1. Director of the Slavic Language Program, Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts
2. Webmaster (Volunteer), AATSEEL
3. Slavic and East European Studies Librarian and Head of Collection Exchange Program, University of California, Berkeley
4. English Language Teacher, Siberian Academy for Government Service – Novosibirsk, Russia
5. Administrative Assistant (Part- or Full- time), Education Programs Division, IREX – Washington, DC
6. Program Coordinator, Civil Society Division, IREX – Washington, DC
7. Program Associate, American Academy of Arts & Sciences – Cambridge, Massachusetts
8. Program Associate, Education Programs Division, IREX – Washington, DC
9. Legal Translations, Expertis
10. Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University
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Funding/Fellowships/Internships
1. Intern, Education Program Division, IREX – Washington, DC
2. Out-of-house Research Intern, Minority Map and Timeline of Europe
3. Summer Human Rights Internship, International Youth Human Rights Movement – Voronezh, Russia
4. IREX Fellowships
5. John Smith Memorial Trust Fellowship
6. Virginia Foundation, Fellowship
7. Mary Lily Research Grant
8. Berkshire Conference Article Prize
9. Supported Residencies, Institute for Advanced Study – Paris, France
10. SSRC, Eurasia Program Fellowship
11. Internship, Praticiu Eurasia Center
12. Residential Fellowships, University of Texas at Austin
13. Two-week Fellowship, Likhachev Foundation
14. Visit to Collections Funding, Columbia University Libraries
15. Doctoral Funding, American Research Institute of the South Caucasus
16. Doctoral and Master’s Level funding, Central European Univeristy
17. Post-doctoral Funding, the ICI Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry
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1.
Director of the Slavic Language Program
Harvard University – Cambridge, MA
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University invites applications for the position of Director of the Slavic Language Program at the rank of Senior Lecturer, expected to begin July 1, 2012. The DLP will head and coordinate all aspects of the program, which currently consists of Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and Czech, including study abroad. Duties include defining program goals and setting curriculum, coordinating and supervising preceptors, and training graduate student instructors. This is a five-year, full-time position with possibility of reappointment in five-year increments. Normal teaching duties are two courses per year.
Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, and have native or near-native proficiency in Russian and English. The ideal candidate must be able to teach all levels of Russian language and have a record of successful experience in an American college or university setting. Knowledge of one or more other Slavic languages is a big plus. We are looking for someone familiar with current pedagogical theory and practice, committed to developing courses with innovative content and exploring instructional technologies.
Applicants should apply online at: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3778
Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Recommenders should submit their letters using the online system, and applicants are asked to provide contact information for recommenders on their CV and through the online application. Applications must be complete by December 1, 2011.
Initial interviews will be conducted at the AATSEEL conference this January; finalists will be invited to campus. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
2.
AATSEEL is seeking nominations for the position of Webmaster (Volunteer) to begin January 2012.
The Webmaster works closely with and reports to the Executive Director and the President to maintain and develop the AATSEEL website by:
overseeing the volunteer editors who maintain the majority of the site’s content; training and assisting new volunteers and using contacts within the profession to locate replacement editors as needed
cooperating with the Editors of SEEJ and the newsletter, as well as the Conference Program Committee Chair, to ensure that all web materials are accurate and serve the mission of AATSEEL publications and the annual conference
fielding queries from outside AATSEEL about the organization’s web presence and responding appropriately to requests (consulting with the Executive Council as appropriate)
scripting, programming, extensive HTML knowledge is not required since AATSEEL contracts with a full-time agency for support
To send your CV or if you have any questions please contact Elizabeth Durst at aatseel@usc.edu.
3.
Slavic and East European Studies Librarian and
Head of Collection Exchange Program
Doe/Moffitt Libraries
University of California, Berkeley
Hiring range: Associate Librarian I – Associate Librarian VI
$49,464 – $66,492, based upon qualifications
This is a full-time appointment available starting February 2012.
The University of California, Berkeley seeks a collaborative, service-oriented librarian to lead the Library’s research and teaching initiatives supporting Slavic and East European Studies, and to manage the Library’s collection exchange program.
