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Academic Job: Assistant Professor in Habsburg Studies (CEU)

Deadline for Applications: May 1, 2018

Starting date: As soon as possible (August 2018 or January 2019)

The Department of History at Central European University (CEU) invites applications for an assistant professor position in Habsburg Studies. Candidates must have the capacity to develop a convincing and innovative program for research and teaching in topics related to the history on the Habsburg Empire and its multiple legacies, connecting to the Department’s focus of comparative empires. While the chronological focus of the candidate’s research is open, candidates should be able to cover in their courses the long-term processes shaping this area from the early modern period to World War I. In keeping with the Department’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and cross-cultural studies, we seek applicants whose research and teaching accommodate contemporary approaches in diverse sub- and neighbor disciplines. We are particularly interested in a research portfolio focusing on political institutions and political culture; cultural and art history; social structures and conflicts; mobility and migration. German language competence and the working knowledge of one more regional language is a requirement. Applicants must hold a PhD degree.

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Study Abroad: Georgian Foodways Summer Program (SRAS)

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2018

Stetson University, in collaboration with the School of Russian and Asian Studies and NovaMova Language School, is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Travel Program in Georgia: Georgian Foodways Global Pathways/Local Contexts (http://www.sras.org/foodways).
 
The program, with its two-week summer timeframe and an emphasis on travel and food studies in the emerging tourist-mecca of Georgia, is ideally suited for alumni, as well as degree-seeking students. Students will receive 1 unit (4 credit hours) of academic credit. (There is a reduced participation fee participants not requiring academic credit.)

Basic Information:
+ June 17 – June 30, 2018
+ Apply by March 15, 2018
+ 1 unit of academic credit in REES area studies issued
by Stetson University and transferable to all accredited
US institutions
+ Led by Dr. Michael Denner (Stetson University) and Gela
Turabelidze (NovaMova)
+ More information and the application can be found
http://www.sras.org/foodways


On this unique travel seminar, students will spend two weeks in an interdisciplinary exploration of Georgian national identity and history through its national cuisine. Using a variety of critical academic approaches, explore issues like climate change and state agricultural policies within the context of such issues as food security, the place of food in social justice and ethnic identity, and the role of Georgian foodways in the current global tourism economy. Learn the history, preparation, and traditions of regional dishes that make up Georgian cuisine: khinkali, khachapuri, lobio, suluguni, satsivi, and others while giving special attention to Georgian viniculture (winemaking) and viticulture (grape growing). Vegetarians and even vegans are welcome – while Georgian cuisine offers many tasty meat dishes, it also abounds in dishes that are meat-free and high-protien (from beans, dairy, and nuts). This travel seminar includes most meals so as to fully introduce you to the diverse, rich, traditions of Georgia’s foodways.

 

Feel free to contact Michael Denner (mdenner@stetson.edu) with any questions.

 

A day-by-day itinerary can be found here: https://goo.gl/VwE8ET
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Funding: Best Student Paper and Field Research-Travel Award (Eurasian Specialty Group of the AAG)

Deadline for Submissions: April 1, 2018

Student Paper Award
The Eurasian Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers invites submissions from all students who will have presented their work at a geography conference between May 2017 and April 2018, or who intend to present their work at the AAG, New Orleans.
An award of $150 will be made to the best undergraduate or graduate student paper submitted to the Eurasian SG Student Paper Award Committee (c/o Jeremy Tasch, JTasch@towson.edu).  Deadline: April 1, 2018.
Guidelines:
1.     The competition is open to all student members of the AAG (in rare cases the Committee may consider non-members)
2.     Papers will be judged on their overall quality, creativity and contribution to furthering the geographical understanding of Eurasia, broadly conceptualized. Work that is regionally well informed and demonstrates familiarity with the appropriate scholarly literature is particularly encouraged.
3.     Papers should be single-authored, double-spaced, 12-point font, and no more than 20 pages in length (i.e., 3,000 to 8,000 words), excluding references, tables, maps and figures, and a required abstract.
4.     In the electronic submission, authors should indicate their name, institution, and level of study (BA, MA, PhD), as well as when / which conference the paper was / will be presented.
5.     To be considered for this award, electronic submissions are due April 1 (c/o JTasch@towson.edu)
Please direct any questions you may have about the Student Paper Competition to Jeremy Tasch, JTasch@towson.edu).
Field Research Travel Award
The Eurasian-SG Field Research Travel Award supports student field research or research-related language study. The amount for this year’s award is $250.00.
Interested graduate or undergraduate students should submit a research proposal by April 1 to the Awards Committee (c/o JTasch@towson.edu).
Guidelines for the awards:
1.   The competition is open to all student members of the AAG (in rare cases the Committee may consider non-members).
2.   AAG encourages proposals for exploratory and pre-dissertation field research, as well as projects that combine research and area studies (i.e., courses taken in the region) if a compelling case is made. Such proposals should clearly indicate research questions or research themes, significance and goals of the proposed travel, and a brief budget narrative that describes how the monetary award will be used.
3.   Dissertation-related proposals should be approximately 8-10 pages in length, 12 point, and double spaced.  The proposal should clearly include research questions, a brief literature review, methodology, significance and goals of the proposed work (and again, a brief budget narrative that describes how the monetary award will be used).
4.   If a student has already incurred expenses listed in the budget by the time of the award announcement, the student may use the award to cover those expenses.
5.   To be considered for this award, electronic submissions are due April 1 (c/o JTasch@towson.edu)
Please direct any questions you may have about either/both competitions to Jeremy Tasch (JTasch@towson.edu).
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Funding: Dissertation Fieldwork Grants (Wenner-Gren Foundation)

Deadline for Applications: May 1, 2018

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants are awarded to aid doctoral or thesis research. The program contributes to the Foundation’s overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity’s cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. The Foundation supports research that demonstrates a clear link to anthropological theory and debates, and promises to make a solid contribution to advancing these ideas. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or integrate two or more subfields.

