NATO Field and Simulation Program (Simon Frazer University)

Deadline: December 17, 2023

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 NATO Field School and Simulation Program. This program is run by Simon Fraser University’s Department of Political Science in collaboration with the NATO Defense College in Rome and Canada’s Joint Delegation to NATO.  It offers a unique opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students from NATO member states to immerse themselves in the fields of international relations, security, and diplomacy while embarking on an unforgettable experience across Europe, including unique and exciting destinations in Latvia, Belgium, Italy, and more!

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Online Russian and Slavic Language Courses from UT Austin

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Russian Language Courses

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Slavic Languages

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad

Deadline: January 4, 2024

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The International and Foreign Language Education team is excited to announce the launch of the FY 2024 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad competition. The Seminars Abroad (SA) program provides short-term study abroad opportunities for groups of U.S. educators in the arts, social sciences, and humanities for the purpose of improving their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. Successful applicants will have their in-country expenses provided for, including air transport, meals, and accommodation. This summer we will be hosting a seminar to Finland for K-8 educators, one to Thailand for 9-12 educators, and a seminar to Colombia for postsecondary educators and administrators. The application deadline is January 4, 2024.

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Undergraduate Research Symposium (University of Pittsburgh)

Deadline: January 7, 2024

The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event since 2002 designed to provide undergraduate students, from the University of Pittsburgh and other colleges and universities, with advanced research experiences and opportunities to develop presentation skills. The event is open to undergraduates from all majors and institutions who have written a research paper from a social science, humanities, or business perspective focusing on the study of Eastern, Western, or Central Europe, the European Union, Russia, or Central Eurasia.

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Acad. Job: Visiting Assistant Professor of Ukrainian Studies (Columbia University)

Deadline: January 15, 2024

Columbia University invites applications for an appointment in Ukrainian studies to be filled at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor in Ukrainian Studies for one semester (fall or spring) in the academic year 2024-2025. Rank commensurate with experience. History is the preferred area of research and teaching specialization, but literary/cultural studies and other areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed in one of the Humanities or Social Science Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and will teach two courses: a course of broad interest for upper-level undergraduates and a second course for graduate students. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to give one public lecture and to participate in the academic life of the University, including as an affiliate of the Harriman Institute.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

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Study Abroad: Winter Break in Riga, Latvia; Spring Break in Georgia/Uzbekistan (SRAS)

Deadline: November 15; December 20, 2023

Enjoy a winter break experience in Riga, Latvia (Jan 5-20; apply by Nov 15)! Develop your Russian language skills (20 hours per week of Russian) while staying with a Russian-speaking host family. Explore Riga – from the Old Town to the Art Nouveau area to Maskavas Forštate (Moscow District). We will be hosting a special info session (via Zoom) on November 1 @ 7pm Eastern to discuss this unique opportunity! Click here to register.

Join SRAS for Spring Break in Georgia (March 2-10, OR March 9-17; apply by Dec 20). In this intensive 9-day/8-night trip you will be immersed in Georgian landscape, food, and culture.

Experience Navruz in Uzbekistan (March 9-18)! This 9-day trip will introduce you to modern Uzbekistan before taking you back in time, immersing you in the art, architecture, culture, and history of this very unique civilization. See for yourself the heritage of the Silk Road, the Great Game, citadels, arks, and caravanserais.

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New Europe College Fellowships

Deadline: January 12, 2024

New Europe College – Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest (Romania) launches the annual competition for the 2024/ 2025 NEC Fellowships. Romanian and international scholars at postdoctoral level in all fields of the humanities and social sciences (including law and economics) are invited to apply. Applications (in English, French or German) will be submitted in electronic format only, using the on-line form available at applications.nec.ro

Please visit https://nec.ro/fellowships/apply-for-a-fellowship/ for a presentation of NEC’s Fellowship programs and offer, and detailed explanations regarding the application process.

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Postdoctoral Positions at The US Military Academy

Deadline: December 8, 2023

Position Summaries

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges with approximately 4,400 students. Located in the scenic Hudson River Valley, some 50 miles from New York City, West Point is a singular institution with a storied history. It is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. Established in 1802, its mission is to educate, train, and inspire cohorts of leaders for service in the U.S. Army. The institution is committed to values of inclusion, diversity, innovation, creativity, leader development, and other Army values of duty, selfless service, honor, and integrity.

The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Department of History at the United States Military seek TWO Postdoctoral Fellows and ONE Research Assistant Professor who share these values and wish to join our outstanding faculty.  These positions are open to junior scholars who received their doctorates after 31 December 2017. Each appointment is for thirteen months, may be renewable for up to two additional years, and includes full benefits. Appointments will begin on or after 24 June 2024 and will hold the academic rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will be part of the Resnick Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Department of History. Each will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate level and for production of a significant scholarly project. To be considered for more than one position, you must submit separate applications. The application deadline is 8 December 2023.

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CFP: 2024 Midwest Slavic Conference (The Ohio State University)

Deadline: January 26, 2024

2024 Midwest Slavic Conference

April 5-7, 2024

Columbus, OH

The Midwest Slavic Association and The Ohio State University’s (OSU) Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (CSEEES) are pleased to announce the 2024 Midwest Slavic Conference to be held at OSU in Columbus, OH on April 5-7, 2024. The conference committee invites proposals for papers on all topics related to the Slavic, East European and Eurasian world, particularly those related to the theme of Cold Wars past and present. The impact of Cold War-era tensions can still be felt in many parts of Eastern Europe and Eurasia and the effects continue to shape political and social landscapes. We welcome papers that will examine the ways in which the Cold War has influenced political ideologies, relationships with the West, and ongoing conflicts and pressures in the region. The conference theme will provide students and scholars with the opportunity to discuss these complex political and social dynamics.

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Grad. Program: Slavic Languages and Literatures (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign_

Deadline: December 18, 2023

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Slavic literatures and cultures to apply to our graduate program. Qualified students beginning their graduate career at Illinois are guaranteed five years of financial support, contingent on satisfactory progress. Support includes fellowships, teaching, research and graduate assistantships, summer stipends, and the opportunity for an editorial assistantship at Slavic Review, the world’s leading English-language academic journal in our discipline, which is based on our campus. We also welcome applicants who have completed an M.A. in Slavic Languages and Literatures or related fields.

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