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The Eugene and Daymel Shklar Research Fellowships In Ukrainian Studies
2006-2007

The Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University is accepting applications for the Eugene and Daymel Shklar Fellowships in Ukrainian Studies for the 2006–2007 academic year. These fellowships are intended to bring scholars from the international academic community to Harvard for focused research on projects concerning Ukrainian history, literature, philology, culture, and other fields in the humanities and social sciences. During their residence, Shklar Fellows are also expected to participate in the scholarly life of the University, and to offer a formal presentation based on original research in the Institute’s seminar series.

Eligibility:
Individuals who hold a doctorate in one of the fields listed above and who have demonstrated a commitment to Ukrainian studies are eligible to apply. Those individuals who have received their Ph.D. or its academic equivalent (e.g., Kandydat nauk) within the past eight to ten years are especially encouraged to apply.

Stipends:
To support their stay at Harvard, Eugene and Daymel Shklar Fellows are provided with a stipend of $3,000.00 per month to cover the cost of housing, health insurance, and other living expenses. In addition to the stipend, the award also covers the cost of direct round trip travel to Harvard University.

Fellowship Tenure:
Requests for residence for periods from three to eight months will be considered; adjustments in the requested time-frame may be made at the time of award. The average tenure for a fellow is four months.

Application Procedure:
The application form may be obtained from HURI’s web site (www.huri.harvard.edu). Interested individuals may also request an application by writing to Tymish J. Holowinsky, Executive Director at <holowins@fas.harvard.edu >, or at the following address: