Harvard University Scholarships in USA

Exciting news! The Harvard Academy Scholars Programs are currently accepting applications. These fully funded scholarships are available for international students interested in postdoctoral research studies at Harvard University. Academy Scholars selected for this program will receive an annual allowance of $67,000. Each year, four to six Scholars are chosen for two-year appointments.

The Academy Scholars Program aims to identify and support exceptional scholars at the early stages of their careers, whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences or law with a deep understanding of the language, history, or culture of countries or regions outside of the United States or Canada. Academy Scholars are expected to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments, with the exception of approved research travel.

These scholars possess inventiveness, initiative, inquisitiveness, and innovation, and their research in cultures or regions outside of the US or Canada shows great promise as a foundation for outstanding careers in leading universities or international institutions.

Selected scholars will be awarded a two-year, in-residence postdoctoral fellowship at The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, located at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. They will receive significant financial and research support to pursue sustained research projects or additional training in their chosen fields and areas of study. The Academy Scholars will also benefit from mentorship by the Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior faculty members at Harvard University, who will assist them in achieving their intellectual potential.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2020 Institution: Harvard University Level of Study: Postdoctoral Study Location: Cambridge/Boston, USA Courses Offered: Law, Social Science Program Duration: 3 years.

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Benefits:

Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual allowance of $67,000.
If nominated prior to earning the PhD, Scholars will receive an annual allowance of $31,000 until awarded the PhD.
This allowance is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage.
Scholars may engage in teaching, although it is not required.

Eligibility:

Proficiency in English.
Open to applicants from all countries.
Eligible applicants include recent PhD recipients (or equivalent professional school degree) and doctoral candidates in the social sciences or law.
If currently pursuing a PhD, applicants must have completed their routine training and be well into the writing of their theses before applying.
For applicants applying for the October 1, 2020 deadline, the completion of the PhD or equivalent must have been on or after September 30, 2017.

Application Process:

Create a new account on the official website.
Fill in the required personal information.
Submit the following documents:
- A cover letter briefly explaining the candidate’s academic field, specialization area, and proposed research topic.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, along with a list of publications.
- Research proposal (maximum 2,500 words), including research objectives and methodology.
- Copy of the PhD program transcript.
- Three letters of recommendation.
All application materials, including the three letters of recommendation, should be submitted online as PDF documents.

For more information about the Harvard University Scholarships and to apply, please visit the official website of the Harvard Academy Scholars program.