Open Call for Graduate Communication Fellow

SHERA is looking to appoint a Graduate Communication Fellow. It is a 1-year commitment starting from March 2025 with possibility to extend. The Graduate Communication Fellow is a non-voting member of the SHERA Board. As part of this role the Fellow will work closely with the Communication Officer and the rest of the Board on SHERA’s online presence across social media, H-SHERA and https://shera-art.org/. The time commitment is no more than 2 hours a week and the duties include:

·      assistance with updating SHERA website, including members publications, awards and events announcements;

·      ensuring that key posts are consistently updated across all SHERA’s social media outlets.

No prior technical knowledge is necessary, and the Graduate Communication Fellow will receive relevant training. For more information about the position, contact the SHERA Board at shera.artarchitecture@gmail.com.

SHERA seeks to include among its leaders colleagues at every career stage, from diverse professional backgrounds, and with a broad range of research specialties. Please consider getting involved with SHERA in this role to help shape the future of the organization.

 

Please submit your CV with a short bio to shera.artarchitecture@gmail.com by February 10^th. The candidates will be notified about the decision by February 20^th.

CFA - postdoc on contemporary Russia @ University of Michigan

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) at the University of Michigan seeks to hire a scholar of contemporary Russia for a two-year WCEE Postdoctoral Fellowship, from August 2026 to July 2028. 

We encourage applications from specialists on Russia proper as well as those who focus on Russia’s interactions with its neighbors (the Baltic states, Moldova, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Mongolia, China, Japan). Candidates should have a PhD completed, or nearly completed, in the social sciences and/or cultural studies, broadly construed. We are especially interested in scholars who will complement and add to the coverage offered by our existing faculty.

WCEE Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to focus on their own research, participate in the center’s events, present at least one public lecture during their two-year fellowship, and teach one course per year at the University of Michigan while in full-time residency. 

Eligibility

Eligibility is restricted to applicants who have obtained their PhD no earlier than January 1, 2024. Current doctoral candidates are eligible to apply but must have defended and filed their dissertations by July 31, 2026.

Benefits

Fellowships carry an annual salary of $60,000 and up to $10,000 in research funds during the postdoctoral appointment. Fellowship recipients will be eligible for U-M health, dental, and life insurance options (beginning August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028). Fellows have full access to U-M library resources.  

Application Materials

Candidates should submit the following via Interfolio:

• A research proposal (2000 words maximum) that describes your intellectual objectives and concrete plan for the fellowship duration
• Curriculum Vitae
• A scholarly writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter or peer-reviewed journal article (50 pages maximum)
• Teaching statement with potential course topics
• Two letters of recommendation

To be assured full consideration, fellowship applications should be received by October 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. Successful applicants will be notified by December 2025. 

Please contact the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia for additional information at weiseraward@umich.edu.

Fellowship for Ukrainian PhD Students @ University of Michigan

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) at the University of Michigan invites applications for WCEE Research Fellowships for advanced Ukrainian PhD students.

Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program at a Ukrainian university and:

• Currently live in Ukraine, or
• Were living in Ukraine in February 2022 and are now displaced by the war. 

Applicants’ research can be in any scholarly field; the personal statement must demonstrate how an academic stay at the University of Michigan will benefit the candidate’s doctoral work and professional development, either through access to specific library collections, professors and research facilities, or programs. 

Candidates must have excellent oral and written English language skills; proficiency will be verified. Fellows will not enroll in coursework but may be able to audit seminars with professors’ approval. 

Benefits
The awards support short-term research visits from January 2026 to May 2026 to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and include round-trip airfare, housing, health insurance, and a modest stipend. 

Application Materials

• A completed application form 
• Curriculum Vitae
• A copy of your official transcript
• A copy of your passport photo page
• A personal statement describing the research or collaborative project you plan to pursue at the University of Michigan (1000 words max)
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty of your institution

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. 

Please contact the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia for additional information at weiseraward@umich.edu.

CESSI 2024 Supplemental Title VIII Fellowship Competition

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has opened a supplemental competition for Title VIII Fellowships in support of this summer's Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI). Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2024.

Graduate students (including those beginning a graduate program this fall), post-baccalaureate researchers, and professionals who are U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply for the Title VIII Fellowship, which covers full tuition plus a stipend of $2,870 for the summer. This is a great opportunity for incoming MA and PhD students to develop language skills before embarking on fieldwork.

