The Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (CSEEES) at The Ohio State University seeks to support the research of non-Ohio State faculty teaching at a college or university in the state of Ohio whose research and teaching specialization relates to Russia, Eastern Europe, or Eurasia (REE&E). This funding is made possible through CSEEES’ Title VI Comprehensive National Resource Center grant from the International and Foreign Language Education division of the U.S. Department of Education. Up to $1000 in research-related travel funds are available to defray the costs of conducting research at a library or archive in Ohio or an adjoining state. Funds can be used to cover mileage, per diem, or lodging costs from the time an application is approved through August 14, 2025 and will be provided as an expense reimbursement. Depending on funds requested, CSEEES may select multiple proposals for a total of $2000 to be granted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as long as funds remain.

Application Process: To apply, faculty should submit: a CV; a 400-500 word description of the research project, what resources they need to access and their location, dates and plans for conducting the research, and an explanation of how the research will enrich their teaching and REE&E scholarship; and a budget. Applications and questions should be sent to CSEEES Assistant Director Emma Pratt at pratt.124@osu.edu.

Please note that CSEEES must adhere to both Ohio State and federal grant policies and regulations in terms of travel. If requesting mileage, $.67 is the effective reimbursement rate through December 31, 2024. For lodging and meals, CSEEES cannot cover expenses greater than the established GSA maximums based on location of the activity. If selected for funding, CSEEES staff will work with the selected faculty members in advance of the travel to complete mandatory Ohio State forms.