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.

Fellowship Types

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EARLY CAREER

Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowships

Duration: 9 months
Stipend: $5,500/ month

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All scholars

HURI Research Fellowships

Duration: 4 months
Stipend: $5,500/ month

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SENIOR SCHOLARS

Jacyk Distinguished Fellowships

Duration: 4 or 5 months
Stipend: $6,000/ month

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HARVARD STUDENTS

Graduate Fellowships

Priority is given to students who have completed general exams and are developing or writing their dissertations.

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HARVARD STUDENTS

Summer Travel Grants

Current Harvard undergraduate and graduate students may apply for funding to conduct research projects in Ukraine.

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HARVARD SUMMER STUDENTS

HUSI Scholarships

Students taking a full courseload in the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute may apply for a scholarship from HURI.

Current Fellows

Vadym Adadurov

Professor of Modern European History, History Department, Ukrainian Catholic University
Title of Research

A Ukrainian Historical Myth in a Comparative Approach of the Invention of National Traditions: “The Deduction of the Rights...

Read more about Vadym Adadurov
At HURI Spring 2023
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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 Hristova

Daniela S. Hristova

Shklar Fellow 2005-2006

Highlights

Soviet Socialism Poster

"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?

Eugene Shklar and Fellow Talia Zajac

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.