JOBS

Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language and Literature 2025-2026, Colby College

The Department of German and Russian at Colby College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian Language, Literature and Culture for the academic year 2025-2026, to begin July 1, 2025. This is a four-course teaching position (two courses in the fall and two in the spring). Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the date of appointment and have native or near-native fluency in Russian and English.

The successful candidate should have significant teaching experience across the language sequence and be prepared to contribute to the interconnected cultural programming. While the specialization is open, preference will be given to interdisciplinary scholars who express a readiness to teach a broadly appealing course on Russian civilization in English. Promise of ongoing scholarly engagement is an advantage. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in liberal arts education including evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching. For more information on the Russian Program, see the Russian Program website.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for the position, including a concise teaching philosophy statement; a curriculum vitae; documentation of teaching effectiveness such as course evaluations; three confidential letters of recommendation; two sample syllabi – one for a language course and one for Russian civilization. Electronic submission of application materials through Interfolio is required: https://apply.interfolio.com/162486

Please address the cover letter to Alicia E. Ellis, Associate Professor of German and Department Chair. Review of materials will begin on March 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Lecturer in Russian, University of California, Santa Barbara
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for a qualified lecturer to direct its Russian program and teach Russian language courses.
Lecturers are not expected to engage in research, but staying up to date in research about second language acquisition is welcome. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara. Our excellence relies on faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Our program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Also, please note that the Department cannot reimburse travel or moving expenses for interviewing or relocating to our campus and that benefits such as health insurance may only be allocated to full-time employees
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in an appropriate field and have a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in a college or university at the time of application.
 
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English is required. 
 
Preferred qualifications
A demonstrated background in foreign language pedagogy or second language acquisition is required for language teaching, as is the ability to manage the Russian language program.
 
For more information, go to https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02911. Review of applications begins March 3.
 
Postdoctoral Assistantship, University of Vienna

The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for  more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a

University Assistant postdoctoral
45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Job vacancy starting: 04/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 03/31/2028
Job ID: 3483
Apply by: March 9, 2025

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of play:
Your future position is at the Department for Slavic Studies, one of the world’s largest research and teaching centres for Slavic languages, literatures and cultures. The institute represents all East, South and West Slavic languages and literatures in teaching and research. The vacant position in the field of East Slavic literature and cultural studies is to be filled as soon as possible for a period of three years.

Your future tasks:
Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

  • You will build an independent research profile in the field of East Slavic literary studies.
  • You participate in research projects and scientific studies in the field of East Slavic literary studies.
  • You publish internationally and give lectures.
  • You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
  • You prepare a publication-ready habilitation.
  • You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and supervise your students.
  • You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
  • You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

  • Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Slavic Philology / Russian Studies.
  • Outstanding dissertation.
  • Scientific activities as well as cultural competence, especially in the East Slavic area (research and archival stays, participation in scientific conferences).
  • Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-reviewed media.
  • Experience in research management.
  • Didactic skills and experience in university teaching.
  • Very good knowledge of German, English and Russian, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other Slavic languages is an advantage.

What we offer:

  • Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement).
  • Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
  • Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
  • Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
  • Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years increases if we can credit professional experience.
  • Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

 
It is that easy to apply:

If you have any content questions, please contact:
Fedor Poljakov, fedor.poljakov@univie.ac.at

Co-Editor, East European Politics and Societies (EEPS)

The EEPS Foundation seeks to appoint an active scholar in east Europe studies to join the current editor of EEPS (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/eep) in leading the journal.  The two Co-editors will define the journal’s profile, oversee the solicitation, peer review, and preparation of manuscripts for publication, edit thematic clusters and special issues, and coordinate the work of Associate Editors, Guest Editors, and reviewers.

The long tradition of collegial EEPS editorship responds to the challenges of the field’s broad diversity of languages, cultures, and subregions, and the variety of disciplinary approaches employed.  The newly named Co-editor will complement the current Co-editor’s expertise in social science and her interest in Romania and south-east Europe.

EEPS Co-editors are assisted by the Managing Editor and utilize the editorial software and copyediting services provided by the publisher, Sage Publications.  www.sagepub.com/

The journal is fiscally sponsored by EEPS Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, whose governing board names the Co-editors.  www.eepsfoundation.org. The editors exercise full control over editorial policy to stimulate innovation and to ensure intellectual quality and disciplinary rigor.

The strongest candidates for the new position will be scholars who are familiar with EEPS as reviewers or authors, and who wish to contribute to the development of EEPS as an international, interdisciplinary journal in the humanities as well as the social sciences. Scholars of all disciplines will be given full consideration; however, scholars in the humanities, particularly historians, are encouraged to apply.

Terms

The new co-editor’s contract will extend to December 31, 2028, and will be renewable by mutual consent.  Start date is negotiable.  Each co-editor receives an allowance of $4,500 USD per year to cover travel and office costs.

