Opportunities

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rank of Instructor - East European, Russian/Eurasian Studies, The University of Chicago
Description
The department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, with support of the Center for East European and Russian/Eurasian Studies, invites applications for a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the rank of Instructor. We seek a scholar who specializes in Russia/Eurasia and Eastern/Central Europe and who will further their own research at the University of Chicago. The selected candidate is expected to be in residence and conduct their own research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Further requirements include teaching two courses in the Russian Civilization sequence and participating in CEERES educator outreach activities. The position is open to applicants trained in any humanities or social sciences discipline.  

In the tradition of the University of Chicago Civilization courses, Introduction to Russian Civilization focuses on the close reading of primary sources to understand ideas, events, cultural patterns, and social change. The course is usually taught as a discussion or a combination of lectures and discussions. Within this general framework, the selected candidate will have the autonomy to select the texts and to structure the course as they wish. For a description of the course, please see above link.

The selected candidate is also expected to participate in the Center’s outreach activities while they are in residence. Possible educator outreach activities include (but are not limited to):

• Class visits to City Colleges of Chicago or Chicago Public schools
• Presentations at educator outreach programs such as International Education Conference or the Summer Institute for educators, or other programs.
• Public presentations based on their research to local community organizations and/or public libraries.

The initial position will be for one year, with the possibility of reappointment for one additional year upon satisfactory review and contingent upon the continued availability of federal funding. The position is benefits-eligible.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed all requirements for receipt of the PhD degree in a field related to the area of the position prior to the start of the appointment, including officially filing the dissertation, and must have no more than five years of cumulative experience working in a tenure track position following receipt of the PhD.

Application Instructions

Complete application materials include:

• CV;
• cover letter;
• statement of research interests;
• a writing sample;
• a teaching statement addressing the applicant’s preparation to teach in the Russian Civilization sequence;
• and the names and contact information of three individuals familiar with the work of the applicant from whom letters of recommendation may be requested.

All materials must be submitted at the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruiting website at http://apply.interfolio.com/85076 no later than 11:00pm central time on April 12, 2021. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the application process. For questions please email Tracy Davis at tracyd@uchicago.edu.

Postdoctoral Position, ExpertTurn: "Expertise in Authoritarian Societies: Human Sciences in the Socialist Countries of East-Central Europe"
We seek highly motivated researchers for three postdoctoral and one doctoral positions in ExpertTurn, a research project “Expertise in authoritarian societies. Human sciences in the socialist countries of East-Central Europe” (principal investigator Kateřina Lišková, supported by EXPRO of the Czech Science Foundation). More information at https://ExpertTurn.fss.muni.cz

You will 

• Conduct research on human science expertise during state socialism in one of the four East-Central European countries (Poland, Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia), discuss your findings within our team and analyze data, write papers for peer-reviewed journals, disseminate the results to the general public, present your research at international conferences

Each postdoc is expected to

• Have successfully completed their Ph.D., preferably in history (previous research in the areas of the history of the family, gender, science, health, or youth during the 20th century in Europe is an advantage)
• Have published in English in respected journals or with recognized publishers
• Speak and read with native fluency in either Polish, Hungarian or German
• Work flexibly in an international team (ability to combine research in local archives with attending both in-person team workshops and regular online meetings)

A prospective doctoral student is expected to

• Demonstrate interest in the topic and their research skills
• Have successfully completed an MA in history or a social science discipline
• Speak and read with native fluency in either Czech or Slovak
• Speak and write in English on a C1 level

We offer

• Full-time job (40 hours per week) in Brno
• Flexibility in working hours, home office
• 50 000 – 55 000 CZK/month gross salary for a postdoc, 35 000 – 38 000 CZK/month gross salary for a doctoral student (median wage in the Czech Republic: 29 123 CZK)
• Job offer for one year with an expected extension: for postdocs until June 2024 and for a doctoral student until June 2025, upon mutual satisfaction with the first year
• Working in an international team on exciting new research
• Close cooperation with accomplished teams and researchers in Europe and beyond
• Active support for professional and personal development (knowledge and experience sharing in the team, summer schools or workshops, support in grant applications, a wide range of activities supported by the university – language courses, sports activities, etc.)
• Six weeks (30 working days) of vacation

Necessary documents

• Professional CV with detailed descriptions of your previous work on research projects
• A writing sample
• Motivation letter
• Two letters of recommendation

Please use the electronic application form to apply for your position.

The deadline for submission of applications is 15 April 2021.

2021-2022 Post-Doctoral Fellowship: East Asian Studies, Slavic Studies, and the Problem of Crisis (The Ohio State University)
The Center for Historical Research, the Center for Slavic and East European Studies, and the East Asian Studies Center, with the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University, seek a postdoctoral fellow to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, the College hosts 81 majors. Our students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their fields. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

The three centers invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship. We seek an emerging scholar with proven interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary interests in East Asian and Slavic/East European Studies whose work connects to the Center for Historical Research’s theme of “Crisis, Uncertainty, and History: Trajectories and Experiences of Accelerated Change.” The Center for Historical Research will spend 2021-23 reevaluating the past as well as the future in light of our current moment of crisis and of other crisis points in global humanities, and the 2021-22 Slavic and East Asian post-doctoral scholar will contribute to these conversations.

We seek a colleague who will: 1) develop and contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives in research or creative work and teaching with departments, programs, and centers; 2) offer innovative and collaborative graduate and undergraduate courses; 3) be an active member of the three centers and the history department. We are looking for a dynamic, broadly trained, theoretically informed scholar-teacher who is committed to the comparative study of these two regions, and who will complement but not replicate existing strengths in the history department and among affiliate faculty of the Centers for Slavic and East European and East Asian Studies. Scholarly promise, college teaching experience, and knowledge of current pedagogical methodologies are highly desirable. Applicants should have earned a PhD within the last three years (2018 or later) in any field related to Slavic, East Asian, or Comparative Studies, broadly defined. While the specific topical focus and geographic areas are open, the successful candidate must be able to work in both geographic regions and connect to the larger theme of “Crisis, Uncertainty, and History.”

The fellowship carries a one course per semester teaching load (two courses over one year). The teaching duties are expected to include one graduate course and one undergraduate course that can employ various disciplinary and methodological approaches. The fellow is expected to present a lecture or seminar in the CHR Crisis series in the spring of 2022. This is a one-year appointment and includes an annual stipend of $55,000, benefits, up to $2,000 in relocation costs and a research fund of $1,000. The position will be located on the Columbus Campus of the Ohio State University and be under the supervision of the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme and the Director of the Center for Historical Research. Office space will be provided in the Department of History in Dulles Hall. The start date of the position is negotiable but must be between June 1 and August 1, 2021.