About CESSI:

CESSI is an intensive, eight-week language program that will be held June 17-August 9, 2024, in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin. Students receive the equivalent of one year of language study during this time and earn eight credits upon completion of the program. In addition to language classes, CESSI students have the opportunity to attend lectures on Central Eurasia; participate in cultural events; engage with local Central Eurasian communities; and network with other scholars of Central Eurasia. Students of all disciplines and academic programs are welcome!

For more information, please visit our website at cessi.wisc.edu or contact cessi@creeca.wisc.edu.

FUNDING: AISEES Fellowship for Junior Scholars

DEADLINE: 29 February 2024

The AISEES Fellowship for Junior Scholars based in the USA (3 awards of $3000 each). Applicants must be affiliated with an institution in the USA (no citizenship requirement).

AISEES Travel Grant for scholars based in SE Europe (up to $2500 to cover expenses for participation in an international conference/workshop).

Here is the link to both awards: https://aisees.org/fellowships-grants/ The deadline is Feb. 29, 2024. Please apply or spread the word.

Please consider renewing your membership with AISEES or joining AISEES as a Student, Regular, or Institutional member. https://aisees.org/membership/

CFA: Graduate Research Fellowships, Center for Jewish History

Deadline: February 3, 2023

The Center for Jewish History offers ten-month fellowships to doctoral candidates to support original research using the collections of the Center’s Partners - American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Preference is given to those candidates who draw on the archival and library resources of more than one Partner institution. Fellowships must run for 10 months, starting September 2023, and applicants should have completed all requirements (i.e., coursework, exams, dissertation proposal) for the doctoral degree except for the dissertation.

Fellows are encouraged to spend at least three days per week in residence in the Lillian Goldman Reading Room using the archival and library resources. For those who do not reside in commuting distance of New York, a hybrid model is possible; “hybrid” entails spending two months at the Center and working remotely for the remainder of the fellowship period if the majority of collection material is already digitized. Please note that the Center currently cannot commit to digitization of any undigitized collection materials during the fellowship period. In rare cases (e.g., war, natural disasters), we may be able to offer remote fellowships to those who cannot come to New York if their materials are available digitally on-line. Fellows must also participate in the Center for Jewish History Fellowship Seminar Program, attend monthly meetings of the fellowship program cohort, present a pre-circulated paper to be discussed at one of those monthly meetings, deliver a minimum of one lecture based on research conducted at CJH, and submit a report upon completion of the fellowship describing their experience as a Center Fellow.

A total of four or five fellowships are available for the 2023-24 year: three Lapidus Fellowships and one or two Dr. Sophie Bookhalter Fellowships. These fellowships carry stipends of $30,000 for a period of 10 months.

Preference for the Lapidus Fellowships will be given to those researchers who will use the Sidney Lapidus Collections of the Center or its in-house partner, the American Jewish Historical Society. The Lapidus collections are comprised of books, pamphlets, and broadsides relating broadly to the social conditions, intellectual life, and gradual emancipation of the Jews of Europe (primarily Western) from the 17th through the 19th century, as well as the social and legal status of Jews in the United States from the formative years of the Republic through the following century. The Lapidus collections are accessible here in our catalog. If you have any questions regarding the collection materials donated by Sidney Lapidus, please reach out to lgilbert@cjh.org. Please specify in your application if you are applying for the Lapidus Fellowship.

Download the application guidelines.

Eligibility

• The fellowships are open to qualified doctoral candidates from accredited domestic and international institutions.
• Applicants should have completed all requirements (i.e., coursework, exams, dissertation proposal) for the doctoral degree except for the dissertation.
• Fellows will be permitted to hold a concurrent fellowship provided it does not contain any residency requirement or interfere in any way with full participation in the activities described above. Please consult the Center before accepting any additional fellowships, academic or other positions to be held during the term of the Center fellowship.
• For non-U.S. citizens, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the appropriate visa for acceptance of the award during the ten-month fellowship term. The Center is not a visa-granting institution.

Requirements for Application

• Cover letter stating area of interest, knowledge of relevant languages, and how the project relates to the general mission of the Center for Jewish History
• Curriculum Vitae, including contact information, education, publications, scholarly and/or museum activities, teaching experience, and any other relevant work experience
• Research proposal of no more than four pages double-spaced, including specific reference to the collections at the Center and clearly stated goals for research during the period of the fellowship
• If applying with a hybrid or remote fellowship in mind, provide detailed information on how much of collections to be consulted are digitized.
• A one-page bibliography of important secondary sources for the project
• Graduate school transcript
• One letter of recommendation from the candidate’s primary advisor. The letter should address the significance of the candidate’s work for their field, as well as the candidate’s ability to fulfill the proposed work. Please ensure that your application indicates the name and contact information of the person writing the letter on your behalf.
• Letter of recommendation should be sent separately, directly by the recommender. Ask the recommender to address the letter to fellowships@cjh.org.
• Please submit all application materials electronically as one continuous PDF document (except the letter of recommendation).