To apply

Expressions of interest, with a cover letter, resume of relevant experience (especially in editing and journal management) should be submitted to the EEPS Foundation’s Manager of Operations at manager@eepsfoundation.org

Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2025

Zuzana Simoniova Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar in Leadership and Ethics, University of Richmond
The University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies invites applications for a full-time visiting position as the Zuzana Simoniova Cmelikova Visiting International Scholar in Leadership and Ethics for the 2025-26 academic year.
 
This position, made possible by a generous gift from the Ukrop family, is designed to give visiting scholars with extensive international experience the opportunity to conduct research, develop courses, and/or design programs on leadership ethics. Visiting International Scholars pursue their own advanced research related to leadership and ethics; and actively contribute to the intellectual life of the School and University through meaningful interactions with faculty including presenting their research and/or issues related to leadership in their country. Ordinarily, the fellowship is renewable for a second year. 

Visiting international scholars may be new Ph.D.s or experienced scholars who hold a Ph.D. in an academic area related to the study of leadership and ethics. Scholars from newly formed or restored democracies are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should explain in a cover letter how their research, teaching, and future plans relate to the scholarship that they would pursue as a visitor at the Jepson School.
 
 
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page research plan, and writing sample. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025.
 
Part-Time Lecturer in Russian and East European Studies, University of Chicago

The Humanities Collegiate Division and the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures at the University of Chicago invites applications for part-time Lecturers during the 2024-25 academic year.

The selected candidate will have part-time teaching opportunities in various courses of the Russian and East European Studies curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching  seminar-style culture courses with a highly interactive discussion element, holding regularly scheduled office hours, and the preparing and grading of assignments and testing materials. Depending on the curricular needs of the department, the successful candidate may teach between one and four courses per academic year.

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Service Employees International Union. The per-course salary for academic year 2024-25 will be at least $7,538. This position is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent in Russian and East European Studies or a related field.

Application Instructions

Applications must include:

  • A current curriculum vitae,
  • A cover letter that addresses professional and teaching experience and discusses approaches to pedagogy,
  • And the names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited.
  • A sample syllabus for a course in Russian and East European Studies.

Optional Materials:

  • Course evaluations, if available

The materials listed above must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment site at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/156186. Applicants will be asked to provide additional materials following initial review.

In the event that a teaching opportunity becomes available, we will contact applicants with the academic training and experience most appropriate for our available classes. This posting will expire on March 31, 2025.

This position is contingent upon budgetary approval.  Only complete applications will be considered. For more information about this position, please contact Stephan Carver, Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures, spcarver@uchicago.edu.  

University of Pittsburgh Summer Language Institute Instructor of Russian and Riga Program Assistant
The Slavic, East European, and Near Eastern Summer Language Institute (SLI) at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures seeks an Instructor of Russian and Riga Program Assistant for its new Pittsburgh+Riga Russian language program for the summer of 2025.
 
The instructor/program assistant will teach 5 weeks of intensive Russian during SLI’s summer session, which begins on June 2, 2025. After the conclusion of the fifth instructional week, the instructor/program assistant will travel to Riga, Latvia to facilitate the abroad program, which concludes on August 9, 2025.
 
During the five weeks of teaching in the domestic program in Pittsburgh, classes will meet five days a week from 9 am-2:50 pm. In addition to classroom teaching, instructors are expected to help plan and facilitate the cultural programming for the language program. Instructors will be asked to team teach.
 
Duties associated with the five weeks in Riga do not include teaching but do include: conducting pre-program and in-country orientations; facilitating proficiency testing; coordinating with the Riga-based language school faculty and staff on language instruction and cultural activities; academic mentoring and program participation monitoring; and providing 24/7 student support in Latvia on matters of health, safety, and compliance with program policies. The program assistant will be the primary liaison between the students, staff in Riga, and the SLI and Project GO management at the University of Pittsburgh. The program assistant will be the program’s liaison with the US Embassy in Riga in case of emergency.
 
Applicants should have a master’s degree in Russian or a related field and experience teaching in a college or university setting using the communicative approach or other proficiency-based methods.
 
A minimum of advanced mid proficiency in Russian is required for the position. Experience with the Latvian language and/or culture is a plus.
 
Applicants must be U.S. citizens without dual citizenship due to federal sponsor requirements associated with the position.
 
Learn more about Pitt’s SLI at www.sli.pitt.edu.
 
Applicants should submit a CV and, if available, representative student evaluations and a cover letter. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later stage in the search

