The Harriman Institute at Columbia University is continuing its undergraduate fellowship program, which is open to Barnard College, Columbia College, and General Studies students. This program is designed to provide research support on a competitive basis to juniors and seniors who have a serious interest in the post-Soviet and/or East-Central European regions. It is expected that students will use the fellowship to assist them in researching and writing the senior thesis, or to complete an equivalent major research project.

Successful candidates may receive up to $2500 to offset their field research expenses in the region, with the expectation that the research will be conducted over the 2012 summer break. Fellows will have the opportunity to attend all Harriman Institute events for the academic year, and will be required to present the results of their own research at a public seminar hosted by the Harriman Institute in April of 2012. Those seeking to apply for support for research to be conducted over the winter break of 2012/2013 should be advised that the fellowship competition for the winter will held during the fall 2012 semester.

Application procedure: Candidates must submit a 2- to 3-page research proposal, a budget of projected expenses, a résumé, an official transcript, and at least one official, confidential letter of recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with the student’s research plans. The complete application packet with all items enclosed must be received by February 28th, 2012, and should be addressed to:

Barbara Singleton
1215A IAB
420 West 118th Street, MC 3336
New York, NY 10027

Emailed applications will not be accepted.