 

The schedule for the application process is as follows:

• All application materials must be received by February 3, 2023 for consideration.
• Announcement of grant recipients by April 2023.
• Commencement of grant period is September 2023, and it runs for 10 months.

Applications are to be submitted to: fellowships@cjh.org

Job: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Kansas

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Position Overview

The University of Kansas’ Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is excited to announce the search for a new post-doctoral position. The CREES Cyber-Social Fellow will pursue research on regional and global cybersecurity and disinformation challenges arising from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia and their social, cultural, and historical contexts. The Fellow will collaborate with KU’s new Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics, which is devoted to developing new approaches to cybersecurity and disinformation that take into account the crucial role played by cultural dynamics, social factors, and human-machine interaction. The position is interdisciplinary and open to a range of fields, including Anthropology, Communications, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Slavic Languages & Literatures, and Sociology. 

 

The initial appointment will begin August 15, 2023. Initial appointment is for one year, position may be renewed for one additional year based on satisfactory progress. 
 

Job Description

70% Research: 
1.    Perform research on cybersecurity and disinformation challenges arising from Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia and their social, cultural, and/or historical contexts
2.    Participate in group discussions and meetings with collaborators in CREES and the Center for Cyber-Social Dynamics
3.    Deliver at least one public lecture per year to present research findings to the KU community
4.    Create a publicly-accessible digital resource based on research to be featured on the CREES website

20% Teaching:
1.    Teach one course per year on a relevant aspect of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies in coordination with CREES
2.    Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research, including CREES’ Graduate Assistants undertaking projects in the digital humanities  
3.    Hold regular office hours for students

10% Service:
1.    Deliver at least one public lecture per year to communities beyond KU, including community colleges and minority-serving institutions in Kansas and the Great Plains region
2.    Participate in broader interdisciplinary initiatives relating to ethics and social justice in the University and in the Lawrence community

 

Required Qualifications

1.    PhD in Anthropology, Communications, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Slavic Languages & Literatures, Sociology, or a related field (ABD candidates must have PhD in hand within 6 months of appointment).
2.    Expertise on Russia, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia, demonstrated by work experience, dissertation chapters, working papers, presentations, or publications of relevance to the region
3.    Expertise on disinformation and/or cybersecurity, demonstrated by work experience, dissertation chapters, working papers, presentations, or publications 
4.    Demonstrated ability to pursue research in an academic or professional setting as evidenced by research publications, presentations, and/or other research activities.
 

Preferred Qualifications

1.    Research proficiency in Russian or another East European or Eurasian language
2.    Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
3.    Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary and/or collaborative approaches to research
 

Contact Information to Applicants

Erik Scott (scott@ku.edu)

 

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1.    A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met
2.    Resume or curriculum vitae
3.    Contact information for three professional references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins February 1, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

 

For more information, or to apply, please visit: employment.ku.edu/staff/23806BR 

CFA: Two-Year Mellon Teaching Fellow position at Harriman Institute, Columbia

Deadline: January 16, 2023

The Harriman Institute invites applications for 1 two-year Mellon Teaching Fellow position, extending over 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Preference will be given to candidates whose work is in any field of study relevant to environmental research.

Mellon Fellows are expected to concentrate on their own research and writing; to teach a course of their own design in the spring semester of each of the two years; to give a public seminar/lecture on their research and to be active participants in the Institute’s scholarly community. The Institute provides opportunities to organize conferences and other public events around their particular interests.

 

Qualifications

The primary criterion in awarding these fellowships is academic excellence. The Institute seeks evidence that the candidate’s research, teaching, and publications will make a significant, original contribution to the study of Russia, Eurasia, and/or East Central Europe in their particular field of study. Eligibility is restricted to those who have received the Ph.D. between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2023 and do not hold a tenure-track position. All fellows must have successfully defended and deposited their dissertations prior to the commencement of the appointment.