The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian has primary responsibility for enhancing the collections and user-centered services in support of research, teaching, and scholarship related to countries of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Cultivating and sustaining strong connections with faculty and students associated with key academic departments and centers – mainly the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures and the Institute for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies – is critical to understanding and meeting the research and curricular needs for these scholars. The librarian provides research consultations for faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students in the required languages and subject areas; develops guides and web pages to facilitate user access to resources; offers orientations and instructional seminars; and contributes to reference services for the humanities and social sciences in the Doe/Moffitt Libraries.
The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian selects materials in all formats that are appropriate to the research and teaching needs of the UC Berkeley campus, and that are published in the countries of the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Materials are acquired through firm orders and approval plans with multiple vendors as well as through a well-developed exchange program. In order to effectively enhance access to the collection of print and digital materials and identify which materials should be shelved off-campus, the librarian works collaboratively with other campus colleagues specializing in international documents, social sciences, humanities, and area studies. Collection development is coordinated through a number of consortial agreements with libraries in the University of California system, Stanford University, and the Pacific Coast Slavic and East European Consortium (PAC SLAV). The Slavic and East European Studies Librarian maintains an awareness of scholarly communication issues, and identifies relevant online resources to purchase through campus funds or in group agreements within the California Digital Library and the Center for Research Libraries. On a limited basis, the librarian may select appropriate Slavic materials for the library at UC Santa Barbara.
Working closely with staff in the Acquisitions Department, as Head of the Collection Exchange Program this librarian is responsible for managing and assessing the Library’s exchange program with partner libraries, academies, and institutions. The Library’s Exchange Program provides Berkeley with significant publications not otherwise easily acquired. Exchange arrangements currently exist with partners in many countries, the large majority of which are in Russia and other countries of Eastern Europe.
UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show evidence or promise of such contributions.
The Environment
The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premiere public universities. In a highly diverse and intellectually rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 25,500 undergraduate students, 10,300 graduate students, and 2,000 faculty. The Library comprises 20 libraries, including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, collectively offering extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and build their related research skills. Through cooperative collection agreements and creative partnerships with other research libraries and foreign countries, the Library continues to explore new roles and approaches for research libraries. The Doe/Moffitt Libraries bring special focus to the humanities, social sciences, international and area studies and undergraduate services and the intersections between them. Discover more about the Library via our web sites: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu and http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff.
Qualifications
Required
- MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
- Degree in an area studies-related field (language, history, culture, or literature).
- Demonstrated comprehension of and competency in Russian.
- Demonstrated understanding of the information needs of researchers studying Eastern Europe.
- Familiarity with book trade and bibliographic resources of countries of this region.
- Experience or coursework in collection development and understanding of the evolving scholarly communication landscape.
- Experience or coursework in reference services using print and digital resources to support area studies, humanities, and social sciences research.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive public service.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff and campus user communities.
Desirable
- An advanced degree in a subject area pertinent to Slavic and East European Studies.
- Proficiency in other non-English languages of the region.
- Experience collaborating with faculty, students, and other campus stakeholders.
- Experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic setting
- Experience with cooperative library agreements at the regional, national, or international level.
- Experience developing innovative services to enhance research and/or teaching.
- Knowledge of cataloging and access issues for non-English language materials.
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
- Experience working effectively in an academic library or equivalent research environment.
The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.
Professional librarians at UC are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.
Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.
Deadline:
Consideration will be given to applications received by December 16, 2011
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by e-mail. Applications should include a letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications; a full resume of their education and relevant experience; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their qualifications for this position.
Send applications to:
Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
librec@library.berkeley.edu
(510) 642-3778
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
4.
The Siberian Academy for Government Service in Novosibirsk, Russia will be hiring a teacher of English language. Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree and speak some Russian. The teacher will recieve free housing, discounted meals, a visa invitation and full logistical support, and ample free time to pursue other private teaching opportunities. There is a great need for native English speakers in Novosibirsk and there will be no shortage of work opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your Russian, earn money, and serve a community that truly needs your skills.
Interested candidates should send a resume and brief letter to Leo Brown (leo.e.brown@gmail.com) a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Novosibirsk. Leo can answer any questions about this opportunity. Applications will be considered in order of receipt.
5.
