Title VIII Research Scholar Program

Funding: $7,000-$25,000 (varies with research duration). Who can apply: U.S. citizen graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars (at least 18 by the deadline) conducting policy-relevant in-country research. Length: 3-9 consecutive months in-country. Round-trip airfare, housing and living stipends, university affiliation, visa support, health/accident/evacuation insurance, and in-country logistical support. Field: Russian, Eurasian and East European studies. Applications close around 2027-10-01 (expected; confirm on the official site).