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The purpose of the Havighurst Fund is to provide full or partial support for projects undertaken by full-time faculty and staff, from all ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú campuses and in all disciplines, that focus on Eastern Europe, Russia, and/or Eurasia. Initiatives that promote wider faculty and student awareness of the region and that seek to deepen ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's programmatic involvement in this area are preferred.

Those who wish to be considered for funding should request an application from the Havighurst Center at HavighurstCenter@miamioh.edu.  Applications can be submitted to HavighurstCenter@miamioh.edu or via campus mail to the Havighurst Center, 322 Harrison Hall.  Proposals should include a detailed budget and a description of the project's intended impact on students.

Fall Deadline: In October for Spring events

Spring Deadline: In March for Fall events

Proposals are reviewed by the , comprised of faculty peers, who will submit their recommendations to the Provost for approval.

All applicants are encouraged to contact Stephen Norris, Director of the Havighurst Center, to discuss their proposals before submitting them, at norriss1@miamioh.edu.

The Havighurst Center has established the Karen Dawisha Memorial Fund to honor Karen L. Dawisha (1949-2018), the first Walter E. Havighurst Professor (Political Science) and the founding Director of the Havighurst Center for East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.

Proceeds from the fund are used to support study abroad and/or innovative research by undergraduate students interested in Eastern European, Russia and/or Eurasia. All topics are welcome, but preference will be given to students interested in politics and foreign policy. Recipients are chosen through a selection process conducted by the Director of the Havighurst Center.

Students interested in applying for this funding should contact Dr. Stephen Norris, Director of the Havighurst Center for East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, at norriss1@miamioh.edu. 

The Havighurst Center for East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies offers financial assistance to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University students participating in study abroad programs to Eastern European, Russia and Eurasia. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University students planning to enroll in a study abroad program for the summer, semester, or full academic year are eligible to apply. Awards are determined based on the cost of the program, the student’s academic record, letters of recommendation, and financial need.

Apply: Havighurst Center Travel Grant

You can request one be emailed to you (in PDF form), or come to the Havighurst Center and pick one up (322 Harrison Hall)