ASEEES is sponsoring grants annually, at a maximum of $6,000 each, for the purposes of conducting doctoral dissertation research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia in any aspect of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies in any discipline.  

Please read carefully the grant eligibility on the program website before starting the application process.

Only current ASEEES student members are eligible to apply. If you are currently not a member, you can become a member first and then apply.

Application Deadline:  March 20, 11:59pm Hawaii Time

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form (below)
• Research proposal (max. 1000 words) 
• Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
• confirmation that applicant has not previously held a major dissertation research fellowship (prior to disbursement of funds, ASEEES will contact the home department to verify candidate’s standing and funding levels);
• confirmation that applicant has not previously held the ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant;
• Graduate transcript (unofficial transcript allowed)
• Two (2) letters of professional reference

Application Instructions:
 

• Review the program website and the application form first to make sure you are eligible and that you have the necessary information and documents to upload.
• You can save an incomplete draft of the application and return to it later. However, once you hit "Submit", you will not be able to edit.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your reference letters are submitted by your referees. You should let them know that they will receive an email instruction once you submit your application. 
• The application deadline is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.
• Do not send any applications to ASEEES via e-mail or mail. All documents must be uploaded below.  Do not send your transcripts, proposals or other documents to the ASEEES office. They will be discarded.

Research Proposal:
 Your research proposal is the most critical part of the application. Please limit the statement to 1,000 words, excluding footnotes and the bibliography. Longer proposals will not be considered.

 Please follow this outline when preparing your proposal, being certain to use the section headings provided and explicitly addressing all of the requested information.

a) Research Objective: Describe in detail your research question(s) and objective(s).

b) Research Plan: Explain your research plan, including the timeline and locations where you intend to undertake your research. Please include:  
 

• Information regarding the institution(s) where you would like to conduct your research and why your research would benefit from conducting research at that institution;
• Specific materials, sources, libraries, archives (including the archive name/number, if known), and consultations with local colleagues upon which you will draw for your research;
• Description of any problems you foresee in carrying out the proposed research and any alternate plans you have conceived should your original proposal prove to be unfeasible; and
• Any relevant correspondence you have had with the scholars or institutions with which you would like to work (please attach any letters of affiliation to the end of the research proposal).

c) Research Methodology: Describe in detail your intended research methodology. How does your research engage with methods and approaches within your discipline and/or Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies?

d) Budget: Provide a budget for how the grant funds will be used.

Application Review: 

 All files are reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel that values clarity of argument to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Thanks to the generosity of donors and members, the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies is sponsoring grants up to $6,000 for the purposes of summer dissertation writing on any aspect of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies in any discipline. For more information on eligibility see https://www.aseees.org/programs/aseees-summer-dissertation.

Application Deadline:  March 20, 11:59pm Hawaii Time
Application Requirements:
 

• a proposal: a two-page, single-spaced, 1000-word (excluding footnotes, bibliography) description of the dissertation’s scope, analytical framework, and methodology, and a timeline of the writing to be completed during the grant period;
• a CV no longer than two pages;
• graduate transcript(s) (unofficial copy allowed);
• confirmation that applicant has not previously held a major dissertation research fellowship or ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant (prior to disbursement of funds, ASEEES will contact the home department to verify candidate’s standing and funding levels);
• confirmation that dissertation does not include a significant in-region research component;
• two letters of professional reference  (one must be from the main dissertation/thesis adviser)

 Application Instructions:
 

• Review the program website and the application form first to make sure you are eligible and that you have the necessary information and documents to upload.
• You can save an incomplete draft of the application and return to it later. However, once you hit "Submit", you will not be able to edit.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your reference letters are submitted by your referees. You should let them know that they will receive an email prompt. 
• The application deadline is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.
• Do not send any applications to ASEEES via e-mail or mail. All documents must be uploaded below.  Do not send your transcripts, proposals or other documents to the ASEEES office. They will be discarded.

