Benefits
- Full access and borrowing privileges to Harvard's library facilities, including electronic resources;
- Special invitations to visitors-only events and other opportunities;
- This includes weekly/bi-weekly seminars, professional development workshops, community outings, and more
- The opportunity to audit Harvard courses;
- Auditing is at the discretion of the course instructor
- In some cases, scholars may receive shared office space at the Davis Center
Note that this position is unpaid and not eligible for Harvard employee benefits. Scholars are provided visa support, if required.
If you are an early-career scholar and seek a funded position, please consider applying to our Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Eligibility
- Research proposals must focus on topics related to Russia and/or Eurasia;
- The Davis Center defines "Eurasia" as the following regions: the Baltics, Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia
- Citizens of all countries are eligible;
- Both junior and senior scholars are encouraged to apply;
- Visiting Scholars: ordinarily tenure track faculty or other individuals who are at a senior level in their career
- Fellows: ordinarily Ph.D. candidates or other individuals at a junior/mid-level in their career; not for individuals who hold a completed Ph.D.
- Applicants are required to secure external funding independently;
- Commonly, scholars receive support from their home institutions or through external grant sources such as Fulbright
Note that this position is unpaid and not eligible for Harvard employee benefits. Scholars are expected to be in-residence, and remote fellowships are not possible.
How to Apply
As of April 1, we are no longer accepting applications for AY 2025-2026. Applications for AY 2026-2027 will now be considered.
Available Visit Durations & Times
Applicants may opt for a fellowship during following terms:
- Fall term (September 1 through December 31)
- Spring term (January 1 through May 31)
- Both Fall and Spring terms (September 1 through May 31)
Letters of Support for External Funding
If you are seeking a letter of support to secure external funding (e.g., Fulbright, Bolashak, Marie Curie), please allow a minimum of six weeks from the time you submit your initial application to the Davis Center.
Current Visitors
Learn more about the current academic year's cohort of visiting scholars, fellows, and postdocs.