TITLE: Administrative Assistant (Part-time or Full-time)
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC
DIVISION: Education Programs Division
ELIGIBILITY: Open to US Citizens
ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks an administrative assistant to provide administrative support for its Education Programs Division. The position is designed for candidates seeking either part-time or full-time work.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree or equivalent professional training;
- Minimum two years office experience;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Excellent oral & written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; and
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
TO APPLY
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
6.
TITLE: Program Coordinator
DIVISION: Civil Society Division (CSD)
LOCATION: Washington, DC
REPORTS TO: Program Officer
About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks a Program Coordinator for its technology for development programs, to be based in the Washington, DC, office with occasional travel to Eastern Europe and other program sites. IREX’s programs emphasize access to information as an essential element of a development strategy and work to ensure access for the otherwise marginalized is considered as part of donor and government policies.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing general backstopping and program administrative support, including coordination of assigned program activities and fulfilling donor requests for information
Together with other program staff, generating comprehensive reports for program funders and other audiences;
Writing, editing and formatting program publicity;
Monitoring financial reporting, reviewing budgets and expense reports, and recommending programmatic adjustments to overseas management staff;
Contributing to online program resources, including managing databases and program statistics;
Preparing wire and check requests as needed;
Arranging travel for program staff and consultants;
Maintaining collaborative work relationships with field offices and field representatives;
Participating in the research and development of new programs and program initiatives;
Other tasks as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA in international development, LIS or a related field, MA preferred;
Minimum 2 years of development program and grant management or backstopping experience;
Experience with public access to information programs such as libraries, telecenters, mobile applications or others in a development context;
Proficiency in Russian or Romanian a plus;
Exceptional writing and reporting skills;
Knowledge of relevant software, including MS Office and Publisher; Acrobat; SPSS would be a plus
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
Ability to work independently and proven ability to handle multiple tasks.
To Apply
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V – EOE
7.
Program Associate, American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its Initiative for Humanities and Culture and associated research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in advancing multidisciplinary projects and studies with some of the country’s leading humanities scholars. The Program Associate may also work on other projects. The ideal candidate will have: A Ph.D. in the humanities; three-five years of relevant project administration experience in a university, foundation, learned society, or non-profit; experience working with senior faculty; knowledge of policy issues in the humanities; strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills; successful grant writing expertise and familiarity with private foundations and other funding sources; and an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment. For more details and how to apply, go to www.amacad.org/hr/hrPositions.aspx
8.
TITLE: Program Associate
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer
DIVISION: Education Programs Division
LOCATION: Washington, DC
OPEN TO: Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks an entry-level Program Associate for its Education Programs Division to provide support to international education programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
· Work closely with the program team on overall program administration including providing logistical support to program participants and university hosts
· Create, maintain, and update information and financial records of program participants
· Track a wide range of information and data, maintaining accuracy and completeness
· Ensure compliance with organization and donor regulations
· General finance and administrative tasks
· Contribute to the overall success of the project
· Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience with, and interest in, international exchanges, higher education development programs;
· Knowledge of and experience with project design, grant management, proposal development, and budgeting;
· International study, work, or living experience;
· Knowledge of Eurasia;
· Knowledge of relevant regional language
· Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Excellent ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines
· Excellent attention to detail
· Excellent computer skills, including Excel
TO APPLY
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
9.
Legal translations – Nordic, Baltic languages, Finnish
Experis is expanding the pool of translators in Nordic and Baltic languages and Finnish for our legal translator program. If you know somebody who might be interested, please forward them this information – here is a brief description on our website: http://www.asetquality.com/CI_employment_Translators.html
Please note that US citizenship is required for this work. Also, our company used to be called ASET International, we are called Experis now, under new ownership.
Blanka Novotna
Interpreter Manager
Experis: Global Content Solutions Practice
6400 Arlington Boulevard, Third Floor
Falls Church, VA 22042
Office: 1-703-245-9359
Fax: 703-245-9401
Cell: 1-202-497-8397
Blanka.Novotna@experis.com
“Guiding clients strategically to create, manage and deliver information worldwide”
Visit our new website: www.experis.us/gcs
10.
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University
Harvard University invites applications for the new position of Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning.
Developing a strategic vision for the future of the Bok Center, and managing the growth and expansion required to fulfill its mission, are primary responsibilities of the Faculty Director. Reporting jointly to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
(FAS) and the Dean of Harvard College, she or he will be a leader in articulating the centrality of our teaching mission and elevating its profile on campus. Together with the Executive Director and other Bok Center colleagues, she or he will develop programs and services to support FAS instructors at all levels in enriching their classes with new materials, methods and technologies, and assessing their efficacy in teaching undergraduates. The Director’s portfolio will also include research in innovative pedagogies and assessment, and keeping faculty informed of important developments in higher education instruction, broadly defined. Even while exploring new teaching methods and instructional technologies, the Faculty Director will ensure that the Bok Center continues to offer and develop core programs and services that foster the fundamentals of good teaching.The successful candidate will have made significant contributions to scholarship and teaching in his or her academic field, and the development and evaluation of innovative pedagogies in liberal arts higher education. The Faculty Director will be appointed to an appropriate academic department or program in Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and have ongoing responsibility for teaching in its undergraduate curriculum. Basic Requirements: A PhD degree in a field represented in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, a record of publication and pedagogical innovation in higher education, and demonstrated leadership and senior management skills are required. Further information about this position and instructions for applying are available at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3782.
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1.
Title: Intern, Education Programs Division
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Program Officer, Education Programs Division
ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX is seeking an Intern to support its Education Programs Division. The intern will be based at IREX’s Washington, DC headquarters and will support and contribute to the administration of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program and UGRAD Program, as well as other tasks as assigned. The intern will perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks and will work closely with a Program Officer. The Intern must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. The intern must be able to commit to a minimum of 4 months of part-time employment. This position will be paid on an hourly basis. This internship is open immediately.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Providing general program administrative support;
· Arranging temporary housing for participants;
· Tracking program expenditures and documents;
· Assisting with various administrative tasks related to event preparation and implementation
· Other administrative and programmatic duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
The Intern must be well organized, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines. Other qualifications include:
- Interest in pursuing a career in international education; previous academic and/or professional experience in international education preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience in planning and organizing events preferred
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
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TO APPLY
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE – AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
2.
Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE)
Research Internship Announcement
http://www.ecmi.de/news/details/minority-map-and-timeline-of-europe-mmte-428/
MMTE Staff
Out-of-house Research Intern
1. Role/Tasks:
1.1. Research and write upon one country-minority entry
1.2 Update information on country-minority entries
1.3 Update information on other websites and add links to the MMTE
2. Position:
2.1 Three full-time positions/one four-month internship period
3. Remittance
3.1 Research will be contracted on a paid basis
Responsibilities
The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) is currently seeking three out-of-house interns for a four-month paid internship period from January to April 2012 to undertake research for the newly redesigned Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE). In collaboration with the General Coordinator and Project Leader/Editor, interns will research and write upon one country-minority entry with the use of the Minority Map and Timeline of Europe (MMTE) Template. Interns will have the opportunity to choose which country they would like to research upon, this being dependent upon if the country-minority entry has not already been completed. While interns may research upon a country they are not residing in, it is highly sought after that interns have very good knowledge of their chosen country-minority entry. Through both primary and secondary data use, will write upon the general environment/relations of the country and government concerning its minority population as well as further examining major communities living throughout the country. Responsibilities will also include locating statistical data concerning population numbers for the interactive map as well as writing events for the interactive timeline. During the internship, interns will update other information when necessary as well as add information from the MMTE and links to relevant websites.
Skills/Knowledge
Out-of-house interns will generally be based in the country that is being researched upon for the country-minority entry. Internships are intended for junior scholars who have recently finished a second degree (i.e master’s degree) in a pertinent discipline, and who have researched upon and have exposure to one of the regions, countries, and/or minorities of the Minority Map and Timeline of Europe. As research will be performed out-of-house, it is important that the applicant is able to work independently and meet deadlines. For these reasons, interns must have regular access to a computer, a reliable broadband Internet access, be able to commit to a full-time workload, and be willing to use Skype and e-mail during the internship period. The intern must be organized and have excellent communcations skills. Excellent English skills are required for this internship, while other language skills, particularly in the country of study, are extremely valuable.
Application by e-mail only, no phone calls please
Please provide a letter of motivation titled “MMTE Research Internship”, curriculum vitae, three reference details (including contact details/e-mail addresses), and short writing sample (5-7 pages), which may be an excerpt of an academic paper (not edited by someone else) that demonstrates knowledge of the regions, countries and/or minorities (in general or upon the intern’s specific choice) or other relevant disciplines, as well as English language competence. Applicants should also provide a list of three country-minority entries they are interested in researching upon. Applicants that are not selected for the internship period will be entered in a roster for future internship possibilities.
Dates/Contact
Due date for submissions: 25 November 2011
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by: 9 December 2011
Please forward all application materials to: William McKinney, mckinney[@]ecmi.de
3.
Summer Human Rights Internships in Russia
For International Relations and Studies, International Human Rights Law and Political
Science Students, Russian Studies and students of related fields
The International Youth Human Rights Movement (IYHRM) offers comprehensive internships in Voronezh, Russian Federation for undergraduate and graduate students serious about immersing themselves in issues effecting human rights in the CIS.
Come intern with the International Youth Movement for Human Rights (YHRM) in Voronezh, Russian Federation.
Work can include:
Human rights related research and academic writing involving human rights issues in East
Europe, Russia and Central Asia
Lobbying and engagement of the OSCE, the UN, and the EU
Helping to coordinate actions of the Eurasia Idea Network: a broad network of human rights defenders
Brainstorming advocacy campaigns effecting freedom of assembly, expression, arbitrary detentions and torture; fair and transparent governmental practice, tolerance
Coordinating with sister organizations, such as CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen
Participation and the Moscow Helsinki Group
Writing journalism, press releases; helping to find powerful outlets for emerging information
Translation and Interpretation
Travel within the CIS liaising with partner organizations
Participating in and helping to plan YHRM’s annual human rights training for students and professionals in Moscow and other workshops and seminars
Why intern in human rights with YHRM?
A chance to design your own internship and set your own goals
A chance to immerse yourself in a unique community of thinkers devoted to building a more fair and just society
To build lasting relationships with human rights defenders which can inform future work
To work in a field of action requiring the application of political, legal, cultural, lingual and communications knowledge and skills
To gain a rare body of knowledge on the human rights situation in Russia
Qualifications:
Have advanced Russian or an equivalent based upon experience
Have at least three months experience living, volunteering, studying or working in the former Soviet Union
Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field
Have demonstrated the flexibility and outlook required for work in Russia
Maintain a minimum 3.3 gpa
Application Process
Submit a resume and personal statement to Dimitri Makarov at orlovets@gmail.com and Anna Dobrovolskaya at anna.dobrovolskaya@gmail.com Personal statements should include details on your Russian experience, your experience working in Russian-speaking countries and why you want to intern with YHRM. Include as header “resume_your name.”
Submit one current scanned copy of your college transcript
Instruct references to submit 2 notes of reference via email. These people should be verifiable, e.g. professors/employers or others we can google. Instruct references to include your name in the subject line, i.e. Reference_John Smith.
Once selected, final applicants will have a skype interview
The deadline for summer internship applications are March 1st
Internshps run roughtly from June 1st until September 1st although these dates are negotiable
While YHRM assists with letters of invitation, all travel arrangements must be made by the applicant. Upon arrival, YHRM will connect the intern with a realtor to help find accommodation. Interns can anticipate budgeting 300-500 dollars a month for short term accommodation in Voronezh.
For more information on us, please visit http://yhrm.org/
Some YHRM Faces
Dimitri Makarov
Dmitri Makarov is a human rights activist and expert. He currently serves as a program coordinator for both the International Youth Human Rights Movement and the Moscow Helsinki Group. Mr. Makarov leads YHRM and MHG’s cooperative efforts to promote fundamental human rights, including the freedom of assembly and association. In his role at the Youth Human Rights Movement, Mr. Makarov supports activities that span borders and link activists from more than 35 countries to promote innovative, international exchanges.
Anastasia Nikitina
Anastasia Nikitina lives in Voronezh and spends her time between that city, Vladimir, Orel and Moscow. She is a member of the Coordinating Council of the International Youth Human Rights Movement .
