- 'Decolonizing Russian studies' in the history classroom
- Russia, Ukraine, and the history textbook market
- Declining archival access and the research-to-teaching pipeline
- The impact of academic precarity on teaching practice in universities
Friday, April 3, 2026
Teaching Russian and Ukrainian History in the Shadow of War
Monday, March 23, 2026
Fulbright Fellowship for U.S. Scholars, Professionals, Artists: Ukraine Beyond Borders
Fulbright Fellowship for U.S. Scholars, Professionals, Artists:
Ukraine Beyond Borders (All Disciplines)
3 - 6 months, August 2027 - May 2028
Host Countries: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey (Türkiye), Ukraine, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026
Applicants may apply to conduct a project, independent research, teaching or teaching/research with an emphasis on Ukraine and/or Ukrainian studies. Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war. Grant activities can only take place in one European country and applications should clearly outline the reason to be in the proposed country and the connection to Ukraine. The award cannot take place within Ukraine and visits to Ukraine will not be permissible.
Candidates are welcome to submit applications affiliated with any appropriate institution, including European higher education institutions, governments, non-profit organizations and think tanks as appropriate for the proposed host country.
Applications must demonstrate that they have identified and secured an affiliation in their proposed host country.
U.S. citizens on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program are not permitted to travel to Ukraine while on their Fulbright grant. https://travel.state.
Award Length and Period
The grant length may range from a total of three to six months, with six months being the maximum grant length. Grant dates may start in August 2027 and start no later than May 2028. Specific grant dates and periods may vary dependent on the host country.
Areas of Interest
Projects are sought in all disciplines. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war.
Aferdita Krasniqi
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Archives Residencies at the Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore Archives
Friends of the Ukrainian Folklore Centre | Archives Residency Project 2026–27
The Friends of the Ukrainian Folklore Centre are pleased to offer support for an Archives Residency Project (hereinafter, the Project) at the Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore Archives (BMUFA) at the Kule Folklore Centre. The Project is designed to foster, promote, and support archival research on Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian culture by scholars, authors, or artists using the collections housed by the Medwidsky Archives at the Kule Folklore Centre.
The archival holdings of the BMUFA are particularly strong in the areas of Ukrainian Canadian informal and traditional culture and folklore, including dance, music, and art, as well as community life, education, religious life, and the history of Ukrainians in Canada and other diaspora communities. These resources are valuable to researchers across a variety of fields.
Razom for Ukraine Archives Residency at the Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore Archives at the Peter and Doris Kule Centre for Ukrainian and Canadian Folklore, University of Alberta 2026–27
The Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta and Razom for Ukraine are pleased to announce their support for an Archives Residency Project (hereinafter, the Project). The Project is designed to foster, promote, and support archival research on Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian culture by scholars, authors, or artists working with materials housed in the Bohdan Medwidsky Ukrainian Folklore Archives (BMUFA) at the Kule Folklore Centre.
The BMUFA holds particularly strong collections related to Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian informal and traditional culture, including dance, music, art, community life, education, religious life, and the history of Ukrainians in Canada and other diaspora communities. These resources support research in a wide range of fields.
The Project provides up to CAN $5,000 to support living, travel, or research expenses associated with in-person access to the BMUFA.
More details: https://www.ualberta.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Last call: TUSI 2026 applications
Monday, January 12, 2026
Call for applications - Translating Ukraine Summer Institute 2026
Translating Ukraine Summer Institute, co-organized by the University of Alberta’s Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS), DUSS UAlberta—Disrupted Ukrainian Scholars and Students Initiative, the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University, the Harriman Institute of Columbia University, the Yale Ukrainian Program at Yale University, Ukrainian Studies Program at Cambridge University, Kolegium Europy Wschodniej, National Ossolinski Institute, New Eastern Europe, NGO Translatorium, and the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the US, is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2026 program. The organizers are inviting all eligible candidates to apply by 1 February 2026.
The full call for applications can be found here: https://www.
