Applications for the Harvard Academy Scholars Program are now open for PhD and Postdocs who wish to enroll for their degree from at Harvard University.
This scholarship scheme aims at supporting high performing students financially with an annual stipend of $75,000 including other benefits( funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage), at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences with a command of the language and history or culture of countries or regions outside of the United States or Canada.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Harvard University/Academy
Scholarship Type: Postgraduate Fellowships
Name of Institution(s): Harvard University
Scholarship Worth: Up to $75,000 annual stipend + other benefits
Study Level: PhD and Postdocs
Number of Scholarships: 4 to 6 per year
Nationality: All nationality
Eligibility Criteria
To become eligible for this scheme applicants needs to meet the following requirements:
- These awards are open to recipients of PhD or comparable doctoral degrees (within two years of the August 1, 2024, start date) and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences.
- Scholars nearing dissertation completion must be able to submit degree conferral documentation issued by their university registrar’s office by June 30, 2024, for an August 1, 2024, start date.
- Individuals who hold or have completed another Harvard postdoctoral fellowship are not eligible to apply.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should ensure they include the three letters of recommendation, are submitted online as pdf documents. Access the online application through the homepage of The Harvard Academy’s website by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button. Letters should be addressed to the “Selection Committee.” Letters of recommendation need to be uploaded by the deadline. The documents are required from applicants:
- Cover letter which succinctly states the applicant’s academic field, country or region of specialization, and proposed research topic
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé; including list of publications
- Research proposal (2500 word maximum); including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work
- A copy of your PhD program transcript
- Three letters of recommendation (uploaded through the online application)
Application Deadline: September 22, 2023