To apply, please submit electronic copies of a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in the position, a research statement for project(s) based on your dissertation and/or other research (including 2-3 ideas for a potential one-day symposium), and a CV. Your application will need three letters of support: recommendations will be solicited from your references within two business days of application. Inquiries can be directed to Angela Brintlinger, Director of CSEES at brintlinger.3@osu.edu; Mitchell Lerner, Director of EASC at lerner.26@osu.edu; and John Brooke, Director of CHR at brooke.10@osu.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on April 15 and will conduct interviews via Zoom.

Please post application materials here. You will be asked to open an application account.

Russian Language Instructor, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Serves as a Russian language teacher for Undergraduate Education, European & Latin American School at the Presidio of Monterey. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) offers foreign language instruction in more than two dozen languages on a schedule that extends throughout the year. Courses are taught six hours per day, five days a week with the exception of federal holidays.

Application closing date: June 26, 2021.

Full-Time Lecturer - Russian, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, UNC Greensboro
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of North Carolina Greensboro invites applications from academic professionals with established records of dynamic undergraduate teaching for a full-time, non-tenure-track position in Russian, effective August 2021. Applicants are required to possess native or near-native fluency in Russian. The nominal teaching load for this non-tenure-track appointment is 4-4. This is a one year contract appointment with the possibility for renewal. We do not have funding for relocation expenses.

We are seeking an imaginative scholar who would complement the current curricular offerings, teach courses on the undergraduate level in Russian language, literature, and culture, and shape the extracurricular offerings of the program. The Russian lecturer provides quality learning opportunities for Russian language study from beginning to advanced students as well as literature and culture courses for students pursuing the major in International and Global Studies/Russian Studies and/or the Russian language minor.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop learning strategies that will promote successful teaching and learning in a learning-centered environment.
• Provide a high-quality and effective learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the University.
• Develop and facilitate programmatic initiatives that focus on recruitment and co-curricular opportunities for Russian language community.
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course, the Russian Program, and the department.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with Departmental and University guidelines.

Required Qualifications:
•PhD in Russian language, literature, linguistics, and/or culture preferred
• Near-native Russian language proficiency.
• College teaching experience.
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to working cooperatively within the Russian faculty and the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
• Experience working with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement quality university-level instruction and co-curricular initiatives.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and individual initiative in a manner consistent with the goals and priorities of the Russian Program and the Department.

Applicants should submit all materials electronically including a letter of application, CV and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.  Send all materials to the following email address with “Russian Position” in the subject field to the attention of Dr. Kathleen Macfie at ’kathleen_macfie@uncg.edu’.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability or age. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all faculty/staff levels. EEO/AA Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Part-time Russian Faculty Position, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites applications for a part-time faculty position to begin in August 2021.
The successful candidate will teach one or two sections of Russian language and culture. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability and academic transcripts to the attention of Dr. Susanne Rossbach, Department Chair, via the college website. Three letters of recommendation are required and should be submitted in PDF format via email to the department faculty assistant, Karen Harrington at (kharrington@anselm.edu).
Position open until filled.
Required Skills:
An M.A or ABD in Russian is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence at teaching at the undergraduate level and must possess a native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.
Required Experience:
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Assistant Program Officer, Southeast Europe (Albania & Kosovo)-National Endowment for Democracy
Position Summary:
The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will work with the regional director and program staff to manage the Endowment’s grants program for the Southeast European portfolio.  The APO will assist in the vetting of proposals and the monitoring and assessment of grants; draft analytical and descriptive material for internal and external offices; track political developments in Southeast Europe, with emphasis on Albania and Kosovo; and provide programmatic support to senior staff.   

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment and management of grants.
• Assist in tracking administrative and program budgets.
• Assist in the review of grant applications.
• Assist in the management of a portfolio of grants, including preparation of materials for review at quarterly board meetings.
• Coordinate and engage with other NED departments to further team priorities.
• Monitor grantees in the field through desk research and periodic travel.
• Maintain regular communication with grantees, other civil society organizations and contacts in the region.
• Provide general programmatic support for senior staff in fulfillment of the Endowment’s mission.

 Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 2 + years of applicable programmatic experience.
  • Significant field work experience, study or travel in the region.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, databases and other applications.
• Other Qualifications:
  • In-depth regional expertise in Southeast Europe, with emphasis on Albania and Kosovo;
  • Familiarity with civil society issues and knowledge of civil society organizations and individual activists in Southeast Europe, particularly in Albania and Kosovo;
  • Grant-making, grant - management or fundraising experience;
  • Knowledge of relevant languages is preferred;
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
• Competencies:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, international office environment.

To Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references. Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.

Program Officer/Assistant Officer, Eurasia Regional Programs Department-National Endowment for Democracy
Position Summary:
Programs staff provides strategic and programmatic guidance to NED grantees in Central Asia, including assisting them with program development and design, offering creative solutions to political and technical challenges, providing administrative advice, and facilitating contact with like-minded organizations throughout the region. Title, supervisory responsibility, and salary are commensurate with experience.

The Program Officer (PO) will work with the regional director and senior program staff to manage grants in Central Asia, including monitoring and assessment of projects and political analysis.  PO may also supervise junior staff.

The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will assist with the management, administration, development, and evaluation of grant programs in the Eurasia region. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely and flexibly with a diverse range of activists in media, human rights, rule of law, conflict resolution, civic education, and other areas.
• Monitor political developments in Eurasia region to inform NED strategies and programming, including reading various US- and regional-based publications, meeting with regional political analysts and other partners, keeping abreast of the changing political environment, and actively coordinating with other Eurasia team members on their country portfolios.
• Oversee the implementation of NED-approved projects, including analysis of quarterly reports, providing feedback on implemented activities, maintaining continuous communication over the grant cycle, and conducting regular field visits.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and the institutional growth of NED grantees and the regional portfolio, and provide funding recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with like-minded organizations, including other donors, NED partners and regional organizations.
• Travel to monitor existing grantees, identify new funding opportunities, and gain an on‑the-ground perspective on the political situation. The visits include meetings with NED grantees, meetings with core institutes, potential civil society partners, other donors, and political analysts and opinion-makers.
• Think creatively about how to improve team effectiveness, improving grantee-reporting guidelines, communicating with other teams at NED, etc.
• Liaise with other NED teams; participate in various working groups, and other efforts to improve NED’s overall functioning and effectiveness.
• The level of responsibility and independence in assigned tasks will increase with experience.