Program:
Supported by academic partners in Canada, the US, the UK, and Poland, this summer institute will focus on training emerging and mid-career translators in the field of literary and academic translation. In the course of intensive twelve-day training, invited summer institute faculty and experienced professionals will lead workshops and professional development sessions, aimed at building key skills in Ukrainian-English translation. The three offered training modules will center on translation of literary prose, poetry, and nonfiction/academic texts. Please note that each participant will be required to complete all three modules. The program will also offer space for working on and presenting the participants’ individual projects and for fostering mentoring relationships.Location: Wroclaw, Poland
Dates: 6-17 July 2026
a) practitioners with experience in the field of Ukrainian to English translation, be it beginners or mid-career professionals;
b) students enrolled in Ukrainian language courses and translation programs at accredited universities and participating institutions.
To apply:
Fill out the Stage 1 Application Form attaching your CV, statement of interest (max. 2 pages), and indicating the names and email addresses of two referees by 1 February 2026. Please note that only successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to proceed to the Stage 2 applications where they will be required to submit their translation samples.Thursday, October 30, 2025
Open Academic Positions at the Harriman Institute
The Harriman Institute, Columbia University, is pleased to announce several openings for visiting professors and postdoctoral research scholars:
István Deák Visiting Professorship
Columbia University invites applications for István Deák Visiting Professorship(s) in East Central European Studies for one semester (fall or spring) in the academic year 2026-2027. The professorship, commemorating Professor Deák’s legacy of excellence in research and teaching, is open to scholars who have active interest and accomplishments in East and Central European studies. Appointment(s) will be open-rank, to be filled at any level from Visiting Assistant to Visiting Full Professor.
The visiting professor(s) will be appointed in one of the Humanities or Social Science departments of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The visitors will teach two courses per semester, one a lecture course of broad interest for undergraduates, the other a seminar for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. The visitors are expected to give one public lecture and participate in the academic life of the University, whose interests in East and Central European studies are well represented on campus by the East Central European Center, the European Institute, and the Harriman Institute.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until the position(s) are filled.
Learn more: https://academic.
Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Associate Professor/Visiting Professor in Ukrainian Studies
Columbia University invites applications for an appointment in Ukrainian studies to be filled at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor in Ukrainian Studies for one year in the academic year 2026-2027. Rank commensurate with experience. History is the preferred area of research and teaching specialization, but literary/cultural studies and other areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will be appointed in one of the Humanities or Social Science Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and will teach three courses throughout the academic year: a lecture course of broad interest for undergraduates, a seminar for upper-level undergraduates, and a seminar for graduate students. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to give one public lecture and to participate in the academic life of the University, including as an affiliate of the Harriman Institute.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Learn more: https://academic.
Postdoctoral Research Scholars
The Harriman Institute invites applications for two-year Postdoctoral Research Scholar positions, starting July 1, 2026. Postdoctoral Research Scholars 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. The Scholar is required to be in residence in the New York City area.
Apply by January 5, 2026.
Learn more: https://academic.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ukrainian Studies
The Harriman Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Ukrainian Studies for a two-year appointment, starting July 1, 2026. Postdoctoral research scholars are expected to concentrate on their own research and writing, which should be focused on some aspect of contemporary Ukrainian life, politics, and/or international affairs; 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 and events. The Scholar is required to be in residence in the New York City area. This position is made possible by generous support of the Petro Jacyk Ukrainian Studies Fund.
Apply by January 5, 2026.
Learn more: https://academic.
Friday, August 29, 2025
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.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Ukraine researcher; Global Research and Data team
We’re hiring: Ukraine Researcher (Remote) 
OCCRP is looking for an experienced researcher with deep knowledge of public records in Ukraine to join our global Research & Data Team. You’ll help track down people, companies, and assets, supporting cross-border investigations that expose crime and corruption.
Remote (timezone UTC to UTC+4)
Apply by 1 September 2025
Work with one of the world’s largest investigative journalism organizations.
