Living Archives: Documenting Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The challenges of living archives for historical knowledge production (LivArch)
Call for Applications: The project “Documenting Russia’s War Against Ukraine” (LivArch) project invites applications for 2 short-term remote fellowships supporting Ukrainian scholars currently living outside Ukraine. Researchers who have refocused their work to scholarly or activist engagement addressing the new realities emerging from the war are particularly encouraged. This fellowship is intended to recognise and support such ongoing intellectual and creative efforts.
There is no specific thematic restriction, but applications that engage with the broader questions explored within the framework of the project „Documenting Russia’s War Against Ukraine“ (LivArch) are particularly encouraged.
Two scholars whose work focuses on Ukraine are invited. Applications from scholars documenting Russia’s war against Ukraine or on the methodologies and epistemologies of living archives are particularly encouraged. Applications from research with a historical, cultural studies or social science framework to data activism are invited, as long as they build or use digital collections.
Both early-career researchers and advanced scholars are eligible.
About the Project – LivArch Framework: „Documenting Russia’s War Against Ukraine“ (LivArch) is a collaborative project involving the Herder Institute, the IEG Mainz, the Centre for Urban History in Lviv, the C2DH – Luxembourg, the Darmstadt University, the Marburg Centre for Digital Culture and Infrastructure and the Justus Liebig University Giessen. It supports the development of methods and theories for capturing, storing, and enriching the diverse sources of Ukraine’s war documentation. It addresses complex ethical questions concerning their responsible representation, publication, reuse, and long-term archiving. The focus is on empowering initiatives and individuals who create and curate such sources.
As a remote fellow, you will be expected to engage with the research team at the Herder Institute and contribute to the project’s outcomes, for example, by writing a blog post, a report, or submitting an article for a special thematic issue. You will also have the chance to collaborate with East Central Europe history specialists and present your research. Proficiency in either English or German is required.
Research Stay Details
- Duration: 1-3 months
- Period: from May 2026