The Davis Center is pleased to announce the theme for its 2013–2014 Fellows Program. 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. Professors Terry Martin (History) and Stephanie Sandler (Slavic Languages and Literatures) will coordinate the 2013–2014 program. We are interested in applications from scholars currently working on our chosen theme, or equally those working on unrelated themes, but who are interested in exploring our theme. (Note that scholars whose work does not address the selected theme are encouraged to apply for fellowships at the Davis Center, and their applications will receive full consideration.)
Theme
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.
Fellowship Application for the 2013–14 Academic Year
Instructions
Please read through the following information carefully before beginning the application. All materials must be submitted in English.
Part I
Complete the web-based application form, which includes:
- Contact information
- Degree information
- Current position
- Financial information
- Proposed research project and tenure
- Language proficiency and research interests
- Affiliation and contact information for three referees
Part II
Upon successful completion of Part I, you will be prompted to submit the following materials to the Davis Center:
- Project Proposal. A single-spaced document of approximately 2,500 words in length. Explain the significance of your proposed research, when you expect to complete it, how it will differ from other studies on the same topic, what materials are available for it, where they are located, and any other information you consider relevant. If your research relates to the theme "Subjectivities and Identities in Eurasia," please be sure to explicitly describe the contribution your research is expected to make to the general study of this theme. Explain why the Davis Center would be a suitable place for your work. Please include your full name in the header or footer of your proposal.
- Brief Curriculum Vitae. Include academic background, employment history, and major publications. List the institution(s) in which you have studied or worked, institution location(s), field(s) of study, degree(s), and dates of employment or study.
Note: Please do not submit additional materials, such as transcripts, certificates, diplomas, monographs, or publications. They will not be considered.
Letters of Recommendation
Please arrange to have three referees evaluate your work and proposal. Letters submitted through the fellowship applicant should be enclosed in an envelope and signed across the seal by the referee. Referees may also mail their letters directly to the Davis Center. Letters must be received by January 8, 2013, and should be mailed to:
Fellowships Program
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street, Suite S301
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies
Harvard University
1730 Cambridge Street, Suite S301
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Electronic recommendations will be accepted only if sent from a portfolio service like Interfolio or an official institutional address. Letters from email services like Yahoo!, Yandex, and Gmail will not be accepted.
Confirmation and Decisions
The application deadline is January 8, 2013: all materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received at the Davis Center by this date.
We will contact you to confirm receipt of your application within 10 business days. Please contact us at 617.495.0466 or dcpdoc@fas.harvard.edu if you have not heard from us after two weeks.
In early January, we will contact you to confirm whether your three letters of recommendation have been received. Decisions will be announced in March 2013.
Application Deadline : 8 January 2013