INTERNSHIPS

Summer Research Internships at the Icon Museum and Study Center
In summer 2025, the Icon Museum and Study Center (IM+SC) will offer two on-site, six-week research internships: The Catherine Mannick Research Internship and the John Barns Research Internship. Interns will be based in the Study Center and will focus on building knowledge around the icon collection and Eastern Christian art. In addition to having full access to the icons on display and in storage, they will enjoy borrowing privileges at the Study Center library and College of the Holy Cross library and may make use of materials-based study resources. Interns will take part in workshops on painting techniques and paleography and will join in trips to area collections. In consultation with the Curator, interns will develop a project in the first week of their residency; the internship will conclude with a final public presentation of their research.
The internship is open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels. Reading knowledge of a modern research language (French or German) and some knowledge of Greek or any Slavic language is desirable but not required.  
IM+SC internships will ideally begin in early July, with some flexibility on start dates. 
To apply, please submit: 
  • A statement of interest (1-2 pages single spaced). Applicants should present ideas for a project pertaining to their course of study and the IM+SC collection. 
  • A C.V. or resume 
  • Names and contacts of 2 references 
Interns at the undergraduate level will be compensated $15 per hour and those at the MA and PhD levels $20 per hour for twenty-eight hours a week (four days). Housing and travel stipends may be provided with final allotment depending on available funds.  
Applications are due March 31. 
Please contact the Curator, Justin Willson (j.wilson@iconmuseum.org ), for any questions about these positions and to apply.
Kennan Institute Research Internship

Research Interns provide direct support to Kennan Institute scholars and are matched according to their interests, background, and availability. The Kennan Institute accepts applications for Research Internships on a rolling basis.

Description

The Kennan Institute offers paid Research Internships lasting two to nine months for undergraduate, graduate, and prospective graduate students. Each intern works with a scholar in residence at the Institute over a period of two to nine months. This internship offers a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week, and a stipend of $10 per hour.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a good command of the Russian or Ukrainian language and ability to conduct independent research.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter describing your availability to work in Washington, D.C., your research interests and strengths, and the period for which you wish to be considered (in terms of which months or semesters). You may send your application by email to joseph.dresen@wilsoncenter.org. 

The Kennan Institute accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applicants will be contacted for an interview if their research interests, background, and availability should match an incoming research project. For more information about Kennan Institute Research Internships, please email Joseph Dresen or call (202) 691-4245. 

International students are eligible for Wilson Center internships, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization especially if they are receiving compensation for the internships. All international students must obtain written permission from their Designated School Official or Responsible Visa Officer at their university stating that they are in valid immigration status and eligible to do an internship at the Center. The Wilson Center is an equal opportunity employer and follows equal opportunity employment guidelines in the selection of its interns.

SRAS Online Research Internships

SRAS is offering online research internships. If accepted, you will be researching and writing about popular or folk culture for SRAS sites. Internships are flexible and SRAS editors will work with you to assign tasks that are both of interest to you and fill the needs of the SRAS Family of Sites. The internship dates are also flexible - to be able to best fit the individual break taken at your university and your own schedule.

How to apply: https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/4218

Winter Internship: Enroll By: 15 Dec 2024

- Start Date: 20 Dec 2024

- End Date: 01 Feb 2025

Summer Internship: Enroll By: 26 May 2025

- Start Date:02 Jun 2025

- End Date:31 Jul 2025

 

FUNDING

Jordan Center Postdoctoral Fellowship

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Jordan Center Postdoctoral Fellowship Program!

The NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia Post-Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to provide a transition to career independence for recent PhD recipients and to provide time to conduct post-PhD research. Fellows will conduct independent research and writing and regularly attend Jordan Center events. Fellows may be given the opportunity to organize a symposium and to teach one course in the department of Russian and Slavic Studies. This is an in-person fellowship. As such, applicants who do not intend to relocate to New York should not apply.  

Deadline: March 1, 2025

Eligibility: Applicants must have been granted a PhD in the past five years in History, Comparative Literature, Slavic Literature, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or any other related discipline, with a focus on Russia and Russian studies.

Application Guidelines
Applicants must submit:

  • Current CV
  • 2-3 page description of research proposal for postdoc year
  • Writing Sample (e.g, chapter from dissertation, draft or published journal article)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • 1 page proposal for an undergraduate course
  • 1-2 page proposal for a one-day symposium with at least six speakers to be hosted by the fellow

Please upload your application materials HERE by March 1, 2025.

For more information please contact jordan.russia.center@nyu.edu

Call for Submissions: American Association for Ukrainian Studies

American Association for Ukrainian Studies (AAUS) invites invites nominations (including self-nominations) for the next round of the AAUS Book, Article, Translation Prizes, and Graduate Student Prize. For this round, works published (graduate student papers completed) in 2023 and 2024 are eligible (as long as they were not nominated last year, as each work can be considered for a prize only once). Eligibility criteria are as follows. Deadline for nominated works to be received by all members of the respective prize committee is MARCH 1, 2025. 

The AAUS Book Prize is awarded for the best scholarly monograph-length work in the field of Ukrainian history, politics, language, literature and culture published in English, preferably by a single author, but by no more than two. Textbooks, collections, bibliographies, reference works, and self-published books are ineligible. English translations of scholarly monographs published initially in another language will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but will generally not receive highest priority unless their content represents a major contribution to Ukrainian studies. 

The AAUS Article Prize is awarded for the best article-length work in the field of Ukrainian history, politics, language, literature and culture published in English. Journal articles in peer-reviewed academic journals and chapters in scholarly collections are eligible. 

The AAUS Translation Prize is awarded for the best translation into English of a book-length literary work originally published in Ukrainian. 

