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The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2026–2027
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A two-year, in-residence postdoctoral fellowship for early-career social scientists whose work combines excellence in a social science discipline with expertise in countries or regions outside the United States or Canada.
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- Work combines excellence in a social science discipline
- Work demonstrates knowledge or expertise of countries or regions outside the United States and Canada
- language Command of the language relevant to the countries or regions of expertise
- Not open to: career stage Holds or has completed another postdoctoral fellowship
- Attend a two-year in-residence postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- degree Recipient of a PhD or equivalent degree granted within two years of August 1, 2027
- career stage Advanced doctoral candidate
- degree If nearing dissertation completion, be able to submit degree-conferral documentation issued by the university…
Not open to: hold or have completed another postdoctoral fellowship
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- annual stipend of $80,000 (annual research support of $6,000 is also provided); with an annual stipend of $80,000 (annual research support of $6,000 is also provided); an annual stipend of $80,000; annual research support of $6,000; annual research support of $6,000 is also provided; annual stipend of $80,000
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, Harvard University
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Prepare the required application materials as PDFs: a CV including publications, a research proposal of no more than 2,000 words, one English-language scholarly writing sample no longer than 50 pages, and a copy of the PhD program transcript. Required
- Arrange for three recommenders to submit confidential letters directly through the online application; the upload link is sent only after you submit your application, so plan accordingly. Required
- Open the online application using “Apply for this Job,” complete it, and submit the application materials online as PDF documents by the application deadline. Required
- After the application is submitted and the upload link is sent, ensure all three recommenders submit their confidential letters directly through the online application by the separate recommendation-letter deadline. Required
- Deadline
- 18 September 2026
- Deadline notes
- Recommendation letters must arrive by September 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT.
- Deadline timezone
- EDT
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The two appointment years must be completed within a three-year window. Year 1 cannot be deferred. Scholars may apply for a one-time leave of up to 12 months between years only to accept or continue a tenure-track teaching appointment. Outside funding, awards, or obligations are not permitted during the appointment.
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