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dq8vRye3hashtag#Hiring hashtag#InvestigativeJournalis
Great Opportunity in Europe for U.S. Scholars Ukraine-focused Fulbright
This is a special initiative started just this year for U.S. scholars with the first application deadline September 15 (we hope it will be repeated in successive years).
The opportunity is for scholars to be on a Fulbright hosted by a Fulbright commission in Europe. U.S. academics, professionals, and artists can apply to carry out a 3-6 month academic year 2026-2027 teaching, research, teaching & research, or professional projects. Projects should emphasize Ukraine but are not limited to Ukrainian studies. Projects should engage colleagues in Ukraine remotely or directly engage citizens of Ukraine displaced beyond Ukraine due to war.
Travel to Ukraine is not allowed.
https://fulbrightscholars.org/
September 15, 2025 deadline.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CfP: 2025 Dmytro Shtohryn International Ukrainian Studies Conference, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Slavic Reference Service and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures are pleased to invite proposals for the biennial Dmytro Shtohryn International Ukrainian Studies Conference at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Dates: October 2-4, 2025
Theme: Continuities and Ruptures in Ukrainian Culture and Society
Format: Hybrid
The conference seeks to bring together scholars across a broad spectrum of disciplines working on topics related to Ukraine. With the thematic focus 'continuities and ruptures,' presentations will span across historical and contemporary contexts to bring into conversation various perspectives on Ukrainian identity, ethnic minorities, culture, language, and history.
We welcome papers on a range of topics, including (but not limited to) national identities, literary traditions, trends in Ukrainian arts, historiography, libraries and archives, memory politics, women and gender, diaspora and minority experiences, and cultural heritage. Proposals are invited from scholars across humanities, arts, and social sciences at any stage in their careers. Graduate students, emerging scholars, and scholars based in the region are especially encouraged to participate.
Presentations will be held in a hybrid format, both in-person and on Zoom. Working languages of the conference are English and Ukrainian. In addition to panels and a keynote address (Dr. Emily Channell-Justice, Harvard University), the conference will include cultural events and a professionalization workshop for graduate students and early-career scholars (led by Dr. Yuliya V. Ladygina, Pennsylvania State University). We look forward to a conference that will spark further discussion and development within the field of Ukrainian studies.
Proposal Submission Guidelines
If interested, please fill out the Google Form and provide a 200-word abstract by November 15, 2024.
For more information please visit the conference website https://uconference.web.illinois.edu/ or contact us at dmytroshtohrynconference@gmail.com with any questions.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Summer Online Courses (Russian Lang and Cinema, Modern Ukraine)
Please spread the word to your students about summer opportunities at the Russian program at Stony Brook University. All our courses are online and open to students from other schools. We are excited to offer a new course on Ukrainian culture and politics this year.
Application information can be found here: https://www.stonybrook.edu/summer/
SUMMER I (May 20 - July 1)
Russian Cinema HUR 241 (3 credits)
A 6-week online course in which you will watch some of the best Russian movies of the past 20 years. We’ll discuss the culture and politics of Russia (the good, the bad and the ugly) as well as the art of cinematography.
Mon/Wed at 1:30-3 pm.
Russian for Russian Speakers RUS 213 (3 credits)
This is a course for heritage speakers.
Tues/Thur at 1:30-3 pm.
Intensive Beginner Russian RUS 101 (8 credits)
An intensive course covering two semesters of the elementary Russian program.
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 12-2:15 pm
SUMMER II (July 8- August 17)
Modern Ukraine HUE 220 (3 credits)
An examination of major cultural, social and political developments in modern Ukraine viewed in their historic social and political context. An in-depth discussion of the current events that play a major global role. A survey of Ukrainian national identity and its place in Europe and the world, explored through literature, the arts, and media.
Tues/Thur 10-11:20 am
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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/
2. About the application process: Here is the application website for NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science: https://apply.gsas.nyu.edu/
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
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.
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Announcement: Ukraine Benefit Piano Concert Hosted by Sonatina
Benefit concert to support Ukraine — a concert by over fifty (mostly amateur) pianists of all generations and from all over the U.S., playing works by ten composers born in Ukraine.