Opportunities, Havighurst Center, College of Arts and Sciences

Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship

The Havighurst Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship is a teaching and research fellowship. The Center partners with a home department where a Fellow will be based, one that allows the Fellow to teach courses in their discipline while also teaching upper-level courses related to the mission of the Havighurst Center.

The number of Fellows sponsored by the Center changes from year to year. If new Fellowships will be offered, we will post details here and through other means, most likely by mid-February. Applications are submitted through Miami University's online job site.

The fellowships are designed for junior scholars of exceptional promise who have completed their doctorate. Fellows will teach four courses and assist in developing Havighurst programs in the area of their interest; candidates also will have the opportunity to pursue their research agenda for a calendar year with the support of a competitive salary and up to $2,000 for research support.

Miami University is an equal opportunity employer and applications from female and minority scholars are strongly encouraged.

Study Abroad

The Havighurst Center, in cooperation with the Russian program in the Department of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures (GRAMELAC), recommends the following language programs to students interested in studying abroad in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.

Russian Language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Spend a semester immersed in Russian language in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan through Miami's new Co-Sponsored program. Students will take intensive Russian language and Kyrgyz culture courses, and will have the opportunity to stay with a host family to further increase their language skills.

AIFS Study Abroad in Russia

Summer, semester or academic year (no previous Russian language study required)

This program is co-sponsored with AIFS to provide an approved home bill semester study abroad opportunity for Russian language minors and for majors in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. As a co-sponsored program, you will pay Miami tuition plus a program fee while applying your Miami scholarships.

Lithuania Program

Miami University’s Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies has created a new Lithuania Program, which will help bring attention to this Baltic country, NATO ally, and EU member as well as allow Miami students to study in Lithuania (including internship and research opportunities). For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

CIEE Russian Language Program in St. Petersburg

Semester or year-long, Requires 4 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP) in Moscow

Spring, Academic Year, and Summer (8 weeks), Requires 2 semesters of college-level Russian (or equivalent)

Russian Language at Winter School in Tallinn, Estonia

This programme differs from other winter or summer schools located in Russia or western countries, since it offers a unique bridge to the Russian language and culture.

Summer Russian Language Instruction at Vilnius University, Lithuania

For more information, contact Dr. Neringa Klumbyte, Anthropology, klumbyn@miamioh.edu.

Havighurst Undergraduate Fellowship

The Havighurst Center for Russian & Post-Soviet Studies invites applications for the Havighurst Undergraduate Fellowship, awarded to qualified undergraduate students who declare Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies as a major. First year Miami students and high school seniors who have been admitted to Miami University are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits of the Fellowship include

a one-time award of $500.00 for newly declared majors
access to additional funding for summer, semester and year-long study abroad
selective access to reserved study space in the Havighurst Center
exclusive invitations to Havighurst dinners and one-on-one meetings with Havighurst speakers and visitors
one-on-one Russian language tutoring

Apply: Havighurst Center Undergraduate Fellowship

Students may submit the form electronically, request a form be emailed to them (in PDF form), or ask for one in person in the Havighurst Center (322 Harrison Hall).

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Russian and Eastern European Club

Miami University's RUS/EE Club offers students the opportunity to learn about Russia and Eastern European countries. They meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm in 303 Harrison Hall and hold a number of events each semester including cultural dinners, presentations, and movie nights. For more information about Russian Club, please contact club advisor sutclibm@miamioh.edu

Lithuanian Club

The Miami University Lithuanian Club is a social club that focuses on the celebration of the Lithuanian culture, language, and people. The goal of the Miami Lithuanian Club is to promote and strengthen bonds in the Lithuanian community. If you want to join the Lithuanian Club, e-mail club advisor Neringa Klumbyte klumbyn@miamioh.edu.