Academy Scholars Program | Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Academy
Applications are open for the Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027. This postdoctoral fellowship supports early-career social science researchers. Fellows combine strong disciplinary training with deep regional expertise. Research must focus on areas outside the United States or Canada. The program spans traditional divides across comparative and transnational scholarship. Selected scholars join a select community mentored by senior faculty.
Program Snapshot
- Host Institution: Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Duration: Two years, in-residence, within a three-year window
- Fellows Selected: Five to six scholars annually
- Application Deadline: September 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
- Recommendation Deadline: September 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
Financial Benefits
- Annual stipend of $80,000
- Annual research support of $6,000
- Health insurance coverage included
- Financial support for conference and research travel
- Access to Harvard’s extensive research resources
Who Can Apply
- Recent PhD holders, within two years of the start date
- Advanced doctoral candidates nearing dissertation completion
- Must combine social science training with regional expertise
- Cannot have held or completed another postdoctoral fellowship
- No restrictions based on nationality or country of study
Required Materials
- Curriculum vitae, including a full publications list
- Research proposal, maximum 2,000 words
- One scholarly writing sample, no longer than 50 pages
- A copy of your PhD program transcript
- Three confidential letters of recommendation