 

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. The following list of materials is required for all applicants:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Dissertation abstract
• Research proposal: 2-3 page statement describing the research project you would pursue at Columbia University if awarded a fellowship, indicating its relation (if any) to your doctoral dissertation, as well as its relation to the mission of the Harriman Institute
• A scholarly writing sample, such as an article or dissertation chapter. The writing sample must be in English.
• Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of reference that include an evaluation of your research and teaching proposals
• 1-2 page preliminary syllabus or course concept (defining problem, method, expectations of students and brief selection of readings)

Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2023.

TO APPLY: https://apply.interfolio.com/116014

Funding: Title VIII Short-Term Grant and George F. Kennan Fellowship Competitions

The Kennan Institute is pleased to announce its competitions for both the Title VIII Short-Term Grant and the George F. Kennan Fellowship.

Detailed information about each grant is below, and more information about all other opportunities can be found here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/kennan-institute-fellowships-and-internships.

TITLE VIII SHORT-TERM GRANTS | DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This grant is for those scholars whose research in the social sciences or humanities focuses on Russia, Ukraine, and the countries of Eurasia, and who demonstrate a particular need to utilize the library, archival, and other specialized resources of the Washington, D.C. area. Policy-relevant research is preferred. Applicants are required to hold an MA degree or higher, or demonstrate commensurate professional achievement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. More information on that grant can be found here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/kennan-institute-title-viii-supported-short-term-grant.

GEORGE F. KENNAN FELLOWSHIP | DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Fellows will be based a the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. for three-month residencies focused on diverse, policy-oriented sectors such as media, business, local government, law, civil society, and academia to examine important political, social, economic, cultural, and historical issues in Russia, Ukraine, and the region. The fellowship aims to build bridges between traditional academia and the policy world, as well as to maintain and increase collaboration among researchers from Russia, Ukraine, the U.S., and around the globe. The fellowships are funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. There are no citizenship requirements for this grant.

Applicants may apply individually or as a team. If applying as a team of two applicants, the applicants must be citizens of at least two different countries. More information can be found here: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/george-f-kennan-fellowship.

Please send questions about either grant to Victoria Pardini (Victoria.pardini@wilsoncenter.org)

Funding: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Arizona State

Deadline: September 25, 2022

As part of the new project “Russian Studies at the Margins: Migration in the Post-Soviet Borderlands,” Arizona State University’s Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship with an anticipated start date of October 3, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The application deadline is September 25.

The fellowship is open to early-career scholars who received their terminal degree between May 2017 and July 2022, whose work combines regional focus with global relevance. The fellow’s primary responsibility will be to lead research, writing and testing of curricular materials for high school and community college students on migration and borderland communities in the former Soviet Union (case studies focus on Ukraine/Russia, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus). Post-doctoral appointments at ASU do not offer tenure. The pro-rated salary for the 7.5-month position is set at $41,667.

For more information, and to apply, please see the Interfolio posting: https://apply.interfolio.com/111533

CFA: Two MA fellowships for displaced Ukrainian students, NYU

Deadline: ASAP

The department of Russian and Slavic Studies at NYU is pleased to announce two full fellowships for Master’s degree study in our interdisciplinary MA program starting in Sept. 2022. Ukrainian students displaced by the war are our top priority. If you know of any of them who might take advantage of this opportunity, we'd be grateful if you pass to them the following information:

1. About the academic program: Here is general information about the curriculum: https://as.nyu.edu/content/nyu-as/as/departments/russianslavic/graduate/ma-in-russian-and-slavic-studies.html. Instruction is in English. We are very sorry to say that we have no Ukrainian content as of now (we are working on it). Students can take graduate classes not only in our department, but also in other departments (for example History and International Relations) on topics related to Russian and Slavic. Students generally take 3-4 classes per semester. Classes are small and advising is intensive. We have an excellent record of placing our MA graduates in North American PhD programs.
2. About the application process: Here is the application website for NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science: https://apply.gsas.nyu.edu/apply. Application fees will be waived for students affected by the war. We also understand that it will be difficult for displaced students to send in materials like transcripts, recommendation letters, TOEFL scores; we can be flexible on those points.
3. About finances: For the 2022-23 academic year, the fellowship will provide all tuition and include a living stipend of around $31,000 (the stipend amount will probably go up a little bit the following year). For students affected by the war, we can also cover air fare from Europe and provide two weeks of free dormitory residence August 1-15. We will do our best to provide further financial aid as needed and to help students settle and adjust.
4. About employment within NYU: After one semester of taking classes, students may also apply to work as teaching Assistants in NYU's Core classes (a competitive process). TAs earn up to $5000 per semester.

