Call for Nominations: Monterey Summer Symposium on Russia 2020

Deadline: March 15, 2020

The program is open to students enrolled in or accepted to a master’s or PhD program, particularly those interested in careers in government, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Applicants with a master's degree who plan to obtain a PhD and are currently employed in the field of international relations and Russian/Eurasian affairs, with a proven record of commitment to the field, are welcome to apply. Applicants must have advanced proficiency in Russian. The symposium will take place June 22 to August 2

Successful applicants will receive full support for tuition, housing, and transportation. The symposium takes place at the Middlebury Institute’s campus in Monterey, California.

Applications should include the following:

• Cover sheet*
• CV
• Statement of purpose (maximum 600 words)
• Abstract of current research (maximum 200 words)
• Details of Russian language proficiency (maximum 200 words)
• Two letters of recommendation (please email directly to Professor Anna Vassilieva and Dr. Kelly McGee).
• Official transcripts, from each post-secondary institution attended

All applications must be in English, and should be submitted electronically to Professor Anna Vassilieva, GIRS Director: avassili@miis.edu and Dr. Kelly McGee, GIRS Deputy Director: tmcgee@middlebury.edu. In addition to the above application materials, selected candidates may participate in a Skype interview with Professor Vassilieva and Dr. McGee. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance by March 25, 2020. For more information on the program, please click here. 

*Please note that the cover sheet should list all documents submitted for consideration. This ensures that we are receiving a full application package and can follow up on pieces that may not have been delivered.