training Workshop aims to address these challenges by exploring innovative methodological approaches and engaging in training and dialogue with Russia-focused social scientists—all while fostering a community of emerging Russianists and promoting networking and professional opportunities with experts on Russia. 

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Grad. Program/ Language Training: Ukrainian Summer Institute (Harvard University)

Deadline: March 20, 2020

June 20–August 8, 2020

The 2020 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute offers unique courses in Ukrainian studies taught by Harvard and visiting faculty. These courses are intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are concentrating in Ukrainian studies or who wish to broaden their educational experience. Students intending to participate in the HUSI program are asked to submit a HUSI enrollment form. Students must also complete the Harvard Summer School registration process and enroll in the classes they intend to take as part of HUSI.

Tuition for HUSI is commensurate with tuition rates charged for all other Harvard Summer School courses. Tuition for 2020 and the cost of on-campus room and board are posted on the Harvard Summer School website

Applicants may register for 8 or 4 credits to participate in the program. Applicants seeking the I-20 certificate for the student F-1 US visa must register for 8 credits.

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Grad. Program: Franco-Russian Masters’ programs in History and Sociology (Paris/Moscow)

Deadline: March 1, 2020; May 1, 2020

French-Russian Master in History EHESS (Paris) / HSE (Moscow)
From the beginning of the 2018 academic year, EHESS and the Moscow Higher School of Economics (HSE, Государственный Университет “Высшая школа экономики” known as “Vyshka”) will offer a two-year bi-national (Franco-Russian) master’s degree course.

Students are admitted to the Program after their Master’s admission to their institutions: 
HSE – Students admitted to the HSE Masters programmes “Historical Knowledge”, “Medieval Studies”, “History of Culture and Arts”, “The Art Market” may participate in the Programme provided they meet the criteria for admission to the EHESS Masters programme;
EHESS – Students admitted to a Master’s degree in “Social Sciences” with a specialization in History of EHESS may participate in the Programme provided they meet the criteria for admission to a Master’s degree at HSE.

This course comprises a two-year programme with a possible one-year stay in each of the two institutions, a wide choice of courses, a follow-up requiring research under two co-directors (one from each institution), and a diploma qualifying in each of the institutions. 

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Study Abroad/Funding: Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship Programs (Poland)

Deadline: March 10, 2020

Year Abroad Program

The Year Abroad Scholarship supports Polish language studies at the Jagiellonian University’s Center of Polish Language and Culture in Cracow, Poland. Scholarships are awarded under the auspices of the Foundation’s Exchange Program with Poland.  Students who are awarded a scholarship are accepted to attend the Center for Polish Language and Culture program at the Jagiellonian University. The scholarship includes a tuition waiver and 1,600 zloty per month for living expenses as well as $900 per semester in additional support. 

Eligible candidates include undergraduate sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are US citizens.  

GRADUATE STUDY & RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Study full-time or conduct research at leading Polish universities and research institutions. The scholarship provides a stipend for housing and living expenses in Poland.
ELIGIBILITY: US citizens, graduate-level students, or university faculty members.

Prof. Dev. : Aleksanteri Institute Visiting Fellowships (University of Helsinki)

Deadline: February 12, 2020

ALEKSANTERI INSTITUTE VISITING FELLOWSHIPS 2020-2021
The Aleksanteri Institute is pleased to invite applications for its Visiting Fellowships for the academic year 2020-2021 from scholars holding a PhD degree and pursuing research that relates to the Institute’s research profile. The Fellowship carries a monthly grant of 3400 euros to cover all of the expenses related to the research visit, which can range from one to three months. The Visiting Fellowship scheme is intended for scholars who reside outside Finland.

The deadline for applications is 12 February 2020.

For the Call for Proposals, and for more information about the Visiting Fellows Programme, please see the programme website.

The Aleksanteri Institute (University of Helsinki) is the Finnish Centre for Russian and Eastern European studies, with a multidisciplinary research profile based on social sciences and humanities.