 Qualifications (position is commensurate with experience):

• Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Political Science, International Development or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Significant experience in nonprofit work.
  • Experience in democracy-related projects and programs required for:
    • Level 4 (APO) 2+ years
    • Level 5 (PO) 4+ years
  • 1+ years of living or working in the Eurasia region for APO; 2+ years of living and working in the region for PO.
  • Experience in financial monitoring and reporting.
  • Knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
• Other Qualifications:
  • Regional knowledge of one or more countries in Central Asia.
  • In-depth understanding of political issues and trends in Central Asia;
  • Full professional fluency in English and Russian languages is required;
  • Proficiency in a Central Asia language is preferred;
  • Ability to travel to countries within the region, as needed;
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
• Competencies:
  • Exceptional analytical skills;
  • Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure;
  • High degree of organization and initiative;
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player, including coordination and facilitation skills.

To Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references.  Please, no phone calls.  

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  For more information, please visit ned.org/careers or careers@ned.org. 

Assistant Program Officer, Eastern Europe (Belarus)-National Endowment for Democracy
Position Summary:
The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will work with the regional director and program staff to manage the Endowment’s grants program for the Eastern European portfolio.  The APO will assist in the vetting of proposals and the monitoring and assessment of grants; draft analytical and descriptive material for internal and external offices; track political developments in Eastern Europe, with emphasis on Belarus; and provide programmatic support to senior staff.   

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment and management of grants.
• Assist in tracking administrative and program budgets.
• Assist in the review of grant applications.
• Assist in the management of a portfolio of grants, including preparation of materials for review at quarterly board meetings.
• Coordinate and engage with other NED departments to further team priorities.
• Monitor grantees in the field through desk research and periodic travel.
• Maintain regular communication with grantees, other civil society organizations and contacts in the region.
• Provide general programmatic support for senior staff in fulfillment of the Endowment’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 2 + years of applicable programmatic experience.
  • Significant field work experience, study, or travel.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and other applications.
• Other Qualifications:
  • In-depth regional expertise in Eastern Europe, with emphasis on Belarus;
  • Familiarity with civil society issues and knowledge of civil society organizations and individual activists in Eastern Europe, particularly in Belarus;
  • Grant-making, grant - management or fundraising experience;
  • Fluency in Russian is required; proficiency in other regional languages is preferred;
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
• Competencies:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, international office environment.

To Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references. Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or careers@ned.org.

 

 

 

The U.S. Russia Foundation Internship Opportunities
The U.S. Russia Foundation invites applications for its internship program in the Foundation’s Washington DC office for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. USRF interns will have responsibilities in two areas: (1) supporting USRF staff in grant administration and management, and in the operation of the Washington office; and (2) researching, writing, and producing an in-house report for USRF Board members and staff on current trends in Russia and U.S.-Russia relations.

USRF interns will also participate in a program of seminars, discussions, and events to develop their expertise on Russia and knowledge of careers and professions in government, the private sector, and education.

Interns will work flexible schedules of 15-20 hours per week under the supervision of USRF staff. The Spring internship program runs from January 15 through May 31. The Summer internship program runs from June 1 through August 31. The Fall internship program runs from September 15 through December 31. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1200 and support for public transportation costs in the DC metro area.

An applicant must:

1. Be a current full-time undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university with a focus on Russian studies (in any academic discipline), OR be a current Masters degree or professional degree candidate. Preference is given to undergraduates, but MA candidates may also apply.
2. Have completed at least 2 years of Russian language studies or the equivalent
3. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
4. Be a U.S. citizen

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for each semester. Spring semester applications are due by December 1st; Summer semester applications are due by April 30th, and Fall semester applications are due by September 13th. These should be submitted to chief@usrf.us.

Applicants should submit:

1. A letter of interest that includes: your background, your interest in Russia, and what you think USRF should be doing to advance its mission (see the USRF website http://usrf.us )
2. 2 letters of recommendation from professors, instructors, or teaching assistants
3. A current university transcript
4. A writing sample

Internships with the Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute offers paid research internships for undergraduate, graduate, and prospective graduate students. Each intern works with a scholar in residence at the Institute over a period of three to nine months. Applicants should have a good command of the Russian or Ukrainian language and ability to conduct independent research. This internship offers a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your availability to work in Washington, D.C. and your research interests and strengths. Please be sure to note in your cover letter the period for which you wish to be considered (for example, spring or fall semester). You may send your application by email to joseph.dresen@wilsoncenter.org, or by regular mail to: 

Research Assistant Coordinator
Kennan Institute
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004-3027

For more information, you may email Joseph Dresen or call (202) 691-4245. 

Please note that during the coronavirus outbreak, the Wilson Center and Kennan Institute will be postponing onsite meetings and events until further notice. Incoming scholars have been given the option to postpone their fellowships or work remotely. At this time, the Wilson Center is developing its reopening plans to allow scholars to gradually enter and work from the Center on a controlled basis. As Kennan Institute research interns work directly with our scholars, this directly affects our internship program.

At this time, we anticipate a greatly reduced number of scholars taking up their grants this fall and spring, whether remotely or in person.

As a result, we will continue to accept applications for internships (including from those wishing to work remotely) and keep them on file. When we have a confirmed project available, we will contact those applicants whose availability and background suggest a good match for the project to arrange an interview.

 

 

 

 

 

UIUC Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Graduate Research Assistant
The Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory will be offering one 33% Graduate Research Assistantship for the 2021-2022 academic year, with possible renewal for the 2022-2023 academic year. The start date for the position is mid-August 2021. The position is open to all Unit-affiliated graduate students; students who are not already affiliated with the Unit are welcome to affiliate prior to the deadline. Ideally, this position will last for two years, so students who will be completing their degrees or leaving campus before the academic year 2022-2023 are not eligible.

To ensure full consideration, please email a CV and a letter of application detailing your qualifications to Susan Koshy (skoshy@illinois.edu) by Saturday, April 10 at 5pm.  Your cv should include 2 faculty references, though no written recommendation is required.

All the Russias Graduate Student Essay Competition, NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia
Who Can Enter
1. No purchase necessary. Void outside of the U.S. and where prohibited by law.
Competition subject to all federal, state and local laws.