Proposal:

Your proposal is the most critical part of the application. Please limit the statement to 1,000 words, excluding footnotes and the bibliography. Longer proposals will not be considered.

Please follow this outline when preparing your proposal, being certain to use the section headings provided and explicitly addressing all of the requested information.

a) Research and Writing Objectives: Describe in detail your research question(s) and writing objective(s). What is your dissertation’s scope, analytical framework, and methodology? Provide a timeline of the writing to be completed during the grant period. How do approaches, concepts, and debates in your discipline inform your writing and research? What interventions are you making in your field?

b) Writing Plan: Explain your writing plan, including the timeline for completion of specific sections or chapters, and how they fit into the larger dissertation project. Include:

• A description of the research and writing you have already completed in preparation for the proposed work;
• A description of any problems you foresee in carrying out the proposed writing plan and any alternate plans you have conceived should your original proposal prove to be unfeasible.

Application Review:
All files are reviewed by an interdisciplinary panel that values clarity of argument to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Application Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 PM Hawaii Time and May 1 at 11:59 PM Hawaii Time (pending funding availability)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed online application form, including:
• Internship description, including career objectives, previous work, travel and educational experiences that have prepared you for the kind of internship you are proposing, relationship of internship to Russian studies, and professional work experience (beyond academia) that you will obtain from this internship (max. 750 words)
• Letter from the host organization confirming internship offer (.PDF, suggested length <1 page)
• Academic cv (preferred) or professional resume
• Graduate transcripts OR proof of matriculation in graduate program (for incoming students only)
• One (1) letter of reference from individuals (such as an advisor or employer) who can speak to your preparedness for the proposed internship and your background in Russian studies.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Review the program website and the application form first to make sure you are eligible and that you have the necessary information and documents to upload.
• You can save an incomplete draft of the application and return to it later. However, once you hit "Submit", you will not be able to edit.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your reference letters are submitted by your referees prior to the deadline. You should let them know that they will receive an email prompting them to upload their letters.
• The application deadline is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.
• Do not send any applications to ASEEES via e-mail or mail. All documents must be uploaded on the online application site.  Do not send your transcripts, proposals or other documents to the ASEEES office. They will be discarded.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All files are reviewed by a committee made up of ASEEES members and/or professionals in non-academic sectors. Applicants will be notified of their status in early April (March deadline) or early June (May deadline).

CONTACT:

If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at aseees.grants@pitt.edu 

The Stephen F. Cohen–Robert C. Tucker Dissertation Completion Fellowship for Russian Historical Studies will provide a maximum stipend of $28,000 for doctoral students at US, regardless of citizenship, to complete their dissertation in Russian historical studies. The program is open to students in any discipline whose dissertation topics are within 19th-early 21st century Russian historical studies.

The program is open to students in any discipline as long as their dissertation topics are within the scope of 19th–early 21st century Russian historical studies.  Please read carefully the fellowship scope and eligibility on the program website before starting the application process. 

Only current ASEEES student members are eligible to apply. If you are currently not a member, you can become a member first and then apply.

Application Deadline: January 29, 2025, 11:59pm Hawaii Time

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form below
• Dissertation Proposal (no more than five pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman, 11- or 12-point font) 
• Bibliography (no more than two pages) 
• Dissertation Table of Contents 
• A dissertation chapter that is neither the introduction, conclusion, nor literature review. Chapter should be no more than 25 double-spaced pages in Times New Roman 11- or 12-point font, or a representative excerpt from a longer chapter.
• One-page timeline outlining schedule for completing and successfully defending the dissertation  during the Fellowship tenure. You must explain when you will write and revise each chapter.
• Curriculum vitae 
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant’s dissertation advisor that includes confirmation of applicant's ABD status, the viability of the proposed timeline for completion, and end of doctoral funding in years subsequent to the fellowship year. One letter must be from a scholar who is both a member of the applicant’s supervisory committee and a member of ASEEES. 