If you have more questions about the MA program and the fellowships, please, write to rossen.djagalov@nyu.edu.

CFA: Emergency Fellowships for Graduate Students from Ukraine, University of Pennsylvania

Deadline: ASAP

https://rees.sas.upenn.edu/graduate/university-pennsylvania-emergency-fellowships-graduate-students-ukraine

The University of Pennsylvania invites current graduate students from Ukrainian institutions of higher education to apply for a one-year Visiting Graduate Student Fellowship. Fellowships will provide tuition-free access to University of Pennsylvania courses and programs (granting non-degree course credit, where applicable), a living stipend, health insurance, and support for visa application. Students will be administratively hosted by the Russian and East European Studies Department. The program welcomes students with disciplinary focuses in anthropology, art history, demography, film studies, history, international business studies, international relations, energy policy, Jewish studies, comparative literature and literary theory, literary and cultural history, medieval studies, political science, and sociology (if your field is not listed, please inquire). A limited number of fellowships is available.

Please direct your application by email to program director Kevin M. F. Platt (kmfplatt@sas.upenn.edu). Please also inquire with Dr. Platt to obtain more information.

The application material should include, if possible:

• CV
• Copy of your passport (i.e., copy of the page that displays your personal details and photo).
• Transcript (with your university's logo): You should submit an official transcript signed by the appropriate authority at your university.
  
• Personal Statement: a short (up to two pages) personal statement explaining your educational aspirations and interests, your current situation and needs.
• At least one and preferably two letters of support from mentors or supervisors.
• Please also complete the form below

It is understood that you might not be able to solicit all of the above material. Incomplete applications will be accepted. We encourage submission of applications as soon as possible and will begin their consideration after May 20. Applications submitted after that date will be accepted but may be too late for consideration for a fellowship, depending on levels of interest. 

Personal information
1.    Last name:
2.    First name:
3.    Passport number:
4.    Gender:
5.     Citizenship:
6.    Country of birth:
7.    Date of birth:
Contact information
1.    Personal email:
2.    Mobile Phone
Academic information
1.    Full name of your current university:
2.    Current degree program:
3.    Start date of current position:
4.    Current year in your current program:
5.    Expected completion date of your current program:

CFA: James H. Billington Fellowship, Wilson Institute

 Deadline: May 15, 2022

Grant Opportunity: James H. Billington Fellowship The Kennan Institute is pleased to announce the 2022 competition for the James H. Billington Fellowship. Detailed information about the grant is below, and more information about all opportunities can be found HERE. 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. For this fellowship, we will consider proposed research in the fields of Russian history and culture, and preference will be given to scholars who have received their Ph.D. within the past 10 years. 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. Please send all questions and application materials to kennan@wilsoncenter.org.

CFA: Field bibliographers and fellows, Albanian literature and language scholarship in the MLA International Bibliography

 Deadline: March 15, 2022

The MLA International Bibliography database is an essential humanities research tool providing access to print and electronic books and articles published on modern languages, literatures, dramatic arts (theater, film, television, opera, and radio), folklore, linguistics, pedagogy, rhetoric, and writing studies. It is compiled by the staff of the MLA Office of Bibliographic Information Services with the cooperation of over 100 volunteer specialists called field bibliographers. The primary responsibility of bibliographers is to record the bibliographic information of scholarly documents and to define their subject, content, and form.

Field bibliographers for the MLA International Bibliography perform an important service for the profession and receive institutional recognition while deepening their knowledge of the field, sharpening their research skills, and exploring new areas of inquiry.

For those willing to submit at least one hundred citations per year over the course of a three-year commitment, we are accepting applications for MLA Bibliography fellowships. Applications must be received by 15 March 2022 for our fellowships that run from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025. On completion of the fellowship, fellows receive a stipend of $500 and a certificate presented at the MLA Convention awards ceremony. For fellows attending training sessions at the MLA Annual Convention, conference registration fees are waived.

For more information about becoming a field bibliographer, members can visit:
https://www.mla.org/Publications/MLA-International-Bibliography/About-the-MLA-International-Bibliography/MLA-Field-Bibliographers/

For more information about our fellowships and to submit an application, members can visit: https://www.mla.org/Publications/MLA-International-Bibliography/About-the-MLA-International-Bibliography/MLA-Field-Bibliographers/MLA-Bibliography-Fellowships

CFA: DHRC Belgrade Centre for Human Rights Fellowship

Deadline: February 15, 2022

https://myumi.ch/Nmkz3

The Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) in partnership with the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) (Belgrade, Serbia) seeks applications for a fellowship to support a summer internship with the Belgrade Centre. The successful applicant is expected to spend eight weeks, between May and August 2022, working with the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights team in different programs: Asylum and Migration Program, Criminal Justice Programme, Youth Program, and Rule of Law and Human Rights Program.