The maximum amount of the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant is US $20,000.  Please note that the Foundation has suspended the Osmundsen Initiative supplement  Grants are non-renewable.

Students must be enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent, if applying from outside the United States) at the time of application. Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply.  There is no time limit on the duration of the grant, and funding may be requested to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design. Application deadlines are May 1 and November 1. Final decisions are made six months later.

Applicants must submit application materials using the Foundation’s online application submission procedure as well as send printed copies to the Foundation by regular mail.

For more detailed information on program requirements, application procedures, and review criteria, please refer to the links below:

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Funding: Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships (Wenner-Gren Foundation)

Deadline for Applications: April 10, 2018

Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships support the writing-up of already completed research. The fellowship is awarded to scholars in the earlier stages of their careers, when they frequently lack the time and resources to develop their research for publication.  Scholars with a Ph.D. in hand for no more than ten years (from the application deadline) are eligible to apply. A maximum of eight Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded annually.

Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships are nonrenewable, and provide US $40,000 of financial support for twelve months of continuous full-time writing. Applicants requesting shorter time periods will receive a pro-rated award as appropriate (e.g., a six-month project would be awarded $20,000). It is Foundation policy that Institutional Overhead or Institutional Support is not covered under this fellowship. Applicants can apply regardless of institutional affiliation, country of residence, or nationality. Final decisions are made six months after the application deadline.

Applicants must submit their applications using the Foundation’s online application submission procedure as well as send printed copies to the Foundation by regular mail.

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Funding: Division of Research Programs Fellowships (NEH)

Deadline for Applications: April 11, 2018

Fellowships support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. Recipients usually produce articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly resources in the humanities.

Applicants interested in research projects that require digital expression and digital publication are encouraged to apply for NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication.

NEH has increased the Fellowships monthly stipend from $4,200 to $5,000. As a result, the minimum award is now $30,000 (for six months of full-time work). The maximum award is now $60,000 (for twelve months of full-time work).

For more information contact NEH’s Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200 or fellowships@neh.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact NEH via Federal Relay (TTY users) at 800-877-8399.

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Funding: Fellowships for Digital Publication (NEH-Mellon)

Deadline for Applications: April 11, 2018

Through NEH-Mellon Fellowships for Digital Publication, the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation jointly support individual scholars pursuing interpretive research projects that require digital expression and digital publication. To be eligible for this special opportunity, an applicant’s plans for digital publication must be essential to the project’s research goals. That is, the project must be conceived as digital because the nature of the research and the topics being addressed demand presentation beyond traditional print publication. Successful projects will likely incorporate visual, audio, and/or other multimedia materials or flexible reading pathways that could not be included in traditionally published books, as well as an active distribution plan.

All projects must be interpretive. That is, projects must advance a scholarly argument through digital means and tools. Stand-alone databases and other projects that lack an interpretive argument are not eligible.

Applications submitted for this special opportunity will be evaluated separately from other NEH Fellowships applications, but, like applications submitted to the NEH Fellowships program, will be held to the highest standards of scholarship.

Applicants interested in conducting research and writing leading to traditional print or e-reader publications should apply to the NEH Fellowships program.

NEH has increased the Fellowships monthly stipend from $4,200 to $5,000. As a result, the minimum award is now $30,000 (for six months of full-time work). The maximum award is now $60,000 (for twelve months of full-time work).

For more information contact NEH’s Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200 or fellowships@neh.gov.

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Internship: Peace Corp Volunteer Openings (Peace Corps)

Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2018

Hundreds of new positions have opened up on the Peace Corps website with exciting new opportunities in Albania and Armenia!

Albania

Armenia

Visit https://www.peacecorps.gov to find out more about the program

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Academic Job: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor (Franklin & Marshall College)

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2018

The Department of German and Russian at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor (depending on qualifications) of Russian and Russian Studies to begin Fall 2018. This is a one-year appointment. We seek a strong Russian teacher with a record of successful and innovative teaching. The ability to offer Russian literature and culture courses is desirable. This 70% benefits-eligible position carries a teaching load of 3 courses, plus drill sections for first and second-year Russian language courses. An M.A. is a minimum qualification for the position. Native or near-native fluency in Russian and English are required.

Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive college community, the search committee will holistically assess the qualifications of each applicant.  We will consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.  We will also consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, teaching statement, and teaching evaluations.  Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to Interfolio by the recommenders. Interested candidates should apply at  https://apply.interfolio.com/48939.  For full consideration applications should be received by March 15, 2018.  Preliminary interviews will be held via online video conference calls.

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Study Abroad: USA in Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine)

Deadline for Applications: February 28, 2018

USA in Eastern Europe

This program, run by the University of South Alabama through the School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS), will specifically address the history, culture, economy, and politics of these relatively young Slavic nations of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine, and their role within the European and International community today. It will focus on the struggle for these nations to find a national identity and to forge their own path despite massive amounts of pressure from external entities. Special attention will be paid to the history of the Jewish populations in the region, the history of the region over the past 100 years, and the popular political movements and revolutions in the past 40 years. Students will spend 3-4 days in each location visiting specific locations and museums as well as meeting with local scholars and experts who lived through these turbulent times in order to piece together an understanding of this often overlooked, but extremely important, part of Europe. Continue reading “Study Abroad: USA in Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine)”

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