Call for Applications

Ukrainian Studies Fellows

The Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) is calling for applications for three fellowship opportunities offered through the Elliott School's Fund for Scholars Affected by the War in Ukraine and in partnership with the Kyiv School of Economics and the Ukrainian Global University.

These opportunities are open to scholars who are based in Ukraine or were based there before February 24, 2022. 

The deadline to apply is Friday, March 1, 2024.

Duration: 12 months

Timeframe: September 2024 - August 2025

Seats: 12

Funding: $800/month

Who may apply: Ukraine-based university professors or scholars in academic institutions working on any topic related to Ukrainian studies and international affairs are invited to apply. The selected Fellows will stay in Ukraine or wherever they are based currently during their fellowship. All applicants must be proficient in English. Scholars who are currently internally displaced will be given priority.

How to apply: Fill out the online form below, which will ask you to attach your CV in English. Selected candidates may be invited for an online interview, conducted in English.

Apply by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Duration: 12 months

Timeframe: September 2024 - August 2025

Seats: 1

Funding: $60,000

Who may apply: Ukraine-based early career scholars who have obtained their PhD (or equivalent) within the past 10 years and who are working on any topic related to Ukrainian studies and international affairs are invited to apply. The selected Fellow will come to Washington, D.C., for a full year in residence at IERES to conduct their research and participate in our activities and events. The fellow will also be expected to take on limited responsibilities supporting IERES’ Petrach Program on Ukraine activities.

How to apply: Please fill out the online form below, which will ask you to attach your CV, research proposal, and cover letter. Selected candidates may be invited for an online interview, conducted in English.

Apply by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Duration: One semester (5 months)

Timeframe: Fall 2024 (August through December) OR Spring 2025 (January through May)

Seats: 2 (one per semester)

Funding: $35,000

Who may apply: Ukraine-based university professors and senior scholars (received PhD or equivalent 10 or more years ago) working on any topic related to Ukrainian studies and international affairs are invited to apply. The selected Fellows will come to Washington, D.C., for a semester in residence at IERES to conduct their research and participate in our activities and events.

How to apply: Please fill out the online form below, which will ask you to attach your CV, research proposal, and cover letter. Selected candidates may be invited for an online interview, conducted in English.  

Apply by Friday, March 1, 2024.

Please apply by March 1st. For more information or questions about any of these opportunities, please reach out to petrachukraine@gwu.edu. You can learn more about the Petrach Program on Ukraine here.