2. To be eligible to participate in this competition, entrants must be residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, 18 years of age or older and have not previously been published in All the Russias.

3. Competition is sponsored by the NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia (“Jordan Center”). Officers and directors of the Jordan Center and their immediate families are not eligible. Anyone who has been previously published in All the Russias is not eligible. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children and grandchildren.

How to Enter
1. Enter through this Google Form.

2. To enter, submit an original 750-1200-word article on any topic described in the
competition announcement. No previously published works will be accepted. Only one entry submission allowed per person.

3. The competition starts on February 15, 2021, and all entries must be received by 11:59PM EST April 15, 2021. The Jordan Center is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries, printing errors, server unavailability, computer, or any other electronic malfunction. Entries that are late, incomplete, unreadable, inaccurate, unintelligible or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules will be disqualified.

4. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights in your article to submit it as described in these Official Rules, and that you have obtained all necessary permissions from any person identified in or implicated by your submission. You further represent and warrant that your submission: (i) is wholly original and has not been previously published for any purpose; (ii) does not violate or infringe the rights of privacy, publicity, or any other rights, including but not limited to copyrights or trademarks or any intellectual property rights, of any third party, and (iii) does not contain libelous or defamatory material. By submitting your entry, you grant the Jordan Center a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, fully sub-licensable, transferable, license to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, edit, adapt, modify, translate, create derivative works, make, sell, offer for sale, export, and otherwise use and exploit your submission (or any portion thereof) in any way that we want and in any form,
media, or technology now known or later developed. You hereby waive any moral rights you may have in your submission.

Selection of Winners 
1. Seven (7) winners will be selected: one first-prize ($500), second-prize ($250), and third-prize winner ($100), plus four runners-up ($50/ each).

2. Entries will be judged and winners selected based on their originality, clarity, and argumentation.

3. Winners will be notified via email by All the Russias on or around June 1, 2020. The number of eligible entries will determine the odds of winning. In the Jordan Center’s sole discretion, a selected winner may be required to forfeit a prize and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with these Official Rules from among the remaining eligible entries for that prize if selected winner (i) is unreachable, (ii) declines or cannot accept, receive or use the prize for any reason, or (iii) fails to comply with these Official Rules. Before claiming the prize, the winner must provide his/her correct name, address and telephone number to the Jordan Center at the time of notification. Each winner must submit appropriate forms to New York University within fourteen (14) days of notification, at the time each winner claims his/her prize. The Jordan Center reserves the right to examine additional identification and may choose to accept or deny awarding the prize based on the identification presented.

4. If a winner cannot be notified within fourteen (14) days, or does not timely sign and return the release and affidavit of eligibility, then the prize will be forfeited, and the prize will be awarded to an alternate winner selected from among remaining valid entries.

Prizes
The first-prize winner will receive $500, the second-prize winner $250, the third-prize winner $100, and the runners-up $50 each. In addition, each winner will have their essay published on All the Russias, subject to working with the Editor to prepare the essay for publication. No transfer or assignment of prizes is allowed. Winner is responsible for paying all local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules. Each
winner must complete and sign all appropriate forms as directed by New York University.

Illinois REEEC Yaro Skalnik 2021 Best Essay Prize
REEEC invites submissions for the Yaro Skalnik Prize for the best undergraduate and graduate essays in Russian, East European, or Eurasian studies at Illinois. Essays from all disciplines are eligible so long as they concern a relevant region. Each winner will receive a certificate and a cash prize.

Submission Guidelines:

• Written during the spring, summer, or fall semesters of 2020.
• Length: minimum of 10 pages for undergraduates; 15 pages for graduates.
• Cover page with: name, UIN, degree program and major, course, and instructor.
• Papers can be nominated by a faculty member or submitted directly by a student.
• Dissertation and thesis chapters are not eligible. 

Submission Deadline: April 23, 2021. Submit to: James Fleener at jfleener@illinois.edu. REEEC will only accept emailed submissions.

ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships
The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to announce the third competition of the Leading Edge Fellowship program, which demonstrates the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance justice and equity in society. Leading Edge Fellowships place recent humanities PhDs with nonprofit organizations committed to promoting social justice in their communities. Fellows lead substantive projects that draw on the skills and capacities honed in the course of earning the humanities PhD, including advanced communication, research, project management, and creative problem solving. This initiative is made possible through the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Leading Edge Fellows

• Take on substantive, intellectually meaningful projects in a challenging job market
• Receive annual stipends of $60,000 plus health insurance and professional development funding
• Take the lead on defined portfolios of projects lasting up to 12 months
• Undertake professional development activities with other fellows over the course of the fellowship
• Begin annual fellowship terms in September 2021

Leading Edge Hosting Organizations

• Benefit from fellows' scholarly perspectives and broad sets of skills and capacities, including strong writing, project management, cultural competencies, and problem-solving skills
• Define substantive projects for fellows
• Provide oversight and access to requisite resources to execute the project(s)
• Offer opportunities for networking and mentorship throughout the fellowship year
• Are prepared to bring on fellows and support projects remotely

We expect the fellowships to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between fellows and their hosting organizations. Each applicant may apply for up to two of the available Leading Edge Fellowship opportunities listed below.  

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a PhD that was/will be formally conferred by their university between September 1, 2016, and October 1, 2021. Applicants scheduled to graduate in Summer or early Fall 2021 must be prepared to verify progress to degree with official university documentation during the review and selection process.
• Applicants' PhDs may be in any field in the humanities or humanistic social sciences. See FAQ for further information.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US for the entire duration of the fellowship term. This includes Indigenous individuals residing in the United States through rights associated with the Jay Treaty of 1794, and those who hold DACA status, Temporary Protected Status, or political asylee or refugee status. Neither ACLS nor the host organization can sponsor fellows for visas.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online and must include:

• A completed application form, including a short answer section about applying humanistic doctoral training to sectors beyond the academy.
• A cover letter tailored to each selected project and addressed to the host organization (1-2 pages). Applicants applying for two positions will submit two distinct cover letters. 
• A résumé (1-2 pages) and a list of three references. Applicants applying for two positions will submit two résumés and lists of references. No reference letters are required at the time of application.

Review Process and Selection Criteria

The selection and placement takes place over three stages: The first round of review is a peer review process conducted by PhDs holding positions in various sectors beyond the academy. Finalists emerging from this round will be interviewed by host organizations, who will send rankings and feedback to ACLS. Finally, ACLS interviews top-ranked candidates to offer the fellowship.

