Support European and Russian Studies at UCLA

Founded in 1957, the Center for European and Russian Studies has a long record of excellence in advancing innovative teaching, research, and public education. Our programs support the development of new generations of experts, foster international scholarly exchange and collaboration, and generate new insights into the complex issues that confront Europe and Russia and, in turn, impact transatlantic and global relationships.

Your contribution will help further our mission of advancing knowledge about Europe and Russia by expanding our ability to fund:

• research and language study fellowships for graduate students
• post-doctoral awards and visiting professorships
• faculty research projects on particular countries or regions
• conferences, public lectures, book discussions, and film series
• new interdisciplinary area studies courses

Options for support include outright gifts, pledges payable over time, and permanent endowments. Gifts of any size are welcome. All gifts are tax-deductible and may provide general support for our programs or be directed to specific projects or activities in areas of greatest interest to you.

Join the Friends of the Center for European and Russian Studies

Annual donors of $250 or more may join the Friends of the Center for European and Russian Studies and enjoy special access to high-profile academic and cultural events, including exclusive opportunities to engage with renowned scholars and world-class artists. 

Membership Levels and Benefits

Your contribution will further our mission of advancing research and education about Europe and Russia,
and provide crucial support for:

• Expanding undergraduate and graduate course offerings
• Awarding fellowships and grants to outstanding graduate and undergraduate students
• Hosting visiting scholars from Europe and Russia for teaching, research, and public lectures
• Presenting a broad range of academic and cultural programs

Annual membership levels and benefits
$250 – Sponsor
• Invitations to all CERS events
• Reserved seating at major events such as lectures by distinguished speakers, international conferences, special film screenings, and concerts featuring celebrated performers

$1,000 – Associate
All of the above, plus
• Invitations to exclusive receptions associated with high-profile events such as the Southeast European Film Festival (SEEFest) and prestigious concerts promoting European and Russian music
• Private visits and guided tours of exhibitions related to Europe and Russia at local museums
such as the Wende, Getty Center and the Hammer Museum

$5,000 – Benefactor
All of the above, plus
• Individual meetings with CERS-affiliated faculty, visiting scholars, and artists

We look forward to discussing your options for support and the ways in which your donation can make a significant impact. For questions about our center, please contact CERS Director Daniel Treisman or CERS Executive Director Liana Grancea. For questions about the donation process, please contact  Howie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Development, or Gil Ramirez, Director of Development, UCLA International Institute.