Mary Jaharis Center Co-Funding Grant 2026–2027

Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture • Brookline, MA

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About The Position

Mary Jaharis Center Co-Funding Grants promote Byzantine studies in North America. These grants provide co-funding to organize scholarly gatherings (e.g., workshops, seminars, small conferences) in North America that advance scholarship in Byzantine studies broadly conceived. We are particularly interested in supporting convenings that build diverse professional networks that cross the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines, propose creative approaches to fundamental topics in Byzantine studies, or explore new areas of research or methodologies. For the 2026–2027 grant cycle, the Mary Jaharis Center will commit approximately $5,000 to Co-Funding Grants. The value of individual awards will be based on the submitted budget and determined by the grant committee. Applicants are advised that the value of grants awarded is unlikely to exceed $2000 and may be less than the amount sought. Applications are accepted between 1 November 2025 and 1 February 2026. Notifications will be made in late May 2026. Terms Funds should normally be used between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. Names of recipients and their activities will be published on the MJC website. Recipients will submit within 3 months of the conclusion of the event a final report with a reconciled budget and documentation of expenditures. The report (1000–1500 words) should describe the event, what research objectives were achieved, the size, composition, and diversity of participants and audience, how the outcomes of the gathering are being communicated to other scholars in the field, and any plans for further developing the objectives of the gathering. Recipients will submit within 3 months of the conclusion of the event a brief report (400–500 words) describing the gathering and its outcomes. The report should be accompanied by visual documentation of the event. The report and images will be posted on the MJC website. Recipients will acknowledge the Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture in all publicity and communications (e.g., website, poster, listserv or blog announcement, program booklet). Recipients will acknowledge the Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture in any publications resulting from the gathering, whether an article, a book, or any other form of output. Recipients should provide the Mary Jaharis Center with full bibliographical information on any publications. Recipients will be expected to host the gathering as described in their proposal. Any significant divergence from the original proposal should be reported to the Mary Jaharis Center. If the gathering does not proceed, the Mary Jaharis Center will ask for funds to be returned in full.

Requirements

• Scholars whose primary research focuses on Byzantine studies are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must reside in North America and be affiliated with or a graduate of a North American institution or university.
• Proposed events must take place in North America.
• At least half of the active participants should reside in North America.
• Applicants must have secured a minimum of 50% of the total projected budget before applying for a Co-Funding Grant.
• Complete online application.
• Organizer’s full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications.
• If applicable, Co-organizer’s full curriculum vitae of education, professional experience, honors, awards, and publications.
• Event description of no more than 1000 words.
• Complete list participants.
• Budget.
• Funding commitments.

Nice To Haves

• The Mary Jaharis Center is committed to developing opportunities for graduate students and early career scholars to establish themselves in the field, to understanding Byzantium as part of the larger medieval and early modern world, to promoting dialogue between Byzantine studies and other fields, and to encouraging the sharing of research as widely as possible. Preference will be given to activities that further these goals.

Responsibilities

• Submit a final report with a reconciled budget and documentation of expenditures within 3 months of the conclusion of the event.
• Submit a brief report (400–500 words) describing the gathering and its outcomes within 3 months of the conclusion of the event, accompanied by visual documentation.
• Acknowledge the Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture in all publicity and communications.
• Acknowledge the Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture in any publications resulting from the gathering.
• Provide the Mary Jaharis Center with full bibliographical information on any publications.
• Host the gathering as described in the proposal.
• Report any significant divergence from the original proposal to the Mary Jaharis Center.
• Return funds in full if the gathering does not proceed.

What This Job Offers

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