First-round reviewers will evaluate applications based on:

• Demonstrated ability to connect academic and non-academic skills and capacities to the qualifications and responsibilities of the applicant’s selected project(s)
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to advancing justice and contributing to solutions to problems in society 
• Willingness to partner, collaborate, listen, and learn from others
• Applicant's academic and extra-academic accomplishments
• The capacity of an award to advance ACLS's commitment to inclusive excellence in all our programs

Leading Edge Fellows will join a robust community of practice in the publicly engaged humanities and will have the opportunity to draw on networks of related ACLS programs, including the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows and Scholars and Society Fellows. The diverse experience of the ACLS community is a shared resource that fellows are encouraged to draw on during and after their fellowship terms. 

More information can be found at the ACLS website, linked above. Only complete applications, submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (ofa.acls.org) by Thursday, May 6, 2021 9pm EDT, will be considered. Please do not contact any of the host organizations with questions.

 

Kennan Institute James H. Billington Fellowship
The Kennan Institute seeks applications from scholars who have received their Ph.D. within the past 10 years for the James H. Billington Fellowship to conduct research on Russian history and culture. The Billington Fellowship was established in 2016 in tribute to the co-founder of the Kennan Institute, Director Emeritus of the Wilson Center, and Librarian Emeritus of Congress, James H. Billington. Dr. Billington has made enduring contributions to the field of Russian Studies, and in our nation’s ability to understand and maintain bridges of dialogue with the Russian people. He is not only the author of The Icon and the Axe (1966), Fire in the Minds of Men (1980), and Russia in Search of Itself (2004), among other seminal works; he is the visionary behind the Open World Leadership Center, which has facilitated the travel of over 24,000 individuals from Eurasia to the United States to meet with members of Congress and visit across the United States.

The Billington Fellow will be based at the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute in Washington, D.C. for a nine-month term (one academic year). Fellows will receive access to the Library of Congress, National Archives, and policy research centers in Washington, D.C., as well as the opportunity to meet with key experts and officials at the State Department, USAID, Department of Defense, and Congress. While conducting research, the Billington Fellow will be expected to actively participate in discussions with the policy and academic communities. These discussions can be in the form of speaking engagements at the Wilson Center and potentially outside of Washington D.C., as well as attending meetings, conferences, and other activities organized by the Kennan Institute and the Wilson Center. Upon completion of the fellowship, the Billington Fellow will join our growing list of alumni, for whom the Kennan Institute will continue to offer opportunities for collaboration and engagement.

Applicants for the Billington Fellowship must hold a Ph.D. awarded within the past 10 years. Preference will be given to proposed research in the fields of Russian history and culture. There is no citizenship restriction on this grant.

The Billington Fellowship offers a monthly stipend of $5,000, research facilities, a research intern, and computer access. Fellows are required to be in residence at the Kennan Institute, Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the grant. Awardees are expected to begin their appointments within six months of accepting the fellowship.

The deadline for this competition is May 15. To apply, please complete the attached application form according to the instructions and submit by email to: kennan@wilsoncenter.org

CLICK HERE for general advice on applying for Kennan Institute grants and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note that the application form calls for two letters of recommendation for the proposed research. Instructions for obtaining and sending reference letters are on the application form.

The Kennan Institute is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for fellowships based solely on their merits.

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center (Moscow) Grant: "Research in the Field of History and Culture of the Jews in Russia (Russia before Peter the Great, Russian Empire, USSR and the former Soviet Union)" in 2021
The terms and conditions of the Grant:

• Grant amount: from 200 thousand rubles to 1.5 million rubles per year;
• The implementation period of the projects: from 1 to 3 years (the decision to renew the grant to each subsequent year is accepted on the basis of interim reports);
• Purposes: fundamental or applied research practices in the framework of the selected topic;
• Participants: contest of individual and group projects, announced for Russian and foreign researchers of history and culture of the Jews in Russia. Both individuals and legal persons (non-profit organizations) may apply to participate in the contest.
• Only a group of researchers or a legal person (non-profit organization) can qualify for the maximum grant amount of 1.5 million rubles per year, provided for 3 years.

The deadline for submission of applications: May 15, 2021.

Announcement of the contest results: November, 2021.

Applications are accepted in electronic format via Google forms, available through the link. Applications may be submitted both in Russian and in English.

Expected research results:

• Publication of an article following the research in one of the leading scientific journals (if the grant amount is from 200 to 500 thousand rubles, and the project realization term does not exceed one year);
• Preparation of a monograph text for publication (obligatory for the projects for more than a year and funding of more than 500 thousand rubles).

The process and criteria of selecting applications:

The applications will be assessed by members of the Expert Committee of the Research Center of the Jewish Museum in the following criteria:

•    project novelty;
•    significance of the expected scientific results;
•    scientific and methodical proficiency of the project;
•    appropriateness of the grant amount to the project objectives;
•    previous research results of the applicant with respect to the topic.

The main stages of the Contest:

•         February 2021 — opening of the contest;
•         May 15, 2021 — deadline for submission of applications;
•         September 15, 2021 — summary of the contest results;
•         The deadlines for interim and final reports are to be determined separately for each project.

Contacts:

e-mail: rc@jewish-museum.ru 
Contact person: Anastasia Deka

 

 

 

 

 

 

CFP: "Temporality and Material Culture under Socialism" Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut, 1–2 July 2021

Deadline: 16 April 2021

This conference focuses on the relationship between temporality and material culture in twentieth-century socialist regimes. We are primarily interested in looking at case studies from the USSR and Europe, but also from other geographical contexts such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa, especially from a comparative perspective.

In the last decades, “time” has increasingly become a research topic in itself: theoretical studies of changing experiences, perceptions, and conceptualizations of past, present, future (and even eternity) have taken off. These studies have spawned a wide-ranging discussion on the modern and postmodern temporalities, on the so-called “régimes d’historicité” (Hartog 2003), spanning several disciplines and national contexts. 

Researchers of socialist societies have been no strangers to this boom. Temporality figures as an important theme in recent scholarship on socialist culture, including architecture, painting, literature, photography, and cinema. One of the common pieces of reference of many of these works is Vladimir Paperny’s concept of “Culture Two”. However, as in Paperny’s study of Soviet architecture, socialist temporality typically figures as only one theme among many, rather than a subject proper. As a result, for instance, scholarship often draws upon clear dichotomies between past and future, without a rigorous critique of these categories themselves.

