Overview:
The Academy Scholars Program at The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is a prestigious opportunity for recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates in the social sciences. This program seeks to support scholars whose work combines excellence in a social science discipline with deep knowledge of countries or regions outside the United States and Canada.
About the Program:
The program identifies and nurtures outstanding scholars at the beginning of their academic careers. The selected Academy Scholars exhibit resourcefulness, initiative, and originality in their research, which spans traditional disciplinary boundaries and addresses comparative, transnational, or domestic issues. The program aims to build a diverse and inclusive community of scholars dedicated to innovative and interdisciplinary research.
Appointment Details:
- Duration: Two-year in-residence postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- Stipend: $80,000 per year.
- Benefits: Substantial financial and research assistance, mentorship from Harvard Academy Senior Scholars, and opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary activities.
Eligibility:
- Open to PhD recipients or doctoral candidates in the social sciences.
- Candidates must have received their PhD within two years of the August 1, 2025, start date.
- Advanced doctoral candidates nearing dissertation completion must provide degree conferral documentation by June 30, 2025.
- Previous Harvard postdoctoral fellows are ineligible.
Terms:
- Five to six scholars are selected annually.
- Appointments must commence by the fall following the fellowship offer.
- A one-time leave of up to 12 months may be requested between the first and second year for tenure-track teaching appointments.
- No other funding, awards, or obligations may be accepted during the fellowship.
Application Process:
- Deadline: September 20, 2024. No late applications accepted.
- Required Materials:
- Curriculum vitae (CV) with a list of publications.
- Research proposal (2000 words max) detailing intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work.
- One scholarly writing sample (up to 50 pages in English).
- PhD program transcript.
- Three confidential letters of recommendation.
How to Apply:
- All application materials must be submitted online by September 20, 2024.
- Access the online application through The Harvard Academy’s website and click the “APPLY ONLINE” button.
- For questions, contact: applicationinquiries@wcfia.harvard.edu.
Important Dates:
- Application Season Opens: June 7, 2024.
- Deadline for Applications: September 20, 2024.
- Announcement of Awards: December 2024.
- Fellowship Start Date: August 1, 2025.
FAQs:
For detailed FAQs, including eligibility, application guidelines, and other program specifics, please refer to the Academy Scholars Program section on The Harvard Academy’s website.
Join a Community of Scholars
Apply to become an Academy Scholar and embark on a path that could shape the future of global scholarship and policy. The Harvard Academy is committed to fostering the next generation of leaders in international and area studies.
Apply Online: Harvard Academy Application Portal