The Lubomyr Hajda Graduate Student Prize is awarded to the best graduate student paper in the field of Ukrainian studies, including Ukrainian history, politics, language, literature and culture, published in English. The prize commemorates the immense impact Dr. Hajda has had on Ukrainian Studies scholarship and community in North America. Papers written by graduate students in 2023 or 2024 are eligible. Nomination by a faculty member is required. 

Please submit nominations via the AAUS website by clicking on the relevant link to nominate a book, article, translation or graduate paper for the AAUS Prize. Copies or e-copies of nominated books (monographs and translations) must be sent to all members of the current AAUS Book Prize and AAUS Translation Prize committees, respectively. Mailing addresses of committee members are listed on the website. Works nominated for the Article Prize need to be submitted and uploaded via the website. Please direct any questions to the respective committees at book_prize@ukrainianstudies.org, article_prize@ukrainianstudies.org, translation_prize@ukrainianstudies.org, or student_prize@ukrainianstudies.org. Prize winners will be announced by early May during the ASN Convention at Columbia University, New York (22-24 May 2025).

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

2025 Curt C. and Else Silberman Faculty Seminar: Jewish Experiences Under Nazi and Soviet Occupation of Eastern Europe

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies announces the call for applications for the 2025 Curt C. and Else Silberman Faculty Seminar. This seminar will explore Jewish experiences during World War II in eastern Europe’s borderlands. Focusing on territories occupied by the Nazis and the Soviets in the wake of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939, the seminar will pay particular attention to the history of Jews who lived in the territories of present-day Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic states. It will shed light on how the ethno-national changes that occurred across this region, as well as the pressures from two totalitarian regimes, impacted relationships between Jews and their neighbors. The seminar leaders will discuss methods of survival, routes of escape, acts of resilience, practices of memory by Jews and other persecuted populations, and responses to the surge in popular and state antisemitism that followed the Holocaust in the region.

The 2025 Silberman Seminar is designed to help faculty, instructors, and advanced PhD students who are currently teaching or preparing to teach courses that focus on or have a curricular component related to the Holocaust. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 25, 2025. This seminar will take place June 11-20, 2025 at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. The full CfA and the application form are available here on the USHMM website.

Please contact Campus Outreach Programs (campusoutreachprograms@ushmm.org) with any questions.

SRS 9th Annual SEEES Dissertation Research Workshop

The Slavic Reference Service, together with the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) invites doctoral students in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (SEEES) and affiliated disciplines to register for the 9th Annual SEEES Online Dissertation Research Workshop on March 6, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:45 pm Central Time.

This annual event brings together SEEES doctoral students, librarians, archivists, and faculty advisors to discuss resources, strategies, and professional development opportunities. We seek to foster a sense of community and support among SEEES doctoral students.

Workshop focus areas include:

  • Dissertation Writing
  • Planning Research Trips
  • Research Support
  • Sources and Collections
  • ASEEES Dissertation Writing Grants

Register - https://forms.gle/o3pAe4CZmgDGvQiJ9

Call for Proposals: International Ethnomusicology Conference 2025

The Azerbaijan American Music Foundation (AAMF) announces a call for contributions to the International Ethnomusicology Conference 2025, held in memory of Aida Huseynova. By utilizing a virtual format, AAMF aims to enhance global interest and participation among presenters. The conference welcomes ethnomusicologists, researchers, and graduate and postgraduate students from around the world. English will be the official language of the event.

The conference aims to unite musicologists and researchers to share their experiences and findings related to the music of the Middle East, Asia, and particularly Azerbaijan. Aida Huseynova (1965 – 2022) was a prominent Azerbaijani musicologist. She taught in the Music in General Studies program at Indiana University Bloomington and served as an art consultant for Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, the Mike Morris Dance Group, and other initiatives. Huseynova authored the comprehensive monograph “Music of Azerbaijan: From Mugham to Opera.”

The AAMF has initiated this conference to honor Aida Huseynova’s legacy and to encourage musicologists to explore the captivating music of Azerbaijan, examining its role and impact on global music.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Friday, April 18, 2025: Abstract submissions

Friday, May 23, 2025: Notification to candidates whose abstracts are approved; they will be invited to present their complete papers at the virtual conference.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Submission of full research papers due by midnight EST and 5:00 AM GMT

Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, 2025: Virtual conference; participants will receive a Zoom invitation. Time TBA

Friday, October 10, 2025: Announcement of award winners on AAMF’s website and social media.

Date to be Announced: Winners will have the opportunity to present in person at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music in Chicago, where they will meet with faculty and students and receive their awards.

For more information: https://www.aamfusa.org/international-ethnomusicology-conference-iemc-2025/

 

SUMMER/ LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Intensive Russian at UCLA

The UCLA Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Languages and Cultures has open seats for both Intensive First Year Russian (Russian 10) and Intensive Second Year Russian (Russian 20) in Summer 2025.

