The Academy Scholars Program at The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies identifies and supports exceptional scholars early in their academic journeys, emphasizing excellence in a social science field alongside expertise in regions beyond the US or Canada. We expect these scholars to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and shed light on comparative, transnational, or domestic issues.
Selected Academy Scholars demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, and originality, with the potential to establish successful careers in research universities or international organizations. They are granted a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at The Harvard Academy in Cambridge, MA, receiving substantial financial support and research resources to pursue robust projects in their respective fields. Through various gatherings and activities, including dinners, seminars, and informal meetings, they engage in interdisciplinary dialogues to enrich their work.
Academy Scholars benefit from mentorship by Harvard Academy Senior Scholars, comprised of faculty members who assist in selection processes, participate in Academy events, and actively support the Scholars in reaching their academic goals. The Harvard Academy values diversity and aims to create an inclusive community of scholars with varied backgrounds, viewpoints, and methodologies, encouraging applications from a broad range of candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
- The awards are available to people who have earned PhD or comparable doctoral degrees and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences. The start date for these awards is August 1, 2025, and the degree must have been conferred within two years of this date.
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If you are a scholar close to finishing your dissertation, ensure your university registrar’s office submits proof that your degree will be conferred on or before June 30, 2025. You must provide this if you wish to start the program on August 1, 2025.
- If you have either completed or are currently holding another postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard, you cannot apply for these awards.
Accepted Fields of Study
Fields within the realm of Social Sciences are eligible, given that the geographical emphasis lies beyond the boundaries of the United States or Canada:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography
- Government
- History
- History of Science
- International Relations
- Law
- Political Economy and Government
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Policy
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Women, Gender, & Sexuality
Application Documents
The application should include the following items:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains a list of publications.
- A research proposal, which should not exceed 2000 words. This proposal should outline the intellectual objectives and planned methodology of the research.
- A single scholarly writing sample which can be a PhD dissertation chapter or a single-authored peer-reviewed academic journal article. The document should not exceed fifty pages and should be in English.
- Provide a copy of your PhD program transcript.
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Recommenders should upload three letters of recommendation to the online application and confidentially submit them by September 20, 2024.
How to Apply for Harvard University Academy Scholars Program
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Submit all application materials before the deadline of September 20, 2024. We will not accept late applications.
- Selection procedures will begin right after the deadline has passed.
- The entire application, including three letters of recommendation, should be submitted online as PDF documents. You can access the online application through The Harvard Academy’s website by clicking on the “APPLY ONLINE” button on the homepage.
- It is important to ensure that all materials are received by September 20, 2024.
- Applicants with incomplete materials may be at a disadvantage during the evaluation process by the Selection Committee.
For more details, visit the official website of Harvard University .
Application Deadline
September 20, 2024.
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