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 nine months of focused, independent research. Fellows enjoy access to Harvard's vast research resources and vibrant intellectual environment.
HURI offers three types of visiting research fellowships:
- Within 7 years of PhD: Mihaychuk Postdoctoral Fellowship >>
- Open-rank: HURI Research Fellowships >>
- Senior scholars only: Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship >>
Scholars may apply for up to two fellowships each cycle but must submit separate applications for each.
Questions may be addressed to the HURI Programs Coordinator, Megan K. Duncan Smith, at duncansmith@fas.harvard.edu
The application deadline for Academic Year 2024-2025 is: February 1, 2024
Letters of Recommendation are due two weeks later.
Benefits
The fellowship provides a stipend of $5,500 per month to cover the cost of housing and other living expenses, less applicable US taxes and paid monthly beginning at the end of the first month in residence.
Postdoctoral fellows are eligible for Harvard employee benefits, including subsidized health insurance.
HURI will provide direct, roundtrip air or rail travel to Boston. Travel must be booked by HURI directly.
The fellowship provides digital and in-person access to Harvard's vast libraries, archival materials, and resources.
Fellows will pursue their proposed independent research project within the vibrant intellectual environment at Harvard. Fellows are expected to participate actively in the Institute's events and community. This includes presenting their own research at an event hosted by HURI.
Duration
9 months, full-time, in residence at Harvard for two academic semesters corresponding with Harvard's Fall and Spring terms: September 1st - May 31st.
Eligibility
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 August 1 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. Priority will be given to those who received their PhD within 5 years or less.
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.
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.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
Application Instructions
- Applications for Academic Year 2024-2025 are due by: February 1, 2024
- Supporting letters of recommendation are due by: February 15, 2024
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- With the exception of your writing sample, all application materials must be in English.
- Fellowship applications consist of the following parts, all of which must be submited online:
Required Documents
Short Bio Paragraph
Professional biographical text, written in the third person, including current academic affiliation, advanced education, and significant scholarly achievements. 200-300 words (Note: Upload under "Other")
Research Proposal
Detailed description of your proposed fellowship research, 4-8 pages, double-spaced
Title, Abstract, and Table of Contents of your PhD Dissertation
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
Please submit one complete article or chapter, published or unpublished. Please include basic information about the context of the writing sample (article, book, or dissertation chapter). You may submit an article or chapter of any length but should expect the Fellowship Committee to read no more than 25 pages or so. English is preferred, but Ukrainian and Russian are accepted
Required Letters of Recommendation
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. You are responsible for contacting your letter writers in advance and for ensuring that the letters are received by the deadline. They will receive a link to upload their letter once you submit your application. Letters are due by February 15, 2024, two weeks after the application deadline.
Supplemental Questions
- Do you currently hold a PhD degree or equivalent (Candidate of Sciences, кандидат наук)? YES / NO
- 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?
- Please provide the title of your PhD dissertation and the name of your primary PhD advisor.
- Do you currently hold a post-doctoral degree (Doctor of Sciences, доктор наук, Habilitation)? YES / NO
- 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?
- Please provide your current title/position and employer.
- What is the title of your proposed fellowship research project?
- Please provide an abstract or short summary of your proposed fellowship research project. 200-300 words
- Please provide a short description of your fellowship research plan, why you want to come to Harvard, and your goals for the fellowship period (ex. monograph project, specific archival collections on campus, etc). 200-300 words
- 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 / NO
- Please list all languages in which you are able to conduct scholarly research, indicating reading/writing/speaking/listening proficiencies.
- Please indicate all other sources of income for the fellowship academic year. (ex. salary from home institution while on leave)
- Please provide a list of all other fellowships and positions to which you have applied or will apply for the fellowship academic year.
- HURI is pleased to offer one VUIAS Fellowship, to be hosted at the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University for 8-9 months and funded jointly by HURI and VUIAS (https://vuias.org/). The Virtual Ukraine Institute for Advanced Study (VUIAS) fellowships are reserved for scholars who have Ukrainian citizenship. If applicable, would you like to be considered for a VUIAS Fellowship Abroad? YES / NO