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Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship, AY 2025-2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications are due by Thursday, 23 January 2025.

Position

Details

Title Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship, AY 2025-2026
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Ukrainian Research Institute
Position Description
The Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship is granted to senior scholars to support significant, innovative research on topics pertaining to Ukraine. Jacyk Distinguished Fellows are leading scholars in their fields. This fellowship is designed to bring distinguished scholars to Harvard University for one academic term of focused, independent research in Ukrainian studies. Fellows enjoy access to Harvard’s vast research resources and vibrant intellectual environment.
  • 5-months, full-time, in-residence at Harvard for one academic term, beginning on either September 1st or February 1st
  • Stipend of 6,900 USD per month
  • Roundtrip plane/rail travel to Boston
  • Full access to Harvard’s vast libraries and archives
  • Access to shared office space
Basic Qualifications
  • 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 hold a PhD degree or equivalent (Candidate of Sciences, кандидат наук) in the humanities and social sciences.
  • This fellowship is awarded to senior scholars who have made significant contributions to their field and to Ukrainian studies. Successful applicants typically have tenure at their home institute and/or have earned a post-doctoral degree (Doctor of Sciences, доктор наук, Habilitation).
Additional Qualifications
  • 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 at http://www.hio.harvard.edu/j-scholar-visa. Please also note the two-year national residency requirements, which may apply to you if you recently held a long-term J-1 visa.
Special Instructions

Contact Information
Dr. Megan K. Duncan Smith, HURI Programs Coordinator
Contact Email duncansmith@fas.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Number of References Required 0
Maximum Number of References Allowed 0
Keywords
Ukraine, Ukrainian

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you currently hold a PhD degree or equivalent (Candidate of Sciences, кандидат наук)?
    • YES, I currently hold a doctoral degree or equivalent
    • NO, I do not currently hold a doctoral degree or equivalent
  2. * When (month and year) was your doctoral degree granted or expected to be granted? Which University granted your PhD degree and in which academic field was your PhD granted?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you currently hold a post-doctoral degree (Doctor of Sciences, доктор наук, Habilitation)?
    • YES, I currently have a post-doctoral degree
    • NO, I do not currently have a post-doctoral degree
  4. If applicable, when was your post-doctoral degree granted? Which institution granted your PhD degree and in which academic field? What was the title of your post-doctoral project?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please provide your current title/position and employer.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Fellows are required to be proficient in English. Non-US citizens, if accepted, will be asked to supply proof of English proficiency through documentation or interview. Are you proficient in English?
    • ◦Yes, I am proficient in English.
    • ◦No, I am not proficient in English.
  7. * Please list all languages in which you are able to conduct scholarly research, indicating reading/writing/speaking/listening proficiencies.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Other
  2. Statement of Research
  3. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents