Jordan Center Spring Masters and Undergraduate Research Symposium

We invite presentation proposals from undergraduates and master’s students enrolled at universities in the USA and Canada who are pursuing or have pursued research projects, internships, or other opportunities related to Russia, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and/or Eurasia. Students from any academic field are welcome to apply. The symposium will feature two different types of panels: 

1. Traditional research panels featuring 10-12 minute talks on executed research projects 

2. Casual, discussion-based panels featuring 4-5 minute talks on experiences — internships, study abroad, volunteer opportunities, and more — related to the region 

Each accepted participant presenting a research project will be placed onto a panel organized by format and theme, will receive feedback from a discussant, and will be given time to discuss questions with the audience. Accepted participants presenting on experiences in the field will be placed on a single panel, and will get the chance to discuss their experiences with both a moderator and the audience. 

The symposium will host a keynote speaker as well as a career panel featuring professionals in various fields with backgrounds in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Each day will conclude with a networking dinner, and will include ample time for connection with peers, faculty, and local professionals. All accepted participants will have their travel costs covered by the Jordan Center, as well as two nights in a hotel close to campus. Participants traveling from outside of the northeast may be eligible for up to three nights of lodging. 

How to apply: 

Interested applicants should submit the following materials/information HERE: 

1. CV/Resume 

2. Presentation title 

3. Preferred format (Type 1 — research presentation vs. Type 2 — experience presentation) 

4. Brief abstract 

   1. For research presentations: please include a description of your topic, your main argument, and your main sources 

   2. For experience presentations: please include a description of your topic/experience

5. One reference

   1. For research presentations: from a research advisor or professor 

   2. For experience presentations: from a supervisor or other individual who provided some supervision on the specific experience 

The symposium will take place on March 6-7. Applications are due by no later than December 20, 2025. Please feel free to contact jordan.russia.center@nyu.edu with any questions!