Harvard Academy Scholarship: Harvard University is offering a fully funded scholarship for international students pursuing postdoctoral research studies for the academic year 2025-2026.
Known as the Harvard Academy Scholars Program, this initiative supports promising scholars at the beginning of their careers, providing a unique opportunity to conduct research in the social sciences or law with a strong emphasis on regions outside of the United States and Canada.
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Program Details
Scholarship Level: Postdoctoral / PhD
Institution: Harvard University
Location: USA
Fields of Study: Law and Social Sciences
Program Duration: Two years
Application Deadline: September 22, 2024 (Application opens in July 2024)
Scholarship Benefits: Harvard Academy Scholarship
- An annual stipend of $75,000
- Additional funding for conference and research travel
- Financial support for research assistants
- Health insurance coverage
- Optional but not required teaching opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Harvard University Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English.
- Eligible Countries: Open to candidates from all countries worldwide.
- Academic Requirement:
- Applicants should have completed a PhD or comparable doctoral degree within two years of the August 1, 2023, start date.
- Advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences nearing dissertation completion must provide degree conferral documentation from their university registrar by June 30, 2024, for an August 1, 2024, start date.
- Applicants who have held or completed another Harvard postdoctoral fellowship are ineligible.
Application Process
To apply for the Harvard Academy Scholars Program, follow these steps:
- Account Creation: Register a new account.
- Application Form: Complete the online application form.
- Required Documents:
- A cover letter detailing the applicant’s academic field, area of specialization, and proposed research topic.
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé, including a list of publications.
- A research proposal (maximum 2500 words) outlining intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work.
- A copy of the PhD program transcript.
- Three letters of recommendation.
All application materials, including recommendation letters, must be submitted online as PDF documents.
