Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program

The Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program is a funded research residency at Harvard University’s Bloomberg Center for Cities for scholars to pursue a research project related to urban governance and city leadership. Selected scholars reside at Harvard for a semester or an academic year and engage with Harvard’s faculty, students, and researchers while focusing on a policy-relevant research agenda. The program emphasizes collaboration, seminars, and interaction with the broader academic community to advance urban problem-solving and evidence-based governance.

Residency at Harvard University, time dedicated to research, interactions with Harvard researchers, faculty and students, and opportunities to participate in seminars and events; potential sponsorship of a visa depending on policies.

Researchers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds may apply; open to international applicants and a wide range of career stages, with a requirement of a research proposal outlining the project.

Submit a completed application form along with supporting documents including academic transcripts, degree certificate, CV or resume, and a research proposal detailing the project and its expected impact.