Institution/Organiser: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University
Kind of support/work: fellowships
Site: Cambridge, US
Topics: The Fellows Program brings together scholars at early and later stages in their careers to consider a common theme spanning the social sciences and humanities. The program is coordinated by faculty from across Harvard University whose research interests include aspects of the selected theme. In 2013-2014, the Fellows Program will be coordinated by Professors Terry Martin (History) and Stephanie Sandler (Slavic Languages and Literatures). The theme for 2013-2014 is "Subjectivities and Identities in Eurasia." Imagining a personal, ethnic, religious, sexual, or national identity may be no simple matter in any culture, but for the people of Russia and Eurasia this always has been a fraught process. The very question of subjectivity has been self-consciously scrutinized and as readily rejected as embraced. The Fellows Program will examine a range of theoretical approaches and case studies, with an eye to gaining a greater understanding of where the work of constructing identity happens (in domestic, public, textual, and virtual spaces) and what factors constrain, promote, and shape that work.
Eligibility: The Center offers three types of fellowships: Postdoctoral, Senior, and Regional. Postdoctoral Fellowships: for junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2013, but no earlier than September 2008 (less than five years); Stipend of up to $38,000; Citizens of all countries may apply. Senior Fellowships: for senior scholars who have already made a significant contribution to the field; Applicants will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent prior to September 2008 and hold a full-time academic appointment; Stipend of up to $26,000 to bring salary to full-time level. In certain situations, if the stipend and the applicant's sabbatical pay are insufficient to cover necessary costs, the Davis Center may be able to provide additional funds; Citizens of all countries may apply. Regional Fellowships: for advanced scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other specialists; Stipend of up to $46,000; Citizens of Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus may apply.
Deadline: January 8, 2013
Contact:
Tel.: +1 617 495 04 66
E-mail: dcpdoc@fas.harvard.edu  
Internet: http://daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/research_programs/fellowships.html  
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