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Harvard University, through the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Harvard Academy Scholars Program
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A two-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting early-career social science researchers with expertise in regions or countries outside the United States and Canada.
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Everyone needs
- nationality all nationalities
- profession specialization in social science disciplines
- expertise in countries or regions outside the United States and Canada
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- degree recent PhD or equivalent degree recipient
- degree PhD received within two years before fellowship start date
- career stage advanced doctoral candidate in social sciences
- career stage nearing dissertation completion
Preferences and flexible criteria (6)
- Not open to: career stage completed another postdoctoral fellowship
- outstanding academic achievement
- strong research potential
- expertise in a relevant social science discipline
- language language proficiency and regional knowledge relevant to research
- career stage commitment to careers in academia, policy research, or international institutions
Not open to: Applicants who have already completed another postdoctoral fellowship
- Who is eligible
- All nationalities explicitly accepted
- Level of study
- Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
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- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Harvard University
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- Access the Academy Scholars Program application portal through Harvard University. Required
- Prepare all required application documents. Required
- Complete the online application form. Required
- Upload all supporting materials in PDF format. Required
- Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation. Required
- Submit the application before the deadline. Required
- Deadline
- Closed
- Deadline notes
- Recommendation letter deadline: 29 September 2025.
- Application cycle
- 2025 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows receive mentorship from Harvard Academy Senior Scholars and participate in academic seminars and workshops.
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