Are you looking for engaging and interesting work that will help you improve your professional skills, increase your familiarity with and understanding of Russia/Eurasia, contribute to the Davis Center community, AND put some money in your pocket? Apply for the Davis Center Program Fellowship today!
The Program Fellowship offers REECA MA students the opportunity to undertake hands-on work with Davis Center scholar/staff mentors on strategic planning, program development and implementation, and special projects--all while earning a generous monthly stipend. If you are looking for a competitive opportunity that both requires a deeper level of commitment and offers greater rewards than your typical campus job, apply now!
WHO CAN APPLY?
Any incoming or continuing full-time student in the REECA master's program, regardless of citizenship, is eligible to apply.
Application Details
We are looking for strong team-players who are proactive, reliable and entrepreneurial, and committed to contributing to the work of the Davis Center. Each fellow is expected to work approximately 10 hours per week (there is flexibility built into the schedule to account for the academic calendar as well as the realities of the REECA workload).
For the 2026-2027 academic year, we will offer three fellowships supporting the following Davis Center programs:
- Educational Outreach
- Imperiia Project
- Program on Central Asia
Terms:
Appointment dates: September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 (full academic year)
Workload: 270 hours over 9 months (there is flexibility built into the schedule to account for the academic calendar)
Stipend amount: $8,000, disbursed bimonthly throughout the academic year
Timeline:
- June 3, 2026: Application Deadline
- June 8-12, 2026: Virtual interviews
- June 15, 2026: Notification of application outcome
- September 1, 2026: Start of fellowship term
- May 31, 2027: Close of fellowship term
Need More Information?
If you have questions about the Davis Center Program Fellowship, please contact Cris Martin, Associate Director, clmartin@fas.harvard.edu.
Questions about the individual programs? Please contact:
- Educator Outreach Program: Cris Martin, Associate Director: clmartin@fas.harvard.edu
- Imperiia Project: Kelly O’Neill, Director: koneill@fas.harvard.edu
- Program on Central Asia: Nargis Kassenova, Director: nkassenova@fas.harvard.edu