*All sections are taught online

Dates: June 23 – August 15, 2025 (8 weeks)
Times: Monday-Friday 10:00am – 1:50pm Pacific Standard Time
Russian 10 (Intensive Elementary):      Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST. Course ID: 421030110
Russian 20 (Intensive Intermediate):   Mon-Fri 10am-1:50pm PST. Course ID: 421060110

For information on how to enroll, please see: https://summer.ucla.edu/registration/

Students with prior experience in Russian should contact Professor Anna Kudyma, UCLA Russian Language Coordinator, in advance at akudyma@ucla.edu for questions regarding placement.

Elementary Russian Online Asynchronous at Rutgers University
Rutgers University is offering elementary Russian asynchronously online in Summer 2025! The course covers two semesters of Russian in 12 weeks. Open to all students; New Jersey residents are eligible for in-state tuition. Here are the details:
 
Russian 101 (01:860:101, 4 credits): 5/27/25–7/3/25
Russian 102 (01:860:102, 4 credits): 7/7/25-8/13/25
 
NJ Resident fee: $459/credit ($1836 per course, $3672 for both)
Non-NJ Resident fee: $1096/credit ($4384 per course, $8768 for both)
Summer session student fee: $162
 
For more information on how to enroll, visit: https://summerwinter.rutgers.edu/summer-session/registration/visiting-students . With questions, please contact: cori.anderson@rutgers.edu .
 
Call for Applications: University of Pittsburgh Summer Language Institute

The Summer Language Institute (www.sli.pitt.edu) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications to summer 2025 programs in Pittsburgh and abroad, as well as to our trademark 10-week Pitt+abroad programs and language internship programs. SLI is planning a primarily in-person program in 2025, but will offer a limited number of online, synchronous opportunities. We welcome inquiries from students about the availability of their preferred instructional format.

Our priority application due date for best funding consideration is March 1. Please note that the deadline for FLAS applications from Pitt’s REEES and other international studies centers this year is February 17.

SLI's 2024 languages are:

Arabic (Beginning-Intermediate)

Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Montenegro

Bulgarian (Beginning)

Czech (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Czech Republic

Hungarian (Beginning)
Program aligned for participation in IU’s 4-week study abroad in Hungary after SLI

Hebrew (Beginning)

Polish (Beginning-4th-year)
Also offering study abroad in Poland

Russian (Beginning-5th-year)
Also offering a new program of study abroad in Latvia

Slovak (Beginning-4th year)
Also offering study abroad in Slovakia

Turkish (Beginning-Intermediate)

Ukrainian (Beginning-Intermediate)
Also offering Ukrainian Internship

For specific program offerings, dates, and links to our applications, visit: www.sli.pitt.edu

 SLI Program Highlights:

  • Intensive language training: 2 semester’s worth of academic credit (6-10 credits) and the corresponding proficiency gains in one summer
  • Generous scholarships available: All applicants are eligible to apply for scholarship support from SLI (including non-Pitt, out-of-state students and not-currently-enrolled language learners). Explore all our funding opportunities on our Funding Your Study page
  • Expanded internship opportunities: Built on the model of our Ukrainian internship program, SLI is expanding the credit-bearing language internship program to other languages
  • Cultural enrichment through films, lectures, masterclasses on arts, music, and movement, extra-curriculars, excursions, ethnic picnics, and more
  • A diverse student body of undergraduate and graduate students from institutions all around the country and highly-motivated, non-student learners
  • Expert teaching faculty of highly experienced, dedicated, friendly, and inspiring language teachers

SLI celebrates a 36-year tradition of passionate teaching and proven results. Students who complete SLI programs rapidly acquire language proficiency and cultural competency, while enjoying the camaraderie of other motivated language learners and friendly, experienced instructors. Enjoy the culturally rich, urban environment of University of Pittsburgh’s main campus or come abroad with us!

To explore our programs and apply: www.sli.pitt.edu

We welcome your questions! Direct inquiries to our team at sliadmin@pitt.edu  

Reach SLI Director, Kathleen Manukyan, at manukyan1@pitt.edu

SRAS Study Abroad Program: Russian as a Second Language

Gain fluency in Russian and first-hand knowledge of local culture.

In Tbilisi, Georgia an intensive and supportive environment for Russian language study is paired with home stay to provide you with an immersive language and cultural experience. Out-of-classroom experiences and special lectures and workshops introduce you to local Georgian identity, history, and current issues in contemporary Georgia. Tbilisi is a very affordable option for study abroad, due to the many inclusions in this program and the generally low cost of living.

2025 Summer (4 weeks): Application Deadline: 01 Mar 2025

  • Start Date: 23 May 2025
  • End Date: 22 Jun 2025

2025 Summer (8 weeks): Application Deadline: 01 Mar 2025

  • Start Date: 23 May 2025
  • End Date: 20 Jul 2025

2025 Summer (10 weeks): Application Deadline: 01 Mar 2025

  • Start Date: 23 May 2025
  • End Date: 03 Aug 2025

2025 Summer (6 weeks): Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2025

  • Start Date: 20 Jun 2025
  • End Date: 03 Aug 2025

2025 Fall: Application Deadline: 01 May 2025

  • Start Date: 22 Aug 2025
  • End Date: 14 Dec 2025
Learn Russian in the European Union (Daugavpils, Latvia)

Learn Russian in the European Union (Daugavpils, Latvia) is accepting applications for the following study abroad programs:

- Summer Russian Language and Area Studies Program, 5 weeks.

