Scholarship Description

The Fully Funded Environmental Fellows Program at Harvard University in USA is open to all nationals. The Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE) established this international Fellowship to empower recent doctorate recipients to utilize and expand Harvard’s extraordinary resources in addressing complex environmental issues. During their two-year tenure, Harvard Fellows collaborate with Harvard faculty members from diverse schools and departments, fostering a vibrant research community that strengthens interdepartmental connections throughout the University. This Harvard Fellowship Program is a prestigious opportunity for recent PhD graduates with a keen interest in environmental research and who wish to make significant contributions to the field.

To foster a sense of community and encourage collaboration among fellows, HUCE organizes a co-curricular program. As part of the Harvard Environmental Fellows Program, all fellows have the opportunity to participate in biweekly dinners. These gatherings serve as a platform for fellows to interact with one another, engage in discussions with Harvard faculty members, and benefit from insights shared by distinguished speakers from within the Harvard academic community. This initiative not only enhances fellows’ knowledge but also strengthens connections within the research community at Harvard.

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Scholarship Benefits

• Harvard Environmental Fellows receive a competitive salary of $90,000 per year, which provides financial stability during their two-year appointment.
• Eligible fellows have access to employee health insurance, ensuring their well-being during their tenure.
• The Harvard Environmental Fellows Program also provides up to $2,500 to cover relocation expenses, easing the transition to Harvard University.
• The program encourages and facilitates collaboration across diverse research disciplines, allowing fellows to explore various environmental issues.
• Harvard fellows benefit from mentorship and guidance provided by experienced Harvard faculty members, helping them refine their research and academic pursuits.
• Many former environmental fellows go on to make significant contributions to their respective fields.
• Moreover, fellows have the opportunity to leverage Harvard’s prestigious academic environment, renowned experts, and state-of-the-art facilities in the USA.

Scholarship Eligibility

• Candidates holding a doctorate or an equivalent degree in any field are eligible to apply and can propose research projects spanning various disciplines.
• Candidates earning their degrees from universities worldwide are eligible for these fellowships.
• Those without a PhD may apply if their academic background is in fields where the PhD is not the conventional terminal degree.
• Applicants for the 2025 Environmental Fellowships should have their terminal degree between May 2021 and August 2025. It is essential that fellows have completed their dissertations before commencing their appointment in September 2025.
• Individuals who have received their terminal degrees from Harvard or are currently engaged in postdoctoral work at Harvard are eligible for the fellowship offered by Harvard University.
• However, their proposed research and host arrangements should take them in new directions that are significantly different from their PhD research. They should, hence, aim to establish fresh connections within the University.
• Candidates from Harvard should avoid proposing to continue working with their current thesis advisor or within the same lab groups.
• Every candidate must secure a commitment from one or more Harvard faculty members to serve as mentors and provide office or lab space for the duration of the two-year Harvard fellowship in USA.
• Proficiency in English is generally a requirement for studying at Harvard.
• Successful candidates must commit to working at Harvard for the entire two-year fellowship period.

Others

Documents Required

• Curriculum vitae/CV
• Research proposal (5 pages maximum)
• Writing samples/publications (up to 3)
• Letters of Reference (3)
• Letter of Support from Host