The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies at Harvard University in the USA is accepting applications for its two-year Academy Scholars Programme from doctoral candidates and recent PhD recipients in the social sciences or law whose work focuses on countries or regions outside the United States and Canada.
Stipend & Benefits (2 Years)
- Postdoctoral Academy Scholars: Annual stipend of $70,000.
- Pre-Doctoral Scholars (selected before earning PhD): Annual stipend of $31,000 until awarded the PhD.
- Supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage.
- Number of Awards: 4 to 6
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2020
Required Application Documents
Submit all materials online as PDF documents via the Harvard Academy Scholars webpage by October 1, 2020:
- Cover letter stating your academic field, country or region of specialization, and proposed research topic.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé, including a list of publications.
- Research proposal (maximum 2,500 words).
- A copy of your PhD programme transcript.
- Three letters of recommendation addressed to the "Selection Committee" and uploaded online by October 1.
For enquiries, email applicationinquiries@wcfia.harvard.edu.
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