Fellowships

Now accepting applications for the 2010–11 academic year.
Deadline: December 1, 2009.

Each year, the Davis Center provides financial support for scholars to conduct research at Harvard University. Successful candidates combine disciplinary excellence in the humanities or social sciences, or significant work experience, with an area focus in Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and/or the Caucasus.

Fellows receive a living stipend, office space, research assistant support, borrowing privileges in the Harvard libraries, and a health insurance allowance. Stipends assume a 10-month stay from September through June and are pro-rated for shorter stays. Scholars may apply to be in residence for one full academic year or a minimum of one semester. Fellows are required to be in residence at the Davis Center and to give at least one seminar during their tenure here.

View the current, 2009-10 fellows here>>

The Center offers three types of fellowships:

Postdoctoral Fellowships

• For junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2010, but no earlier than September 2005 (less than five years).
• Stipend of $37,000 plus basic family medical insurance.
• Citizens of all countries may apply.

Senior Fellowships

• For senior scholars who have already made a significant contribution to the field.
• Applicants will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent prior to September 2005 and hold a full-time academic appointment.
• Stipend of up to $25,000 to bring salary to full-time level. In certain situations, if the stipend and the applicant's sabbatical pay are insufficient to cover necessary costs, the Davis Center may be able to provide additional funds.
• Citizens of all countries may apply.

Regional Fellowships

• For advanced scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other specialists.
• Stipend of up to $45,000 plus basic family medical insurance.
• Citizens of Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus may apply.

Proceed to the 2010–11 Fellowship Application>>

If you have any questions, please contact Joan Gabel, dcpdoc@fas.harvard.edu, tel. 617.495.4038.