The Center for Belarusian Studies invites applications for the post of Visiting Scholar for the 2012-13 academic year. Since 2006 the purpose of this program has been to encourage the professional development of carefully selected scholars engaged in academic research about Belarus. The primary disciplines of each scholar vary. Typically, the visiting scholars are recent graduates of master’s programs or are currently enrolled in a doctoral program (or their equivalents) in specializations that contribute to the discourse about Belarus. In addition, they should be native speakers of Belarusian and have a demonstrated commitment not only to returning to Belarus following the program, but to working actively toward that country’s societal renaissance. Preference will be given to applicants who have not yet participated in initiatives in the United States.

Candidates should also demonstrate professional knowledge of spoken and written English, including the ability to give lectures, teach an undergraduate course about Belarus, and engage in other public speaking in English. Visiting scholars may expect to spend up to one-two years in the United States under this program.

Deadline for submission is May 1, 2012. Please note that the interview stage will begin in the last week of May.

For a full description and application procedures please follow this link.