- Summer Intensive Russian Language Program, 6 weeks.

- Baltic Jewish History Tour (in English).

- 2025 Fall Semester Study Abroad Program.

- 2026 Spring Semester Study Abroad Program.

All Russian-language programs are hosted at Daugavpils University in Daugavpils, Latvia. Undergraduate credits will be awarded at Daugavpils University.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

2025 SUMMER RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES PROGRAM, 5 weeks

Application deadline: April 14, 2025

Document submission deadline: April 21, 2025

Start date: May 25, 2025

End date: June 28, 2025

Duration: 5 weeks

Total in-class hours: 120

Russian class level: Intermediate, Advanced

Credits: 9 ECTS Russian, 3 ECTS Area Studies

2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM, 6 weeks

Application deadline: May 18, 2025

Document submission deadline: May 25, 2025

Start date: June 30, 2025

End date: August 8, 2025

Duration: 6 weeks

Total in-class hours: 144

Russian class level: Intermediate, Advanced

Credits: 13.5 ECTS Russian   

2025 BALTIC JEWISH HISTORY TOUR (IN ENGLISH)

Application deadline: April 7, 2025

Document submission deadline: April 14, 2025

Recommended arrival in Riga: June 2, 2025

The first day: June 3, 2025

The last day: June 19, 2025

Duration: 16 days

Experience: 15 cities and towns, 50 excursions and events

2025 FALL & 2026 SPRING SEMESTER PROGRAMS

The following study options are available:

- Russian Language and Political Science;

- Russian Language and East European Studies;

- Russian Language, Literature, and Culture.

2025 FALL

Application deadline: July 24, 2025

Document submission deadline: July 31, 2025

Optional pre-semester Russian: August 18, 2025

Semester start date: September 1, 2025

End date: December 19, 2025

Duration: 16 weeks

Total in-class hours: 320

Credits: 30 ECTS       

2026 SPRING

Application deadline: November 25, 2025

Document submission deadline: December 1, 2025

Optional pre-semester Russian: January 12, 2026

Semester start date: January 26, 2026

End date: May 15, 2026

Duration: 16 weeks

Total in-class hours: 320

Credits: 30 ECTS       

INTENSIVE PRE-SEMESTER COURSE

Students may select an optional intensive pre-semester course before starting the Fall or Spring Semester programs. This 2-week Russian language course enables students to brush-up the language skills, refresh grammar and active vocabulary, and ensure a smooth start of the academic program.

The course doesn’t give academic credit.

ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE

- Homestays with vetted and trained Russian host families, breakfast and dinner included.

- Exciting excursions, study trips around the Baltic states, and cultural experience.

- Airport pick-up and two-way transfer.

- Local insurance, 24/7 in-country support, and many more.

DAUGAVPILS

Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia and the largest Russian-speaking city in the European Union.

Daugavpils is a Russian language enclave, where modern standard Russian is the language of daily communication. It is a perfect location for Russian study abroad programs.

Please find full details at Learn Russian in the EU website.

SRAS Study Abroad Program: Identity and Conflict in the Caucasus

Perfect for anthropology, international relations, conflict studies, or history majors.

The Caucasus are rugged mountains that have historically separated – and been contested and colonized by – great empires. Politically and demographically, the extreme geography has given rise to dozens of languages, cultures, and identities packed into small and often isolated territories. These hard-to-access areas pose challenges to infrastructure and economic development, with competition for scarce funds divided along regional and ethnic lines. In some cases, regions are additionally divided by the scars of war and separatism. Yet, the unique geography also presents potential advantages – in untapped resources, renewable energy potential, tourism, and providing transport links between larger economic powers.

While based in Tbilisi, Georgia, you will travel extensively within that country's diverse landscape and also to Armenia and Azerbaijan to discuss the conflicts in these states, both past and present, with local experts. Learning of the historical background and the interests of groups involved, including foreign interests, you will critically consider the governance issues that face modern multiethnic states. You will search for pragmatic solutions using the experience you gain on the ground. This program provides invaluable experience for anyone interested in diplomacy or policy making.

2025 Fall: Application Deadline: 01 May 2025

  • Start Date: 22 Aug 2025
  • End Date: 14 Dec 2025
Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP)

American Councils Study & Research Abroad is pleased to announce that in addition to summer programming, the Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) will now be offered for semester and academic year programming in Tallinn, Estonia, starting in 2025. The program provides 20 hours per week of intensive in-class Russian language instruction, housing with Russian speaking host families, weekly meetings and activities with conversation partners, weekly cultural activities, extended group travel to explore the host country, and a rich array of opportunities to engage with the host culture through extracurricular activities and volunteering opportunities.