The fellowship provides a stipend of $5,000 to defray the costs of living for eight weeks. Applications will be reviewed by a review committee from DHRC and Belgrade Centre for Human Rights. If COVID-19 restrictions and conditions permit travel to the Belgrade Centre, the fellowship will provide an additional $1,000 to reimburse travel expenses.

Upon completion of this internship, fellows are expected to deliver a presentation of their internship projects and experiences, and submit a written reflection to DHRC.

The goal of the fellowship is to support an advanced LSA student with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in human rights. Applications will be evaluated on the quality of the statement of purpose, the applicant’s record of achievement, and their promise for the internship position with Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BCHR).

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Notification: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Eligibility Requirements

This fellowship is intended for advanced LSA undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) focusing on international human rights. It is not open to graduating seniors (i.e., students graduating in WN22 or SP/SU22). Students must return to campus for at least one semester after completing this internship.

Position Description

The fellow will conduct research of comparative international human rights standards, attend different meetings and BCHR conferences (which are in English), prepare short policy papers in line with instructions of BCHR, and participate in online campaigns implemented by BCHR, etc. The fellow will be responsible for timely management of the task given by the BCHR Program manager.

Each one of additional education, training, professional, or student exchange has an important role and impact on our work. BCHR specifically pays attention in capacity building and strengthening individuals to each member of our team.

Desired Qualifications

Being a human rights activist as well the process of supporting the enhancement of human rights, is quite challenging work. Ability to use legal and other skills to speak out and fight against human rights violations and respect of fundamental rights and freedoms, is one of the core attitudes for the BCHR staff.

Basic knowledge of human rights is essential for the internship. Particular areas of familiarity that would be helpful include refugee rights; civil and political rights; gender-based violence; economic, social and cultural rights; minority rights; and environmental rights. Interest in the media and human rights; perceptions of history; comparative legal, political and cultural norms of human rights; and public opinion surveys are also welcome.

Cultural sensitization is also very important. Cultural differences and similarities between people are important to understand, as the BCHR refugees and integration programs work with a variety of different nationalities. Students should also be ready to gain new knowledge and always learn and remain open minded.

Experience in social science and knowledge of Balkan countries would be advantageous.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit: Resume/CV, statement of purpose, transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation from a U-M instructor. Applicants must submit an application via M-Compass.

Contact Information: dhrc-fellowships@umich.edu

About

Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) (Belgrade, Serbia)

The Belgrade Centre for Human Rights is a non-partisan, non-political and non-profit association of citizens concerned with the advancement of theory and practice of human rights. It assembles persons of various professions and backgrounds – jurists, attorneys, sociologists, economists, writers, teachers, students and entrepreneurs. They contribute to the mission of the Centre by their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. The Belgrade Centre was established in 1995 and has since then been recognized as one of the most important and most influential non-governmental organizations in Serbia. The principal goals of the Centre are advancement of knowledge in the field of human rights and humanitarian law, development of democracy, strengthening of the rule of law and the civil society in Serbia and other countries in transition from authoritarianism to democracy.

CFA: 2021-2022 Cold War Archives Research Institute

 Deadline: November 14, 2021

Applications from graduate students for the 2021-2022 Cold War Archives Research (CWAR) Institute are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 14, 2021.

The Cold War Archives Research (CWAR) Institute uses innovative and collaborative approaches to train next generation Cold War historians in archival research methodologies. The institute has two goals: to stimulate original scholarship on the interplay between soft and hard power in the cold and hot wars between 1945 and 1991; and to demonstrate the power of cooperative scholarship through innovative archival practices.

The CWAR Institute Fellowship trains a competitively selected group of M.A. and Ph.D. level students through a combination of online training sessions and in-person research experience at Cold War archives and culminates in conferences and publications. CWAR Fellows hone critical research skills in historical and archival methodologies, further their own research agendas in Cold War history, improve their communication and presentation skills, and develop a network of supportive professional contacts.

The CWAR Institute builds on the success of the Cold War Archives Research Fellowship, previously organized by the European Institute at Columbia University, and the Summer Institute on Conducting Archival Research (SICAR), previously organized by the Wilson Center in cooperation with The George Washington University.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.