Accordingly, this conference seeks to foreground the analysis of socialist temporality as the main object of study. All the same, we believe that material culture provides a particularly effective “entry point” into the problem of time. Following the ideas developed by the “spatial turn”, especially in memory and cultural studies, this workshop emphasizes the fact that experiences of time are hardly separable from experiences of space. Thus, tackling the issue of temporality through the lens of material culture, we intend to ground the discussion of often-abstract concepts into their spatial and tangible incarnations.  

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions dealing with the intersection of temporality and architecture, public art, urban planning, design, and other spheres of material culture. 

We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, the following themes and questions: 

●    What was specific about the experience and conceptualization of time under socialism? Did it follow (or not) “Western” or global trends in the changing “regimes of historicity” and “temporality”? How does material culture reflect, embody, and represent this specific relationship to time under socialism? 

●    How do experiences and conceptualizations of time vary (or not) between socialist regimes in the 20th century? How did the circulation of material culture contribute to the circulation of representations, perceptions, and conceptions of “socialist time”? 

●    What was unique about the way temporality under socialism affected material culture? How was this relationship mediated by creators/artists?

●    How did socialist material culture inform and participate in users’ experience and perception of time?

●    How did the memorialization and heritagization of socialist material production reflect ideas about time?

We seek to foster an interdisciplinary conversation to tackle a central issue in the study of socialism – temporality – from new perspectives. We particularly encourage submissions from advanced graduate students and early career researchers.
This conference will take place on 1–2 July 2021 over Zoom. The working language will be English. Please send a short biographical statement and an abstract of up to 250 words to julie.deschepper@khi.fi.it by 16 April 2021. Decisions on the conference program will be made within two weeks of the deadline.

Call for Applications: Undergraduate Think Tank to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
Coordinated by HOWARD UNIVERSITY and made possible by a generous grant from the US RUSSIA FOUNDATION.

Application deadline: April 25, 2021
Program duration: May-December 2021
View the call for applications: https://bit.ly/3f7j3H5
View the FAQ: https://bit.ly/3lqfT28

DESCRIPTION OF THINK TANK OPPORTUNITIES
Think tank scholars will:
* Work with faculty mentors and a research team on a research project.
* Take a guided tour of Moscow or St. Petersburg with the School of Russian & Asian Studies (SRAS).
* Receive remote access to the rich research collections and scholarly databases of the University of Illinois Library. They will also be join in thematic seminars, training workshops, and professional networking sessions as part of the annual Summer Research Laboratory on Russia, East Europe, and Eurasia. These research programs are supported by the US Department of State and co-hosted by the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center and the Slavic Reference Service at the University of Illinois.
* Participate in a 1-day online digital humanities workshop with the Princeton University Slavic Digital Humanities Working Group.
* Present at the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) virtual national convention in November 2021.
* Have their projects published on the think tank website upon completion.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
We will consider applications from all undergraduate students and strongly encourage students of color to apply.

Furthermore, all think tank scholars must be able to:
* Participate in occasional Friday Zoom meetings from 4-6 PM (Eastern Time).
* Join in thematic seminars, training workshops, and professional networking sessions organized by the Summer Research Laboratory on Russia, East Europe, and Eurasia at the University of Illinois.
* Participate in a digital humanities 1-day workshop provided by the Princeton University Slavic Digital Humanities Working Group.
* Present at the virtual ASEEES Convention in November 2021 and attend professionalization panels.
* Complete collaborative research projects that will be published on the think tank website.
* Be a full-time undergraduate student at a US community college, college, or university. US citizenship is NOT required.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about program details and how to apply, please contact Dr. Kelly Knickmeier Cummings at kelly.knickmeiercum@howard.edu or read the FAQ document available here: https://bit.ly/3lqfT28

For other questions or to discuss becoming a think tank mentor, partnerships, or collaborations, please contact Dr. Krista Goff at kgoff@miami.edu
 

CFP: Socialism, Capitalism, and Childhood: Material Lives and Mutual Imaginations
In the contemporary United States and beyond, emotional pedagogies aimed at children construct subjectivities that are suited to neoliberal visions of productivity and self-management, even as journalists ponder why some young people find the notion of “socialism” to be ever more appealing in the era of Trump. In 20th century Europe, visions of childhood were vital to socialist discourses about the good life, and they undoubtedly figure prominently in efforts to remake the fabric of postsocialist everyday lives and economies. Indeed, constructions of childhood, youth, and familial politics are integral to the ways researchers and laypeople routinely understand what capitalism and socialism mean and are – why they are desirable or repulsive, respectively, and how they may yet transform – in a lived and immediate sense.

“Socialism, Capitalism, and Childhood” is part of a larger, multi-sited conference project on childhood memories from the Cold War to the Anthropocene, which will feature gatherings at 5 world hubs on October 20-21, 2021: Tampere Universities (tuni.fi).The Atlanta hub seeks to bring together researchers working in capitalist, socialist, and/or postsocialist settings, past and present, and across the social sciences and humanities, to illuminate how childhood and the experiences of children, youth, and parenting define the meanings of socialism and capitalism in highly material and often implicit ways. Topics of discussion might include:

       material and sensory aspects of children and parents’ engagements with commodities, social media, and other aspects of political economy;
       specific uses of childhood to define socialism, capitalism, and their distinct visions of prosperity – whether separately or in relationship to one another;
       articulations of emotionality, affect, and selfhood in relation to contexts/concepts of neoliberalism and/or postsocialism;
       children and childhood in Cold War imaginings of East and West;
       youth politics and representations of capitalism and/or socialism/postsocialism.

Projects can be comparative across time and space, but need not be; rather, we imagine that locally specific observations and theorizations will contribute to our broader, collective project of comparison and inter-articulation. We welcome conventional academic papers as well as visual (photographic, video, etc.) projects and other creative proposals. Relevant fields of study include but are not limited to:  anthropology, sociology, history, cultural studies, education, cultural geography, art history, philosophy, women’s/gender/sexuality/queer studies, performance studies, and childhood studies.

LOGISTICS:

-Abstracts (300 words maximum) should be submitted through the conference hub at: Abstract submission | | Tampere Universities (tuni.fi). The site will be open for submission from February 1 through May 1, 2021.  Registration (due upon acceptance to the conference) is $50.

-Papers can be submitted individually (plan for 15-20 minutes presentation time) or as panels (2 hours maximum).

-Participants will have the choice to present on-site (COVID-19 precautions allowing) or virtually.

