HURI Research Fellowships in Ukrainian Studies
The HURI Research Fellowship in Ukrainian Studies supports significant, innovative research on topics pertaining to Ukraine. This fellowship is designed to bring scholars to Harvard University for one academic term (4 months) of focused, independent research. Fellows enjoy access to Harvard's vast research resources and vibrant intellectual environment.
HURI offers three types of visiting research fellowships. Learn more about the differences:
Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowship
12-months, $5900 per month plus benefits
Junior or early-career scholars, no more than 7 years after receiving PhD degree
1 awarded each year
HURI Research Fellowship
4-months, $5900 per month
Open-rank, including junior and senior scholars, but must have PhD before applying.
4-6 awarded each year
Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship
4-months, $6900 per month
Distinguished senior scholars only
1 awarded each year
Scholars may apply for up to two fellowships each cycle but must submit separate applications. We recommend that applicants for the Mihaychuk Postdoc or the Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship also apply for the HURI Research Fellowship. However, please do not submit more than two applications.
The Virtual Ukraine Institute for Advanced Study (VUIAS) currently offers fellowships in Ukraine and abroad. Both types of fellowships are reserved for scholars who have Ukrainian citizenship. In cooperation with our colleagues at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin and other partner institutes, the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute is pleased to host up to two VUIAS Fellows at Harvard each year, funded jointly by HURI and VUIAS.
Questions should be addressed to the HURI Programs Coordinator, Megan K. Duncan Smith, at duncansmith@fas.harvard.edu
The application deadline for Academic Year 2025-2026 is January 23, 2025. Letters of Recommendation are due one week later.
Benefits
A monthly stipend of $5,900, less applicable US taxes, beginning at the end of the first month in residence.
The fellowship duration is 4 months, full-time, in residence at Harvard for one academic term (fall or spring) beginning on either September 1st or February 1st.
Direct, roundtrip air or rail travel to Boston. Travel must be booked by HURI directly.
Access to shared office space but fellows should bring their own computers.
Full access to Harvard's vast libraries and archival materials, including electronic resources.
Fellows will pursue their proposed independent research project within the vibrant intellectual environment at Harvard. Fellows are expected to participate actively in the Institute's events and community. This includes presenting their own research at an event hosted by HURI.
Eligibility
Fellowships from the Ukrainian Research Institute support significant, innovative, independent research on topics pertaining to Ukrainian history, culture, and society while in residence at Harvard University.
Applicants must currently hold a PhD degree or equivalent (Candidate of Sciences, кандидат наук) in the humanities and social sciences.
This fellowship is open-rank, supporting scholars at any stage of their career, from junior scholars to senior scholars. Applicants must have received their PhD degree prior to the application deadline.
Scholars who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing knowledge of Ukraine through teaching, research, and publication are encouraged to apply.
Citizens of all countries are welcome.
Non-US applicants must be eligible to receive and maintain a short-term J-1 visa to carry out research in residence at Harvard supported by a fellowship from HURI. More information can be found here. Please also note the two-year national residency requirements, which may apply to you if you recently held a long-term J-1 visa.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Application Instructions
Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026 are due by January 23, 2025.
Supporting letters of recommendation are due by January 30, 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
All application materials must be in English.
Fellowship applications consist of the following parts, all of which must be submited within the online application on Harvard's Academic Positions platform:
Supporting Documents
Short Bio Paragraph
Academic biography, written in the third person, including current academic affiliation(s), advanced education, major publications, and other significant scholarly achievements. 150-250 words (Note: Upload under "Other")
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Max of 3 pages. You must indicate all academic degrees (date, degree granting institution, department/field/discipline), your current employer(s) and position(s), any publications, if applicable.
Research Proposal
Detailed description of your proposed fellowship research, 3-5 pages, double-spaced. Include the title and abstract of your proposed research project, its significance within your field, the intended outcome (book project? chapter? article? in which language?), your research plan during the fellowship term, and why you want to come to Harvard. (Are there particular resources and/or individuals, you plan to consult while on campus? And why?)
Title, Abstract, and Table of Contents of your PhD Dissertation
Only if the dissertation was defended in the previous seven years.
Writing Sample
Please submit one dissertation chapter, article, or book chapter. Please include basic information about the writing sample, such as where it appears and when (journal name, peer-reviewed? Edited volume title? Publication date?). English is preferred, but Ukrainian and Russian are accepted.
Letters of Recommendation
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. You are responsible for contacting your letter writers in advance and ensuring that the letters are received by the deadline. They will receive a link to upload their letter after you submit your application. Letters are due by January 30, 2025, one week after the application deadline.
Supplemental Questions
- When (month and year) was your doctoral degree [PhD, Candidate of Sciences, кандидат наук] granted? Which University granted your PhD degree and in which academic field [department, discipline] was your PhD awarded?
- Fellows are required to be proficient in English. Non-US citizens will be asked to supply proof of English proficiency through documentation or interview. Are you proficient in English? YES / NO
- Please list all languages in which you can conduct scholarly research, indicating reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiencies.
