Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship , AY 2026-2027

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Petro Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship in Ukrainian Studies invites senior scholars to conduct focused, independent research at Harvard for one academic term (four or five months). Fellows gain access to Harvard’s research resources and a vibrant intellectual environment.

The fellowship is administered by the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) and the contact is Megan K. Duncan Smith; the total stipend is $35,000 for five months.

Responsibilities

• Fellows conduct focused, independent research during an four to five month term at Harvard.
• Fell access to Harvard's resources and a vibrant intellectual environment.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on January 15, 2026.

Position

Details

Title

School

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area

Department/Area Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI)

Position Description

The Petro Jacyk Distinguished Fellowship in Ukrainian Studies is awarded to senior scholars to support research that advances knowledge of Ukraine. Jacyk Distinguished Fellows are leaders in their fields. This fellowship is designed to bring distinguished scholars to Harvard University for one academic term (four or five months) of focused, independent research. Fellows enjoy access to Harvard’s vast research resources and vibrant intellectual environment.

Megan K. Duncan Smith, HURI Programs Manager

Contact Email

Contact Email [e-mail]

Salary Range

Total stipend of $35,000 for five months.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 0

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 0

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * When (month and year) was your doctoral degree granted or expected to be granted? Which University granted your PhD degree and in which academic field was your PhD granted? (Open Ended Question)
• * Fellows are required to be proficient in English. Non-US citizens, if accepted, will be asked to supply proof of English proficiency through documentation or interview. Are you proficient in English?
  • Yes, I am proficient in English.
  • No, I am not proficient in English.
• * Please list all languages in which you are able to conduct scholarly research, indicating reading/writing/speaking/listening proficiencies. (Open Ended Question)