-Contact Jennifer Patico (jpatico@gsu.edu) with any queries about the Atlanta conference hub.

2021 STARTALK Teacher Overview Program "Discover Teaching Russian: Come Learn with Us"
The 2021 STARTALK Teacher Overview Program “Discover Teaching Russian: Come Learn with Us” offers teachers of Russian who teach in the U.S. a 13- day professional development program in summer 2021.

This standards-based course is designed to provide teachers of Russian an intensive two and a half-week professional development program that focuses on current pedagogical theory in the teaching and learning of Russian. Program participants will be introduced to the STARTALK Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning, the NCSSFL-ACTFL (National Council of State Supervisors for Languages-American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Can-Do Statements, and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. The ideal applicant is interested in learning up-to-date approaches to Russian language learning and teaching. Participants in STARTALK teacher overview programs will receive the necessary background information to take part in other STARTALK teacher or student programs.

The STARTALK Discover Teaching Russian: Come Learn with Us virtual teacher training program will take place July 12-28, 2021. The program will provide 17 U.S. teachers of Russian at varying levels of experience, with instruction five hours a day for 13 days (65 total hours). Participants will consider new ways to devise their own classroom learning plans while adhering to state and district guidelines. Teachers will also explore new avenues to take with their students that will allow them to Discover Teaching Russian!

University of Michigan Summer Russian Language Courses, Online, June 30-August 17, 2021
The University of Michigan is accepting applications for three levels of intensive Russian language courses during the spring and summer terms.

Spring Term: May 4 - June 21
Russian 123 (8 credits): First-Year Intensive Russian
Russian 303 (8 credits): Third-Year Intensive Russian

Summer Term: June 30 - August 17
Russian 223 (8 credits): Second-Year Intensive Russian

All courses are taught online in a remote format and will meet Monday-Friday, 10am-noon and 1-3pm (synchronously taught). There is no final exam requirement.

Courses may be taken for credit (tuition) or not for credit (program fee) and are open to guest (non-U-M) students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the first day of class; application materials can be found online: www.lsa.umich.edu/sli.

Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, Online, June 18-August 6, 2021
The only program of its kind in North America, the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) offers seven weeks of intensive accredited university instruction in Ukrainian studies. The program includes three academic courses offered through the Harvard Summer School and a weekly event series hosted by Harvard's Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI). Every summer since 1971, HUSI has brought together exceptional undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals from around the world. The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute provides students with the opportunity for academic advancement, career development, and membership in a diverse and interdisciplinary community of scholars that spans five decades of HUSI cohorts.

In 2021, our students will join us virtually for the second year in a row. For reasons of health and safety, all 2021 Harvard Summer School courses and activities, including the Ukrainian Summer Institute, will be offered online. While we look forward to welcoming HUSI students to campus again in the future, the overwhelming success of last year’s virtual program inspires optimism for the coming summer. We are grateful to be able to include a larger cohort and many students who would not have been able to participate in an on-campus program. Please note that applications for the HUSI Scholarship are due on April 1st. 

Every year, HURI grants a large number of full and partial scholarships to HUSI students. More information on the HUSI Scholarship may be found on the Enrollment page. Prospective students may read about our 2021 courses and faculty below and should review Harvard Summer School deadlines, registration instructions, and costs. HUSI students are encouraged to take full advantage of Harvard’s scholarly resources, including the digital collections of our libraries and museums. Our event series will take place weekly on Fridays at 1:15 PM (ET/Boston) and will include both public lectures and private events for HUSI students only. In the meantime, students can participate in HURI's regular events program and subscribe to HURI's mailing list. 

Summer 2021 Kazakh Language, ASU, The Melikian Center (Online)
Kazakh is new for Summer 2021!

In partnership with Nazarbayev University in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, CLI will offer 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-year Kazakh courses. Please note that these courses will be offered online only in 2021 and that the dates of the Kazakh program will be June 7th to July 30th 2021.

This year, First, Second, & Third-Year Kazakh will be held online to ensure that our students and faculty from around the world can work together safely.

For more information on CLI 2021 click here.

If you have any questions, please email or call us at (480) 965-4188.

 

 

Summer 2021 Russian & Czech Language, Harvard University (Zoom)
Harvard University’s Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures will be offering intermediate intensive Czech and elementary and intermediate intensive Russian online through Zoom this summer through Harvard University’s summer school. As far as I am aware, we are the only US institution offering intermediate Czech, so it would be great to attract students from around the country.

Each courses runs:

June 21, 2021-August 6, 2021 (7 weeks)

MTuWThF 9:00-12:00 (main section)

and

MTuWTh (Fridays off) 1:00-2:45 (conversation and practice)

RUSS S-Aab: Intensive Elementary Russian

This intensive course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Russian language and culture for those who would like to speak Russian or use the language for reading and research. Designed for students without any previous knowledge of Russian, the course stresses all four major communicative skills (speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing). Students are introduced to Russian culture through readings, screenings, class discussions, and city outings. This course prepares students to continue in Russian at the intermediate level or for study or travel abroad in Russian-speaking countries.

RUSS S-Bab: Intensive Intermediate Russian

This intensive course provides a comprehensive continuing course in modern Russian language and culture for those who would like to speak Russian or use the language for reading and research. Designed for students with previous study of Russian, the course stresses all four major communicative skills (reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking). The course features further development of vocabulary and oral expression within a comprehensive review of Russian grammar. Russian culture is explored through readings, screenings, and class discussions. Systematic study of word formation and other strategies are taught to help free students from excessive dependence on dictionaries and to develop confidence in reading. Vocabulary is thematically organized to include such topics as self and family, education, work, human relationships, and politics and is reinforced through film and the reading of classical and contemporary fiction and history.

CZEC S-Bab: Intensive Intermediate Czech

This intensive course provides a comprehensive continuing course in modern Czech language and culture for those who would like to speak Czech or use the language for reading and research. Designed for students with previous study of Czech, the course stresses all four major communicative skills (reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking). The course features further development of vocabulary and oral expression within a comprehensive review of Czech grammar. Czech culture is explored through readings, screenings, class discussions, and the internet. This course prepares students to continue in Czech at the advanced level or for study or travel abroad in the Czech Republic.

Enrollment is now open and more information about the summer school is available at their website: https://summer.harvard.edu

 

 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim world (SILMW)
SILMW is a program offered by the Less Commonly Taught Languages Program at the University of Illinois. SILMW provides a unique opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of the Muslim World while interacting with experts on the region. In addition to classroom instruction, SILMW offers a variety of extra-curricular learning activities designed to enhance and enrich the language learning process, provides additional channels for language contact, and exposes students to the traditions of the communities of the Muslim World.