Victoria Gromova
Victoria Gromova, director of fund raising and coordinator of international operations, is from Vladimir. She studied economics at Vladimir Governmental University. She was a volunteer at YHRM before beginning to work with them in 2005. She currently working on the international mission in Belarus and on prisoners rights.
Human Rights House in Voronezh
Our office is located in central Voronezh. It is one of the oldest buildings in Voronezh (which was 95 percent destroyed during the war). Voronezh itself is a night train from Moscow and Kazan, a convenient over-land transportation hub for travel to Ukraine, the Caucasus and the Black Sea. According to the
2010 census, it has a population of 890,000 people (see wiki for more details
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voronezh
4.
IREX Fellowships
IREX is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program and Short Term Travel Grants Program.These research support programs offer US scholars and professionals the opportunity to conduct policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Researchers are also able to increase their understanding of current regional issues, develop and sustain international networks, and directly contribute to the formation of US public policy by conducting research on topics vital to the academic and policy-making communities.
The fellowships provide logistical support, international airfare, a living/housing stipend, visa support, emergency evacuation insurance, and, in many countries, field office support.
The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to conduct policy- relevant field research in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. The Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG) is a short-term, flexible program for postdoctoral scholars and professionals to conduct targeted, policy-relevant research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. For details and how to apply, go to www.irex.org.
5.
John Smith Memorial Trust Fellowship
The John Smith Memorial Trust is now accepting applications for its 2012 Fellowship Programme.
Applications for Fellowships are invited from the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine. The Fellowship aims to strengthen and deepen awareness of good governance through a three week programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of organisations within a long established democracy.
Selection is based on a combination of the leadership potential of the applicant and the quality of the action plan they propose. Action plans are pieces of work or policy problems which the Fellows want to explore while in the UK. The “ideal” candidate will be aged 25-40, working in politics, local administration, business, the media, the arts or civil society, with a track record of achievement in the area of good governance and public service. The deadline for applications is 31st December 2011. For more details and how to apply, go to http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/web/site/Programme/how_to_apply.asp
6.
Virginia Foundation, Fellowship
The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities offers a research and writing fellowship targeted for the humanities. Fellowships are open to faculty members in the humanities, independent scholars, and others working on projects in the humanities.
Applicants need not have advanced degrees, but the VFH generally does not support work toward a degree. Postdoctoral applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for projects other than dissertation revisions. Stipend of up to $15,000 per semester; summer fellows receive less. The deadline is 12/1/2011. For more information and how to apply, go to www.virginiafoundation.org/research/fellowships/
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Mary Lily Research Grant
The Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s History and Culture, part of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University, announces the availability of Mary Lily Research Grants for research travel to our collections. The Sallie Bingham Center documents the public and private lives of women through a wide variety of published and unpublished sources. Collections of personal papers, family papers, and organizational records complement print sources such as books and periodicals. Particular strengths of the Sallie Bingham Center are feminism in the U.S., women’s prescriptive literature from the 19th & 20th centuries, girls’ literature, zines, artist’s books by women, gender & sexuality, and the history and culture of women in the South. An overview of our collecting areas can be found here:
http://bit.ly/BinghamOverview.
Mary Lily Research grants are available to any faculty member, graduate or undergraduate student, or independent scholar with a research project requiring the use of materials held by the Sallie Bingham Center. Grant money may be used for travel, photocopying, and living expenses while pursuing research at the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Applicants must live outside of a 100-mile radius from Durham, NC. The maximum award per applicant is $1,000. The deadline for application is January 31, 2012 by 5:00 PM EST.
Recipients will be announced in March 2012. Grants must be used between April 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. For more information and to download a copy of the application form, please visit:
http://bit.ly/ResearchGrants. Visit the website at http://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/bingham
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Berkshire Conference Article Prize
Inviting Nominations for the 2011 Berkshire Conference Article Prize. Editors and authors are invited to submit articles published in the year 2011 for consideration for the Berkshire Conference Article Prize, awarded for an article in any field of history published in 2011 by a woman who is normally resident in North America. Articles need not focus on women’s history. Three (3) copies of the article should be forwarded no later than January 15, 2012 to Faye Dudden, Department of History, 318 Alumni Hall, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY 13346. If you are sending copies or offprints, please send three. Do not send the entire journal in which the article appears. Information on previous years’ winners can be found at the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians’ web site (www.berksconference.org).
