Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies - Harvard University - Postdoctoral Fellowship

Official application information page for the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University.

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DeadlineJan 21, 2026; June - July 2026 (CBA Research Internships); Residency period: Sept 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027; Fellowship term: September 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028; July 15, 2026: Deadline for support letters of recommendation; January 6, 2027: Deadline for applicants with secured funding; Prerequisites must be met by the end of the 5 th term of study

Award amountSummer Travel Grants; $50,700 minimum stipend; $2,500 research funding; $2,500 in research funding; Professional Development Grants; Stipend of at least $50,700 for 9 months; Davis Scholarship: Full tuition and stipend; Up to $6,000 for Goldman Undergraduate Research Grants

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Information and application details for the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies postdoctoral fellowship program at Harvard University.

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Award amount

Stipend of at least $50,700 for 9 months

Eligibility

Must be in the disciplines of History, Literature and Culture, or Political Science; Research must focus on Russia and/or Eurasia (Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia); Completed Ph.D. (or international equivalent) between September 2022 and September 2027; Citizens of all countries are eligible; Non-US applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa

Requirements

Must be in residence for a 9-month term (September 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028); Must actively engage in Davis Center academic activities and seminars; Must prioritize Davis Center research and be free of other academic commitments; Must be on campus for the duration of the appointment

Application materials

Research plan (max 200 words); Updated CV (max 3 pages); Cover letter (max 2 pages); Statement of research (max 5 pages); 1-3 letters of recommendation

How to apply

Applications open in late fall 2026; Submit required documentation including research plan, CV, cover letter, statement of research, and letters of recommendation

Important dates

Fellowship term: September 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028

Contact

Kate Flaherty, Research Programs Coordinator

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