Writing Across Boundaries Program – Deadline to Apply Nov. 7

Writing Across Boundaries Program – Call for Applications

To integrate new research and perspectives from underrepresented regions and groups in English-language publishing outlets in Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies at Arizona State University, and University of Amsterdam are inviting applications for their Writing Across Boundaries Program. The application is due no later than Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and other early career scholars from all disciplines and academic training in the arts and humanities and the social sciences are encouraged to apply. The overall goal of this program is to familiarize authors with different stages of developing a manuscript. These include:

• Identifying journals for publication;
• Interpreting submission guidelines and requirements;
• Working with drafts;
• Structuring effective arguments;
• Understanding the peer review process;
• Conducting revisions and incorporating feedback from reviewers;
• Communicating with editors and editorial staff;
• Interpreting article acceptance and rejection notices.

Application Requirements:

• Resume or CV
• An advanced draft of your manuscript [unpublished or not currently under review]. 6,000-8,000 words, with complete references.
• Statement of purpose (400-500 words) on why you want to participate in the Writing Across Boundaries program and what your goals are for this manuscript.

Please direct your questions and requests to: writingacrossboundariesprogram@gmail.com

The Writing Across Boundaries Program is funded with generous support from the following centers and institute:  

Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, University of Kansas

Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Melikian Center for Russian, Eurasian and East European Studies, Arizona State University

Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University

Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, Stanford University

Institute of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies, University of California, Berkeley