Postdoctoral Fellows
The Postdoctoral Fellows Program enables junior scholars who have recently received the Ph.D. to spend a semester or an academic year at the Harriman Institute without any obligations other than the revision of their dissertation for publication in book form. Fellows are encouraged to share their work by giving a public presentation, and to participate in lectures and other events. Fellows may use the Harriman Resource Center and the Columbia Libraries.
Application details may be found in the announcement posted to the right.
Harriman Institute of Columbia University
2012-2013 Core Project Corruption and Patronage Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Harriman Institute of Columbia University invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships through its 2012-2013 core project, Corruption and Patronage. This fellowship is for the academic year 2012-2013 and is open to scholars conducting research related to the theme. The fellowship will cover a 9-month period, beginning September 1, 2012, and comes with a stipend of $40,000.
About the Core Project
The 2012-2013 Core Project, directed by Kimberly Marten, will investigate from a variety of academic and policy perspectives the definitions, significance, costs, benefits, and trajectories of corruption and patronage (also called clientelism), both within Eurasian societies and comparatively. Are corruption and patron/client favoritism ills that impede a society’s progress, or instead a good way to get things done in societies without well institutionalized legal systems? Are patronage-based clans a viable alternative to the modern state as a governance mechanism? How did the West get good governance, and is there anything that the outside world can realistically do to encourage its development in Eurasia—or are efforts in that direction naive, bound to be resented, and doomed to have their resources diverted within the very system they hoped to eradicate? The project director has a special interest in how these questions apply to security institutions and armed non-state actors in the post-Soviet space and Afghanistan, but the scope of the project is broad, interdisciplinary, and open. Activities include dedicated workshops and small conferences throughout the year, and preparation of general interest outreach materials.
Application Process
Please see posted announcement to the right for all details on requirements, eligibility, and the application process.
All application materials (including letters of reference) must be received by the Institute on or before January 31, 2012.
For questions, please contact Barbara Singleton at 212-854-6219.
Harriman Institute and Global Centers of Columbia University
2012-2013 INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship for the Study of Central Asia
The Harriman Institute and the Global Centers of Columbia University invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the International Network to Expand Regional and Collaborative Teaching (INTERACT) program at Columbia University, which was launched in 2010. This fellowship is for the academic year 2012-13 and is open to scholars conducting research on Central Asia. The fellowship will cover a 10-month period beginning August 1, 2011, and comes with a stipend of $45,000 plus benefits.
About INTERACT
INTERACT is a pioneering program at Columbia University that focuses on developing global studies in the undergraduate curriculum through a network of postdoctoral scholars focused on cross-regional, trans-regional, and interdisciplinary study. Several Columbia University INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowships will be offered in the 2012-2013 academic year, with candidates selected by centers and institutes across the University. Candidates will function as liaisons between their home office and the INTERACT network of scholars with other regional and disciplinary specializations.
INTERACT’s primary goal is to improve global literacy among Columbia students and equip them to be leaders in a globalizing world. These objectives will be met through innovative courses, participating in institute programs and events and an annual educator workshop organized collaboratively by INTERACT Fellows.
The Harriman Institute and Global Centers are pleased to offer one INTERACT Fellowship to an outstanding scholar of Central Asia with a demonstrated emphasis on global context and connections.
Requirements
The Harriman Institute and Global Centers’ INTERACT Fellows will devote half their time to teaching and working with other Fellows on INTERACT programming including an annual workshop/conference, and half time to his or her own research and writing. The Fellow’s curricular responsibility would be to develop one course each semester (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013), preferably in coordination with Columbia’s developing Global Core Curriculum (for more information see: http://www.college.columbia.edu/core/classes/mc.php). Each Fellow is required to be in residence in the New York City area and participate in all activities of the INTERACT program collaborative.
Eligibility
We encourage applications from all academic disciplines. At least some part of the applicant’s research should focus on Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan.
Fellowships are open to young scholars who have received (or will have received) the Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from July 31, 2009 to June 30, 2012.