Open to both graduate and undergraduate students who have completed at least two semesters of Russian language study, the program offers academic credit (graduate or undergraduate) from Bryn Mawr College upon its successful completion.  

Generous financial aid is available for all RLASP sites and includes the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship and the Dan E. Davidson Scholarship for advanced students of Russian.

Application deadlines:

Fall 2025: March 15, 2025

SRAS 2025 Summer Study Abroad Program: Warsaw: Slavic Studies Summer

Warsaw, Poland

Join SRAS in Warsaw for a Slavic experience this summer. Study intensive Polish or Ukrainian, practice with native conversation partners and immerse yourself in the multi-Slavic environment of Warsaw.

All participants will also take part in the Slavic Seminar - a series of lectures and workshops diving into topics of identity, language, literature and film, history, and more - and enjoy an extensive cultural program.

This program is open to all levels of Ukrainian or Polish language, including beginners. Belarusian language (all levels, individualized) is available on request.

2025 Summer (4 weeks)

  • Start Date: 14 Jun 2025
  • End Date: 12 Jul 2025

2025 Summer (8 weeks)

  • Start Date: 14 Jun 2025
  • End Date: 09 Aug 2025

Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2025

Website: https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/190385

SRAS 2025 Summer Study Abroad Program: Yerevan: Armenian Studies Summer

Yerevan, Armenia

Explore the Armenian language, history, and culture through the lens of museum studies. This highly experiential program takes you to the past and back again, providing new perspectives on history, geography, identity and more.

Often referred to as "The Museum Under the Sky," Armenia is a walk through history, nestled in incredibly beautiful landscape. It is one of the oldest centers of civilization and home to an ancient cultural heritage. This setting, along with well-developed museums, active excavation sites, and restoration labs, provides us with opportunities to understand how history is uncovered, interpreted, preserved, and presented.

Summer 2025 (4 weeks)

  • Start Date: 13 Jun 2025
  • End Date: 13 Jul 2025

Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2025

Website: https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/191717

SRAS 2025 Summer Study Abroad Program: Tbilisi: Georgian Language & Culture

Tbilisi, Georgia

Embark on a travel writing adventure in Georgia with SRAS. Over four weeks we will travel extensively, noting the pillars of Georgian identity - Georgian language, food and wine, music, and dance - and how they are shaped by geography. We will discuss Georgia's growing tourism sector and sustainability. If you are linguistically and culturally curious, enjoy writing, and love sharing your experiences with others, this course is for you!

The Georgian language is the most widely spoken Kartvelian language, a language grouping not related to any other. It features a unique script (seen above in an inscription dedicated to the builders of Georgia's Ananuri Fortress). The language has a rich, complex grammar and a long literary history. The Georgian language, which has survived pressures from many empires over many centuries, is also considered an important pillar of Georgian identity.

Food and wine are perhaps the most recognized expression of Georgian identity and diversity. Extremely healthy (think superfoods), with amazing vegetarian and vegan dishes, Georgian food evokes emotion in any who have been lucky enough to try it. The wine industry has ancient roots, fascinating and unique history, and is making its way steadily into world markets.

From polyphonic singing to incredible folk and jazz, Georgia is a music destination. Georgian dance is famous for its difficulty. All of this we will experience firsthand.

Summer 2025

  • Start Date: 23 May 2025
  • End Date: 22 Jun 2025

Application Deadline: 01 Mar 2025

Website: https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/190394

SRAS 2025 Summer Study Abroad Program: Crossroads: Geopolitics and Security in the Caucasus

Location(s): Yerevan, Armenia; Baku, Azerbaijan; Tbilisi, Georgia

This course takes us to the South Caucasus countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Since independence from the USSR, each of these countries has pursued individual paths in foreign policy, shaping alliances with neighboring countries. We will study these paths both individually and collectively. Individually we explore the complex relationships with not only the most proximate (geographically) powers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, but also with the EU, US, China, India, and others. Collectively we look at the relationships between these three countries, conflicts, real and potential areas for cooperation, and infrastructure development.

The geography of the Caucasus is some of the most dramatic and fascinating in the world. It is truly a region where geography shapes history and identity. We will start and end in Tbilisi (Georgia) and in between visit Baku (Azerbaijan) and Yerevan (Armenia). We will blend formal lectures and workshops with experiential learning. We will come to understand the worldview from these countries and why we should be paying more attention to them.

2025 Summer + Language

  • Start Date: 23 May 2025
  • End Date: 19 Jul 2025

2025 Summer

  • Start Date: 20 Jun 2025
  • End Date: 19 Jul 2025

Application Deadline: 01 Mar 2025

Website:  https://sras.heiapply.com/catalog/programs/189746

Bard College Russian in Central Asia Summer Program (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)

Bard Abroad is pleased to announce that we opened applications for the Russian in Central Asia Summer Program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The program is open for students with at least one year of college level Russian. It is hosted by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), a Bard College dual-degree partner. Below are the program details.

Program Dates: June 5 to August 2, 2025.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025.

