Fellowships for the Harriman Institute

VISITING SCHOLARS

In recognition of their contributions to the study of the countries of the former Soviet Union, the Harriman Institute hosts 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. The intent of the program is to assist Visiting Scholars in their research endeavors by granting them access to the unique resources of Columbia University and by inviting them to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute. Visiting scholar status carries no stipend or fellowship, and those designated are responsible for their own financial support.

Upon nomination by the Harriman Institute's Admissions Committee and approval by the Provost (a process that usually takes ten days), Visiting Scholars are then entitled to certain, though limited, rights and privileges. For access to Columbia's library system, scholars are issued a library card entitling them to free reading privileges. However, for four-week borrowing privileges, the University charges a monthly fee of $30, the cost of which is borne by the scholar. Visiting 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 departments or centers involved.

Visiting Scholars with a legitimate research interest requiring access to archival materials may apply to the Bakhmeteff Archive of Russian and East European History and Culture, or to the Oral History Research Office's archival holdings of the Khrushchev tapes and related memoir materials. Those interested in the Bakhmeteff Archive need to apply to its curator, Tanya Chebotarev Buler Library, Sixth Floor-East, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-3986.

For access to the Khrushchev materials, contact either Dr. Ronald J. Grele or Mr. Andor Skotnes of the Oral History Research Office, 801 Butler Library (telephone 212-854-2273).

Visiting Scholars are invited to participate in Institute lectures, open seminars, luncheons, and other events of interest. During their tenure, they are expected to give a luncheon talk at the Institute. Visiting Scholars are welcome to use the Institute's reading room. Since Visiting Scholars do not hold academic appointments at Columbia University, they are not entitled to office space and secretarial support, nor photocopying, postage, or telephone privileges. Nor are Visiting Scholars eligible for the University's medical insurance or pension plans. Additionally, the Institute can not guarantee access to a computer or that our computers, if available, will be compatible with all programs. Scholars are therefore advised to bring their own Laptops if possible.

Candidates for the Visiting Scholars Program should submit their request in writing to the Assistant Director, at the address below, and include the following information:

o A description of the research project

o The proposed period of status as Visiting Scholar, specifying the beginning and end dates (maximum of one year)

o A curriculum vitae

University regulations prescribe that persons who work or reside in the Greater New York metropolitan area may not be nominated Visiting Scholars unless they are on leave from their home institution.