Programs

Three Ways to Apply

There are two ways to apply for our National Research Competition and Dissertation Completion Grant programs.  All applications will be given equal weight, regardless of submission method:

  1. E-mail the application form and associated files as a single zipped attachment (.zip file) to .
  2. Mail your documents via the Postal Service to the address at the bottom of this page (attn: Anastasia Moore). Please send a confirmation e-mail to to ensure receipt of your mailed documents.

See the individual application guidelines for details.

Program Supports Eligibility Application Deadline Maximum Award

Programs for U.S. Scholars

National Research Competition

Research on Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union

US citizens holding a Ph.D.

December 31st, 2025

$20,000

Dissertation Completion Grant

Research on Eastern Europe and Eurasia

U.S. citizens who are ABD.

December 31st,2025

$2,000

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