 Application Instructions:

• Review the program website and the application form first to make sure you are eligible and that you have the necessary information and documents to upload.
• You can save an incomplete draft of the application and return to it later. However, once you hit "Submit", you will not be able to edit.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your reference letters are submitted by your referees by the deadline. You should let them know that they will receive an email instruction once you submit your application.
• The application deadline is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.
• Do not send any applications to ASEEES via e-mail or mail. All documents must be uploaded below.  Do not send your transcripts, proposals or other documents to the ASEEES office. They will be discarded.

The Stephen F. Cohen–Robert C. Tucker Dissertation Research Fellowship (CTDRF) Program for Russian Historical Studies will provide a maximum stipend of $28,000 for doctoral students at US universities, regardless of citizenship, toconduct dissertation research in Russian historical studies. The program is open to students in any discipline whose dissertation topics are within 19th-early 21st century Russian historical studies.

The program is open to students in any discipline as long as their dissertation topics are within the scope of 19th–early 21st century Russian historical studies.  Please read carefully the fellowship scope and eligibility on the program website before starting the application process. 

Only current ASEEES student members are eligible to apply. If you are currently not a member, you can become a member first and then apply.
 

Application Deadline:  January 29, 2025, 11:59pm Hawaii Time

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form
• Research proposal (max. 2000 words) 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Graduate transcript(s) 
• Two (2) letters of professional reference 
• One (1) language evaluation reference*

* All applicants must submit a language evaluation, regardless of whether they are a native speaker of their primary research language. Language evaluators will be asked to indicate how long and in what context they know the applicant and rank the applicant’s language skills in reading, writing, speaking. While a professional language instructor or faculty member is preferred, applicants whose primary research languages are less commonly taught may also designate a native speaker of the language to evaluate their language skills. The language evaluator cannot be related to the applicant.

Application Instructions:

• Review the program website and the application form first to make sure you are eligible and that you have the necessary information and documents to upload.
• You can save an incomplete draft of the application and return to it later. However, once you hit "Submit", you will not be able to edit.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your reference letters are submitted by your referees by the deadline. You should let them know that they will receive an email prompt.
• The application deadline is firm.  No late applications will be accepted.
• Do not send any applications to ASEEES via e-mail or mail. All documents must be uploaded below.  Do not send your transcripts, proposals or other documents to the ASEEES office. They will be discarded.

Research Proposal:

Your research proposal is the most critical part of the application. Please limit the statement to 2,000 words, excluding footnotes and the bibliography. Longer proposals will not be considered.

Please follow this outline when preparing your proposal, being certain to use the section headings provided and explicitly addressing all of the requested information.

a) Research Objective: Describe in detail your research question(s) and objective(s). How do approaches, concepts, and debates in your discipline and/or Russian historical studies inform your research?

b) Preparatory Work Completed: Describe the preparatory work you have completed such as research conducted, contacts made, etc. The selection committee expects you to have completed all preparatory work that can be done in the US before you begin your proposed research abroad.

c) Research Plan: Explain your research plan, including the timeline and locations where you intend to undertake your research. Please include:  

• Information regarding the institution(s) where you would like to conduct your research and why your research would benefit from conducting research at that institution;
• Specific materials, sources, libraries, archives (including the archive name/number, if known), and consultations with local colleagues upon which you will draw for your research;
• Description of any problems you foresee in carrying out the proposed research and any alternate plans you have conceived should your original proposal prove to be unfeasible; and
• Any relevant correspondence you have had with the scholars or institutions with which you would like to work (please attach any letters of affiliation to the end of the research proposal).

d) Research Methodology: Describe in detail your intended research methodology. How does your research engage with methods and approaches within your discipline and/or Russian historical studies?

e) Impact of Research: Provide a brief description of the significance of the proposed research for the field of Russian historical studies.