Harvard University Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Start your research journey in the USA with exciting news — the Harvard Academy Scholars Program is now open for applications. In this article, we provide complete details about this program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The Harvard University Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded award for international postdoctoral researchers. Selected Academy Scholars receive an annual stipend of $75,000 to support their studies and research.

Each year, four to six Academy Scholars are chosen for two-year appointments. The program is designed to support exceptional early-career researchers whose work demonstrates disciplinary excellence in the social sciences or law, combined with expertise in the language, history, or culture of countries or regions outside the United States and Canada.

The research conducted may address domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, whether historical or contemporary. Academy Scholars are required to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their fellowship, unless conducting approved travel for research purposes.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Postdoctoral / PhD

• Institution(s): Harvard University

• Study in: USA

• Opportunity Focus Areas: Law and social science

• Program Period: Two years

• Deadline: September 20, 2025 (Next period will start in June 2025)

Scholarship Coverage

Harvard Academy Scholars Programs provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of 75,000$.

• This stipend is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage.

• Some teaching is permitted but not required.

Eligibility Criteria for Harvard University Scholarship

To be eligible for Harvard University Scholarship, these points should be considered:

• Required Language: English.

• Eligible Countries: All World Countries.

• These awards are open to recipients of PhD or comparable doctoral degree (within two years of the August 1, 2023, start date) and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences.

• Scholars nearing dissertation completion must be able to submit degree conferral documentation issued by their university registrar’s office by June 30, 2024, for an August 1, 2024, start date. Individuals who hold or have completed another Harvard postdoctoral fellowship are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply for Harvard University Scholarship?

Please follow the following important steps to avail Harvard Academy Scholars Programs:

• Create a new account here.

• Fill your data.

• Following documents are required

  • Cover letter which succinctly states the applicant’s academic field, country or region of specialization, and proposed research topic.

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé; including list of publications

  • Research proposal (2500 word maximum); including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work

  • A copy of your PhD program transcript

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • All parts of the application, including the three letters of recommendation, are submitted online as PDF documents

Website

To know more about Harvard University Scholarship, please visit the official website:

Harvard Academy Scholars Website