Recipients must complete all their Ph.D. requirements (completed and filed the dissertation) by June 30, 2012.
Application Process
The following list of materials is required for all applicants:
Completed Application Form (posted to the right)
Curriculum Vitae
Course proposal: 1-2 page proposal for two undergraduate courses to be offered at Columbia University. These courses are to be offered without prerequisites, and must emphasize cross-
border, trans-regional, and interdisciplinary approaches. These course proposals are meant to convey a sense of your teaching interests beyond the special field of your research.
Research proposal: 2-3 page statement describing the research project you would pursue at Columbia University if awarded a fellowship, indicating its relation (if any) to your doctoral dissertation, as well as its relation to the mission of HI and Global Centers.
A writing sample, such as an article or dissertation chapter.
Letters of recommendation: 2 letters of reference (signed and sealed or emailed) that include an evaluation of your research and teaching proposals.
Previous Education: Indicate on your curriculum vitae each college and university you have attended, with the inclusive dates.
All application materials (including letters of reference) must be received by the Institute on or before January 31, 2012. Candidates may be invited for a phone interview. All evaluations made in connection with applications received are confidential.
Awards will be announced no later than March 2012.
Please send completed application materials by email to Lydia Hamilton at lch2111@columbia.edu
by January 31, 2012. Letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the referees to Ms. Hamilton by that deadline. For questions, please contact Lydia Hamilton at 212-854-6239.
For more information, please see www.harriman.columbia.edu and http://globalcenters.columbia.edu/.
Visiting Scholars
In recognition of their contributions to Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet studies, the Harriman Institute is host to Visiting Scholars who are faculty members from other universities, independent researchers (at the Ph.D. level or its equivalent), and other professionals working in the field. Visiting Scholar is a courtesy title which does not signify a formal association with the University. Individuals named to this title may not claim a University affiliation for the purpose of applying for grants and contracts and should not represent themselves in their publications and correspondence as having a University affiliation. Visiting Scholar status carries no stipend or fellowship.
The title of Visiting Scholar is generally reserved for persons in one of five categories: (1) Members of academic institutions (including graduate students). If the person is from the New York metropolitan area, he or she must be on leave from their home institution; (2) officials and former officials of government or non-government organizations, such as the United Nations, and their affiliates; (3) members of research laboratories or institutions; (4) practicing professionals and creative artists; (5) such other persons who will contribute to the intellectual activity of the University, as approved by the Office of the Associate Provost on the request of the school or department. Individuals may be named Visiting Scholars for up to one year. Renewals for a second year are granted only in exceptional cases.
Upon selection by the Institute Affiliations Committee and approval by the Provost, Visiting Scholars are entitled to certain limited rights and privileges. Scholars are issued a card entitling them to free reading privileges in Columbia's libraries. The University charges a monthly fee of $30.00 for borrowing privileges. Visiting Scholars are issued a Columbia e-mail account at no charge. Scholars may also use other facilities at the University such as the Computer Center, the Audio/Visual Aids Center, and the gymnasium—all subject to the individual regulations of the department or center involved.
Visiting Scholars have access to the Harriman Institute Resource Center and are welcome to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Institute. Visiting Scholars are not entitled to office space, photocopying, postage or telephone privileges; the Institute will attempt to provide some working space if requested and available. Occasionally, in special circumstances, photocopying, mailing and telephone privileges can be extended to Visiting Scholars at their expense. The Institute cannot provide any secretarial or clerical help to Visiting Scholars. Visiting Scholars are ineligible for the University's medical insurance or pension plans or for University housing.
Candidates for the Visiting Scholars Program should submit their request in writing to the Harriman Institute Affiliations Committee and include the following information:
- A description of their research project;
- A curriculum vitae;
- The proposed period, specifying the beginning and end dates.
Other Fellowship Opportunities
We strongly encourage applicants from East Central Europe and the former Soviet bloc to investigate alternative funding possibilities to conduct research at Columbia. The International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) has offices throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Fulbright application materials are available at U.S. embassies and consulates.
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