For more information and to apply visit the website.

Program Overview 

The Summer Program combines intensive Russian study with an academic course to contextualize Central Asia’s historical, cultural, and contemporary ties to Russia and the former Soviet Union. This 8-week program consists of two 4-credit courses: Post-Soviet Central Asia: Sovereignty, Community, and Cultural Self-Expression and Russian Language Course.

Academic Program 

Track 1

● Beginners to Intermediate: Transitional Russian Language Course

Track 2

● On the Road to Proficiency: Russian from Intermediate to Advanced

In addition to daily Russian Language classes, both tracks include:

● Post-Soviet Central Asia: Sovereignty, Community, and Cultural Self-Expression Course (4 credits)

● Russian Table lunches, which encourage casual conversation in Russian

● Guided homework sessions with peer tutors.

Cultural Program and Extracurricular Activities

Participants experience the culture, history, society, and natural beauty of Kyrgyzstan through weekly excursions in Bishkek, and trips to sights of interest in Kyrgyzstan including the stunning Lake Issyk-Kul and Ala-Archa Nature Park.

Homestays

Participants live with local Russian-speaking families in Bishkek, experiencing daily life in Kyrgyzstan while immersing themselves in a Russian language environment. Homestays include two meals a day during the week and three meals on weekends.

For more information or questions, contact Tatiana Orlova torlova@bard.edu. 

Summer Program: Learn Russian in the European Union (Daugavpils, Latvia)

Learn Russian in the EU offers an intensive summer Russian program in Daugavpils, Latvia. This program takes advantage of our experience in providing highly successful summer programs for universities, federal service academies, Project GO, and other institutional customers from the USA and Europe.

This program is focused on improving practical Russian communication skills and confidence, extending active vocabulary, and refining grammar. The in-class study is augmented with full language and culture immersion.

6 week program – application deadline: May 18, 2025

  • June 30th – August 8th 2025
  • Intensive 6-week language study and full Russian language immersion in Daugavpils, Latvia, the  Russian-language enclave in Latvia.
  • 144 instruction hours with Daugavpils University professors.
  • 13.5 ECTS credits in Russian language at Daugavpils University (optional).
  • Conversation practice with native Russian communication tutors, 12 hours.

5 week program – application deadline: April 14, 2025

  • May 25th  – June 27th 2025
  • Intensive 5-week language study and full Russian language immersion in Daugavpils, Latvia, the  Russian-language enclave in Latvia.
  • 120 instruction hours with Daugavpils University professors.
  • 9 ECTS credits in Russian language and 3 ECTS credits in area studies at Daugavpils University (optional).
  • Conversation practice with native Russian communication tutors is included, 10 hours.
Intensive Language Instruction Program (formerly IFLIP)

The Intensive Language Instruction Program (ILIP)—formerly known as the Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program, or IFLIP—is a unique educational experience designed to accelerate language learning through an immersive classroom atmosphere that is fun and welcoming. ILIP classes combine language and culture through engaging high-quality activities facilitated by our skilled instructors.

ILIP is open to members of the university community and to the general public and offers classes in several languages, including beginner Polish and Ukrainian. Learn more here:

Intensive Language Instruction Program (formerly IFLIP) | School of Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics | UIUC (illinois.edu)

Aspirantum- Armenian School of Languages and Cultures

ASPIRANTUM provides life-changing education for academically-oriented people, students, researchers, and professionals. ASPIRANTUM - School of Languages and Cultures has a long tradition of organizing language schools in the Republic of Armenia.  ASPIRANTUM operates as a separate brand/entity with the aim to offer language courses in Armenian, Persian, Russian, Georgian, Arabic, Turkish, and Kurmanji. Since 2014 we have organized Armenian, Persian and Russian summer and winter schools for students and scholars from around the globe. ASPIRANTUM has already served more than 100 students from more than 20 countries. Current ASPIRANTUM programs include: Persian Language Winter School and Russian Language Winter School. CIEE Study Abroad in Russia

Since 1947, nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization CIEE has been bringing the world together, advancing peace by building bridges of mutual understanding between different people, different countries, and different cultures. The current programs CIEE offers are: Semester or Year Russian Area Studies, Summer Russian Area Studies, Semester or Year Russian Language, and Summer Russian Language.

Deadlines differ based on program.

Russian Practicum at Columbia University 

The Russian Practicum offers three courses in the Russian language (beginning, intermediate and advanced). The first session is offered June 3–27, and the second session is offered July 1–25. Each Russian session carries four (4) credit points and is offered at a flat payment rate, which is lower than the standard semester per credit rate. It is an excellent opportunity to explore a new language or, if you have taken Russian before, bring it up to the next level of proficiency.

The Russian Practicum provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Russian language and culture in an immersive and engaging environment. The program is designed to provide you with instruction in speaking and listening, reading and writing. You will have the chance to learn alongside other enthusiastic students who share your passion for the Russian language and culture.

If you have any questions or if you need help with registration, contact Alla Smyslova at as2157@columbia.edu.