The institute is held annually at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. Classes take place during the Summer semester. University students earn between 4 and 10 credit hours for taking one or two intensive language courses over the period of 4-8 weeks. SILMW offers exciting opportunities to immerse in the target language through up to 4 hours of daily class instruction and daily co-corricular activities, including research forums, conversation tables, cooking classes, film series, field trips and so much more! Proficiency in any language endorsed by SILMW program presents a competitive advantage in the modern day job market.

SILMW offers intensive courses in Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, and Wolof. SILMW promotes the study of the Less Commonly Taught Languages, critical to US national interest in the 21st century.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Central Eurasian Summer Studies Institute
The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) is an eight-week summer intensive language program for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals. Language courses are supplemented by a rich program of cultural events, excursions, and a weekly academic lecture series.

Course offerings each summer are dependent on student interest and enrollment. Typical course offerings include Kazakh, Tajik, Uyghur, and Uzbek. Languages are generally offered at the beginning and intermediate level, although advanced level courses may be offered with sufficient student interest. Additional languages, such as Kyrgyz or Azerbaijani, may also be offered with sufficient interest.

CESSI 2021 will be held from June 14 to August 6, 2021. Applications are now open and may be accessed here.

2021 Spring Learn Russian in the EU Program
"Learn Russian in the European Union" is glad to announce that our Russian study abroad programs hosted at Daugavpils University in Latvia will be provided in-person in the Spring semester 2021.

US students enrolled in our programs will be able to enter the European Union and come to Latvia regardless of existing travel restrictions. No visa is required, of course.

We are accepting applications for the following Spring 2021 study abroad programs:
    -   Russian Language, Literature and Culture;
    -   Russian Language and Political Science;
    -   Russian Language and East European Studies;
    -   Russian Language and Natural Sciences (STEM).

For full details please visit https://www.learnrussianineu.com

Jagiellonian University Polish Language and Culture Semester- and Year-Long Programs
Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland invites foreign participants to semester- and year-long programs of Polish language and culture. Beginning in October 2020 the courses will be offered in a traditional in-class form, as well as (due to the coronavirus pandemic) online. For further details, please visit their website (linked above).

2021 Summer Language Workshop at Indiana University
The Hamiton Lugar School's Language Workshop offers intensive in-person, online, and overseas programs that help you make rapid and lasting progress through work with instructors from some of the best and most innovative language training programs in the world. You will also go beyond the classroom to engage with language and culture through a range of activities, including conversation tables, networking events, and alumni presentations. And don't worry. No matter your level, you will:

• Earn one year of coursework in 2 months
• Benefit from in-state tuition
• Have options for funding (all languages)

Applications for scholarships and fellowships for the 2021 Indiana University Language Workshop are due by January 29th, 2021 at midnight Eastern time. For more information about language and funding opportunities, please see IU's Summer Language Workshop site, linked above.

 

The University of Pittsburgh’s Slavic, East European, and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute
The University of Pittsburgh’s Slavic, East European, and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute offers a focus on critical and less commonly taught languages through proficiency-based instruction through courses in Arabic, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Slovak, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Whether students choose to study on Pitt’s campus or on one of the SLI’s many study abroad programs, they can expect to cover approximately one academic year’s worth of course work during a single summer. For full information, click here.

American Councils Balkan Language Initiative (BLI)
Intensive language instruction opportunities available for fall, spring, academic year, or summer terms for the following languages and locations: Albanian in Tirana, Albania; Bosnian in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Bulgarian in Sofia, Bulgaria; Macedonian in Skopje, Macedonia; Serbian in Belgrade, Serbia; Serbian in Podgorica, Montenegro.

For more information on the various programs, click here. 

Application deadlines are as follows:

Summer programs: February 15

Fall & academic year: March 15

Spring semester: October 15

American Councils Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP)

ERLP provides high-quality language instruction, specially designed cultural programs, and expert logistical support to participants studying the languages of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova.

The following languages and locations are currently offered: Yerevan, Armenia (Armenian); Baku, Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani, Turkish); Tbilisi, Georgia (Chechen, Georgian); Almaty, Kazakhstan (Kazakh); Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz); Chisinau, Moldova (Romanian); locations throughout Russia (Bashkir, Buryat, Tatar, Yakut); Dushanbe, Tajikistan (Pashto, Persian (Dari, Farsi, Tajiki), Uzbek); and Kiev, Ukraine (Ukrainian).

For more detailed information, click here.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Summer programs: February 15

Fall & academic year: March 15

Spring semester: October 15

American Home in Vladimir, Russia Intensive Russian Program
Tailored intensive Russian language programs are available through American Home in Vladimir, Russia. Applications are accepted all year, with the possibility of selecting your own dates and lengths of the program. Cost includes room and board with a Russian family (two meals a day); well-educated native speakers trained to teach Russian to foreigners; intensive, one-on-one or small group lessons three hours a day, five days a week; lessons conducted on the trolley bus, in an open air market, and elsewhere in the community; and classroom lessons in the comfortable, well-equipped American Home where you will also meet Russians studying English.

For detailed cost information and application details, please see site linked above.

Aspirantum- Armenian School of Languages and Cultures

Aspirantum-Armenian School of Languages and Cultures is inviting students, scholars and researchers to apply and take part in Russian language summer school to be organized from July 5 until July 25, 2020 in Yerevan, Armenia.

Aspirantum is also organizing summer and winter schools of Persian, Armenian and Russian languages in Yerevan, Armenia.

The 21 days Russian language summer school 2020 offers participants to master skills in written and oral modern Russian, reading and interpreting Russian texts from different periods as well as rapidly deepening their knowledge in colloquial Russian.

To apply, click here.

Ukrainian Catholic University- School of Ukrainian Language Summer Program (Online)
The UCU program is the largest and most popular Ukrainian-as-a-foreign-language program in Ukraine, hosting about a hundred students from over twenty countries every summer. The program consists of daily language classes, individual tutoring, workshops or lectures and excursions. At the beginning of the summer UCU program, students visit the Carpathian Mountains for a unique two-week experience. Students then return to Lviv for four weeks to continue the UCU summer language and culture program. University ECTS credits can be received on completion of the course. The Summer Program consists of six weeks. Sessions are customizable to meet student criteria and requirements, where students may choose any number of days or weeks of study during the six weeks.