Fellowships
Fellowships
Scholars from around the world come to Harvard for focused research on projects in Ukrainian history, literature, philology, and related areas of study. Fellows also participate in the scholarly life of the University and offer a formal presentation.
Announcements
New TCUP Report
Emily Channell-Justice introduces a new series of reports on internally displaced persons in Ukraine.
Now in Print: HUS vol. 37 no. 3–4
Order your copy of our latest issue of Harvard Ukrainian Studies.
Please note: We will not be accepting applications for academic year 2021-2022. Due to the pandemic and related travel restrictions, 2020-2021 fellowship stays were postponed for one year. We will begin accepting applications for academic year 2022-2023 in the fall of 2021.
Fellowship Types
EARLY CAREER
Mihaychuk Research Fellowships
Duration: 3-8 months (usually 4)
Stipend: $4,400/ month
Offered annually
MID CAREER
HURI Research Fellowships
Formerly the Shklar Fellowships
Duration: 3-8 months (usually 4)
Stipend: $4,400/ month
Offered annually
SENIOR SCHOLORS
Jacyk Distinguished Fellowships
Duration: 5 months
Stipend: $5,000/ month
Offered biennially
HARVARD STUDENTS
Graduate Fellowships
Priority is given to students who have completed general exams and are developing or writing their dissertations.
HARVARD STUDENTS
Summer Travel Grants
Current Harvard undergraduate and graduate students may apply for funding to conduct research projects in Ukraine.
HARVARD SUMMER STUDENTS
HUSI Scholarships
Students taking a full courseload in the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute may apply for a scholarship from HURI.
Recent Fellows
HURI Fellowships offer a highly stimulating atmosphere for young scholars to develop and present their research. Having the opportunity to discuss ideas with some of the most prominent scholars in Ukrainian Studies on a daily basis or participate in the Institute's inspiring weekly seminars was as close to an ideal scholarly environment as one could wish for.
Daniela S. Hristova
Shklar Fellow 2005-2006
Highlights
"Why Isn't Ukraine Authoritarian?" Asks Nataliya Kibita
Why are Ukrainians prone to revolt?
Why, unlike Russia and other post-Soviet states, has Ukraine been able to avoid authoritarianism?
HURI Fellow Talia Zajac Wins Prize for Kyivan Rus’ Article
Congratulations to Dr. Talia Zajac, one of our Shklar Fellows during 2018 spring semester, for winning the Canadian Association for Ukrainian Studies Article Prize for 2017-2018.