Weatherhead Scholars Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025-2026

The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University invites applications for one-year postdoctoral fellowships that support research in the social sciences on international, comparative, transnational, and global issues. The program is residential, with on-campus activity required from late August to mid-May, and participation in the weekly Weatherhead Scholars Seminar. For 2025-2026, a cohort of 20-25 members is selected, including postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and practitioner fellows; some funding is available for selected fellows.

Stipend of $70,000 for twelve months; on-campus residency and participation in the Weatherhead Scholars Seminar

Applicants must have recently completed their PhD and may be in related fields within the past three calendar years.

Submit CV, cover letter, Statement of Research, and Dissertation Abstract through the application portal; see official program pages for details