Articles may be nominated by journals or by the author herself; journals may nominate more than one article. Jointly published articles are acceptable, as are articles that have appeared in collections, but only if they were published for the first time in 2011.
They must not be reprints of articles published in previous years. Journals should indicated in a cover letter that they are submitting articles for the prize competition, and include a contact phone number and e-mail address at the journal. Submissions coming directly from authors should contain a contact address (including e-mail) for the author. Winners are notified in early summer and will be publicly acknowledged in an official announcement on the Berkshire website and other public sites. The winning author will receive a $500 award. For further information, please contact Faye Dudden at fdudden@colgate.edu. Visit the website at http://berksconference.org/
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Supported Residencies, Institute for Advanced Study–Paris
The Institute for Advanced Study–Paris (IAS-Paris) invites you to submit applications for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 academic years for five- or nine- month residencies. Longer stays (i.e. nine months) are given priority for 2013-2014. IAS-Paris is planning to host about fifteen guest researchers for
2012-2013 and about twenty-five guest researchers for 2013-2014 to work on research projects of their choice. Deadline for applications: 20 January 2012.
For more information go to http://www.paris-iea.fr/En/evenement/appel-candidature-iea-paris-pour-Les-annees-universitaires-2012-2013-et-2013-2014
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Social Science Research Council, Eurasia Program Fellowship
The Eurasia Program offers three types of fellowship support in 2011, providing financial and academic support to graduate students in the early stages of dissertation development, Ph.D. candidates near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities, and young scholars within five years of the completion of their Ph.D. Pre- Dissertation Awards (PDAs) enable early stage graduate students to perform initial field assessments of up to 4 weeks for archival exploration, preliminary interviews, and other forms of feasibility studies related to their dissertations. Proposals should reflect a clear plan for initial field assessment, require a budget of less than $4,000, and clearly articulate the policy relevance of the proposed project. Dissertation Development Awards (DDAs) are intended to provide one year of support to enable the prompt completion of a PhD dissertation.
We anticipate offering approximately 10 DDAs (with stipends up to $18,000 and $4,000 of possible supplemental funding) to advanced graduate students who have completed their fieldwork. Applicants should pay serious attention to the policy-relevant aspects of their research. Post-Doctoral Research Awards (PDRAs) provide research funds to early- career scholars who have been awarded their PhD within the last five years to support the furthering of the work initiated in their dissertations or the launching of their first post-dissertation research project. Applicants will be expected to secure overhead agreements from their institution of employment (for no more than 10% of the total award amount). Research funds may be used for travel, data collection, software, research assistance, salary, or other forms of scholarly development.
Applicants must present a clear research and writing plan, highlighting their publication strategy and discussing the policy relevance of the proposed work. For details and how to apply, go to http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/eurasia-fellowship/
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Patriciu Eurasia Center
The mission of the Atlantic Council is to renew the transatlantic community for 21st century global challenges. The Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center serves as the Atlantic Council’s focal point for work related to issues in this region, which encompasses the Central and Eastern Europe, the Black and Caspian Sea littoral states, Russia, and Central Asia. Issues of particular importance to the Eurasia Center include trade and economy (regional economic integration, business development, and trade facilitation); and energy (oil and natural gas pipelines, other energy transmission corridors, resource exploration, and energy security concerns); and others (migration, governance, the environment, and security).
The Program conducts research and project activities on these and other topics.
The program seeks well-organized, highly reliable, motivated candidates with excellent writing skills and who thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative. The position is not paid, but candidates gain valuable skills, experience, knowledge, and contacts in the Washington, DC, policy community.
Interns for the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center provide important research and logistical support to assist these efforts and support program staff. They work closely with the Program Director, the Director of Programs, the Assistant Director, and Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum staff. Interns are also encouraged to pursue their own research projects and to write and publish their own policy briefs or blog posts.
Duties are not limited to, but will include:
• Conduct research to support the activities of the Director and his deputies.
• Manage program contacts and knowledge.
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
• Handle an array of logistical issues for program events and activities.
• Write analytical pieces for publication on the New Atlanticist blog.
• Help draft and edit policy briefs and task force reports.
Each intern is responsible for completing all tasks stated above and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least a college senior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate.
