Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin
The Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) is calling for applications to two research grant opportunities for graduate students enrolled in US institutions: the ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant and the new Civil Society in Russia Research Grant. Continue reading “Funding: Research Grants (ASEEES)”
The University of Exeter is calling for applications for three fully funded PhD studentships in the history of Russian-to-English literary translation. The third studentship offers the opportunity to research an aspect of the history of literary translation from Russian into a third language. Applications from international students (i.e. neither UK nor EU nationality) are welcomed.
These studentships, beginning in September 2019, for 3.5 years are hosted at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. They are open to students of any nationality. Each studentship will cover University tuition fees for UK,EU and/or international students with a stipend equivalent to the Research Councils UK national minimum stipend (£14,777 in 2018/19).
Read more on the program page
Note that the deadline for applications, including referees’ letters, is April 15th.
Please write to muireann.maguire@exeter.ac.uk with any queries.
For any students who are still looking for a summer program, Crossroads Eurasia still has a few spots open in their internship program! Internships take place in Ryazan or Voronezh for 4 or more weeks depending on placement. Students live with a host family and will work with a local partner.
As the regular deadline has already passed, interested students should apply as soon as possible via the website.
100&Change is the MacArthur Foundation competition for a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our time. They consider proposals from any field or problem area.
Visit the website for more information on this incredible opportunity!
The Gerda Henkel Foundation has opened applications for their Postdoctoral Research Scholarship. Basic Monthly scholarship award: 2,300 euros
Criteria: Applications for a “research scholarship for post-doctoral researchers” may only be made if applicants received their PhD within the last ten years. The relevant date is that on the PhD certificate.
The dissertation must have already been published at the time the application is made. The presentation of a publishing contract is not sufficient in this regard. The topic of the proposed research project must clearly differ from the topic of the PhD thesis.
For more information- visit the webpage!
The Kennan Institute seeks applications from scholars who have received their Ph.D. within the past 10 years for the newly established Billington Fellowship to conduct research on Russian history and culture.
The Billington Fellowship offers a monthly stipend of $3,500, research facilities, a research intern, and computer access. Fellows are required to be in residence at the Kennan Institute, Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the grant. Awardees are expected to begin their appointments within six months of accepting the fellowship.
The deadline for this competition is May 15. For more information or to apply, visit the webpage.
The Summer Language Institute (SLI) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking an instructor to teach Beginning Slovak for their program this summer from June 3- July 12, 2019.
SLI is seeking an enthusiastic teacher who can thrive in an intensive program and who has experience in proficiency-based instructional approaches.
Candidates should send their CV to Kathleen Manukyan at manukyan1@pitt.edu
Interested international instructors should contact SLI immediately about the opportunity as the visa application process cannot begin any later than April 15th.
More information is available on the program website at www.sli.pitt.edu.
The Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) in Monterey, CA is accepting students to the Russian Program at Middlebury Institute of International Studies through April 15, 2019.
Summer Session: June 13–August 7, 2019
Designed for beginner to high intermediate level language learners, the SILP is a great opportunity for students who want small class sizes with emphasis on both grammar instruction and cultural experiences.
Visit the Russian program webpage for more information! For questions- contact the SILP at the Middlebury Institute at (831) 647-6585 or silp@miis.edu.
FLIXBus is searching for a Customer Service Representative who has full working proficiency in Polish, Czech and English. Applicants should have experience working in hospitality and tourism industry. This full time position is located in Berlin, Germany.
For more information or to apply- visit the webpage!
FLIXBus is searching for a Customer Service Representative who has full working proficiency in Russian, Czech and English. Applicants should have experience working in hospitality and tourism industry. This full time position is located in Berlin, Germany.
For more information or to apply- visit the webpage!