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Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowship in History in Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Title Postdoctoral Fellowship in History

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies

Position Description

The Davis Center Postdoctoral Fellowship program offers comprehensive research, training and professional development opportunities for scholars advancing their careers in history. Fellows pursue their research with support from an interdisciplinary community of experts and with access to world-class resources. The program provides scholars with experiences and connections that endure well beyond their fellowship year.

About this position:

• 9-month, full time, in-residence fellowship (September 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)

• Stipend of at least $50,700

• Additional research funding of at least $2,500

• Eligible for employee benefits, including subsidized health insurance

• Citizens of all countries may apply

The Davis Center will award one Postdoctoral Fellowship in History. Research proposals must be on topics related to the history of Russia or Eurasia.

Basic Qualifications

This position is for junior scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. or equivalent by September 2025, but no earlier than September 2020.

Citizens of all countries may apply.

Additional Qualifications

The Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 9-month, in-residence fellowship. Postdoctoral Fellows are in residence full-time at the Davis Center from September 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026.

Special Instructions

Applications must be submitted no later than January 16, 2025. Supporting letters of recommendation are due no later than January 23, 2025.

Contact Information

Kate Flaherty, Research Programs Coordinator

Contact Email kflaherty@fas.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

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