• Must demonstrate proven interest in international affairs with an emphasis on trade, economics, energy, or the Eurasia region.
• Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
• Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior figures.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.
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Residential Fellowships, University of Texas Austin
For the 2012-13 theme, the Institute for Historical Studies at The University of Texas at Austin envisions a fundamental and substantive re-thinking of scholarly approaches to diplomacy as a worldwide, multi-disciplinary, historical practice. Applicants should state unambiguously how they take a new and creative position vis a vis the individuals, communities, and states that have frequently defined the historical study of diplomacy. We are particularly interested in exploring the meaning and practice of diplomacy in pre-modern times and non-Western societies and in a wide range of questions. For further information on the IHS, the theme, the programming, and applications for residential fellowships for 2012-13, see the IHS website:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/historicalstudies
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Two-week Fellowship, Likhachev Foundation
The Likhachev Foundation is accepting applications for a 2-week fellowship in St. Petersburg in May 2012.
The name of the program is Cultural Fellowships in Russia and its purpose is to bring to St. Petersburg professionals who are currently working on projects about Russian culture (books, exhibitions, theatre productions, films, festivals, conferences, etc.) For details about the program go to http://cf.lfond.spb.ru/ The fellowship will take place in St. Petersburg in May 7 – 20 2012, and the deadline for applications is January 22, 2012.
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Visit to Collections Funding, Columbia University Libraries
The Columbia University Libraries (CUL) invites applications from scholars and researchers to a new program designed to facilitate access to Columbia’s special and unique collections. CUL will award ten
(10) grants of $2500 each on a competitive basis to researchers who can demonstrate a compelling need to consult CUL holdings for their work. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2012. Awards will be made by April 1, 2012 for research at Columbia during the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
Application forms and additional information are available at: http://library.columbia.edu/indiv/spcol/research_awards.html
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Doctoral Funding, American Research Institute of the South Caucasus
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, and/or Azerbaijan).
Awards will be made for a maximum of $1500 each.
Projects in all fields in the social sciences and humanities are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the Southern Caucasus.
The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel to and/or living expenses in the Southern Caucasus.
During his/her stay in the Southern Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC sponsored presentation on a subject related to his/her research.
The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any publication that emerges from the research carried during the fellowship. Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule, budget, and curriculum vitae, by December 30, 2011 to info@arisc.org. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. All information must be received by December 30, 2011 in order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship. Please see http://arisc.org/RESOURCES/Funding-Opportunities/ARISC-Fellowships for more information.
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Doctoral and Master’s Level Funding, Central European University
The History Department at CEU Budapest offers competitive fellowships for MA and PhD programs.
The department invites applications for the 1) one- year MA program, designed for students who have completed at least a four-year Bachelor’s degree;
2) two-year MA program, designed for those who have completed a three-year Bachelor’s degree; and
3) PhD program. All academic programs start in September 2012. The application deadline is January 25, 2012. Apply at www.ceu.hu/admissions. Early applications are encouraged.
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Postdoctoral Funding, The ICI Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry
The ICI Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry announces six post-doctoral fellowships on the topic “Complementarity and Wholes Which Are Not One”
within the core project “Tension/Spannung”. Like the notion of tension, that of ‘complementarity’ is deceptively simple: it is just as unquestioningly embraced in some contexts as it is rejected in others.
The divergent attitudes towards complementarity have much to do with different ways in which this notion conjures up the figure of a whole and specifies the relationship between parts. With the focus for 2012-13, the ICI Berlin seeks to inquire about the potential and limits of complementarity for reconsidering questions of totality, the whole and the relation of parts within different fields and to explore further how diverse cultures and discourses can be brought into productive confrontation beyond indifferent coexistence and violent conflict. The ICI Berlin invites scholars from all disciplines – including literary and art studies, history and philosophy of science, postcolonial, feminist and queer studies, and the social sciences – to link their individual projects to the topic of “Complementarity and Wholes Which Are Not One” and engage in a joint exploration with other fellows at the Institute. We especially welcome applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in scholarly research.
Interested applicants should consult the announcement at http://www.ici-berlin.org/fellowships/announcement/ and send their application by e-mail only to the address indicated there. Application deadline: 6 January 2012.
