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Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowship, AY 2025-2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • Applications are due by Thursday, 23 January 2025
  • Letters are due by Thursday, 30 January 2025

Position

Details

Title Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowship, AY 2025-2026
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Ukrainian Research Institute
Position Description
The Jaroslaw and Nadia Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ukrainian Studies is granted to promising junior scholars to support significant, innovative research on topics pertaining to Ukraine. This fellowship is designed to bring early-career scholars to Harvard University for one academic year of focused, independent research. Fellows enjoy access to Harvard’s vast research resources and vibrant intellectual environment.
  • 12-months, full-time, in-residence at Harvard from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026
  • Stipend of 5,900 USD per month
  • Roundtrip plane/rail travel to Boston
  • Eligible for Harvard’s employee benefits, including subsidized health insurance
  • 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. Current doctoral candidates whose doctoral degree will be awarded before July 1 of the current year are also eligible to apply.
  • This fellowship is for early-career scholars who received their doctoral degree no more than seven years prior to the fellowship start date.
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
  • Please review the fellowship web page for full details:
  • Required Documents:
    • Short scholarly bio (150-250 words) >> upload to “Other”
    • CV, maximum of 3 pages
    • Research Proposal, 3-5 pages, double spaced
    • Title and Abstract of your PhD Dissertation
    • Table of Contents of your PhD Dissertation
    • Writing Sample
    • 2 Recommendation Letters
  • Applications must be submitted no later than 23 January 2025.
  • Recommendation letters are due on 30 January 2025 and must be submitted by the recommenders directly. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all letters are received on time. Your application is not complete without the required letters.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 2
Keywords
Ukraine, Ukrainian

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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)

  2. * 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.
  3. * 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. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Project Proposal
  4. Dissertation Abstract
  5. Dissertation Table of Contents
  6. Writing Sample 1
Optional Documents