Visiting Fellow Applications
The Russia and Eurasia Program at The Fletcher School welcomes applications for Visiting Fellowships. Review is conducted on the rolling basis throughout the year. This opportunity is directed to anyone interested in performing research related to international affairs. Visiting Fellows are expected to spend a semester or an academic year in residence at The Fletcher School as part of our vibrant community of research, teaching, and practice. The initiative is intended to build international relationships through an exchange of ideas and develop a network of experts working to promote the rule of law, regional peace and security, and a better understanding of international relations. We welcome you to read more about the initiative below and consider joining us as a Visiting Fellow.
The Fletcher School looks to host scholars and practitioners from any region of the world interested in conflicts and conflict resolution in Eurasia, domestic politics, economies, and foreign polices of countries in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia, and these countries’ relations with one another and the United States. Visiting Fellows are expected to conduct research on-site and enjoy access to the intellectual resources of The Fletcher School, Tufts University, and other globally renowned academic institutions in the Boston area.
The Program provides:
- mentorship by a Fletcher professor;
- shared office space and limited administrative support;
- use of a computer for the duration of the appointment, if required;
- library borrowing privileges at Fletcher’s Ginn Library and all other Tufts libraries as well as at Harvard libraries;
- access to Tufts facilities and events;
- opportunities to audit up to two classes per semester and attend events at Fletcher, including by-invitation seminars at the Russia and Eurasia Program.
Expectations
We welcome applications from experts and practitioners from any country who wish to spend a semester or an academic year at The Fletcher School, doing research and networking. Visiting Fellows can come from universities, think tanks, governments, or the private sector.
Visiting Fellows are expected to
- commit to one semester or one academic year in residence at Fletcher;
- present at least two guest lectures or seminars in English at Fletcher;
- attend and participate in Russia and Eurasia Program events and team meetings;
- contribute at least one article to The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs;
- be available for weekly office hours with faculty, researchers, and students with related interests;
- be fluent in both written and spoken English;
- complete all visa application steps with the assistance of the Tufts International Center;
- purchase health insurance that meets J-1 visa requirements upon arrival in the United States.
Learn more about the program’s current Visiting Fellows here and former Visiting Fellows here.
Costs and Logistical Considerations
Visiting Fellows (or sending institutions) are expected to cover their living expenses, lodging and health insurance costs, the $5,000 per semester Visiting Fellow fee, and visa fees to the Tufts International Center.
Financial support for Visiting Fellows with Kazakhstani citizenship may be available through the Bolashak International Scholarship.
Visiting Fellows are expected to live within commuting distance of campus. If needed, we will provide sources of information for housing options and health insurance, but Visiting Fellows will need to secure their own lodging and health insurance. If you have questions about the initiative, please write to mikhail.troitskiy@tufts.edu.
Application Materials
Application documents should be submitted in English and should be emailed to mikhail.troitskiy@tufts.edu. The following application materials are required:
- completed application form (please download the form, fill it out, save it with your last name in the title, and submit it);
- cover letter;
- CV;
- two names and institutional email addresses for referees who may be contacted by the Program.