Harvard University Scholarships 2026

The Harvard Academy Scholars Program offers a fully funded postdoctoral scholarship in social sciences or law for early-career researchers. Selected scholars receive a stipend and access to Harvard resources for two years, with opportunities for travel related to research. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary, comparative, and transnational studies and places scholars in the Cambridge/Boston area while allowing approved research travel.

Stipend plus research travel funding, access to Harvard resources and mentorship, potential teaching opportunities.

Open to postdoctoral researchers and early-career researchers in social sciences or law who hold a PhD or a similar doctoral degree.

Submit required documents online (CV, research proposal, writing sample, transcripts, and 3 recommendation letters) in PDF format by September 19, 2025; ensure recommenders upload letters by September 29, 2025.