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Our doctoral program is jointly managed by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  and Harvard Kennedy School.

As you consider applying to our  PPOL PhD program , keep in mind that:

• You must be officially registered from the time you enroll at Harvard until you are awarded your degree.
• Fellowships  are merit based. You will automatically be considered for available fellowships when your application is reviewed by our admissions committee. As a fellowship recipient, your tuition will be covered for four years and you’ll receive a stipend for your first and second years. You are guaranteed funding during your final year so you can focus on finishing your dissertation.
• We encourage you to pursue external fellowships and explore research funding opportunities beyond Harvard. Many of our PPOL students have received funding from the  National Science Foundation ,  Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program ,  Fulbright Program , and the  Ford Foundation .

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The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers incoming PhD students full financial support—including tuition, health insurance fees, and basic living expenses—for a minimum of five years (typically the first four years of study and the completion year). This funding package includes a combination of tuition grants, stipends, and teaching fellowships. 

Each student is provided a Notice of Financial Support at the time of admission and is assigned a financial aid officer, who administers this funding and is available to assist with financial concerns. Each spring, continuing students supported by Harvard Griffin GSAS-administered funding sources are required to activate their funding for the upcoming academic year using the Student Aid Portal, an online financial aid management system.

The Financial Aid Officer for Psychology is Amber Glavine Nardone . 

The outline below serves as a general guide to Financial Aid for Psychology PhD students. Please refer directly to the Notice of Financial Support provided with your admissions letter, as funding can differ from student to student due to fellowships and other variations in funding.

Years 1 & 2

• Tuition & health fees paid in full
• Academic year stipend
• Summer support 

Years 3 & 4

• Guaranteed Teaching Fellowship for academic year
• Summer support
• Students may pursue teaching fellowships or research assistantships for compensation

Final Year - Dissertation Completion Fellowship (DCF)

Students may not teach during the DCF year. NSF and other grants may restrict teaching or other paid work. Review award terms or check with the Fellowships Office prior to applying for positions. Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies: External Awards Dissertation Completion Fellowships Parental Accommodation and Financial Support (PAFS)

Harvard Griffin GSAS does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classification.

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PhD Programs

• Accounting & Management
• Business Economics
• Health Policy (Management)
• Organizational Behavior
• Technology & Operations Management

Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

Accounting & Management  

Business economics  , health policy (management)  , management  , marketing  , organizational behavior  , strategy  , technology & operations management  .

Fellowships & Grants

HGSE offers a wide range of fellowship, scholarship, and grant opportunities to help make our programs more accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds. In addition to providing tuition support many also include co-curricular programming that allows for additional community building, experiential learning, and collaboration grounded in HGSE’s mission to make the broadest impact possible by putting powerful ideas and evidence-based research into practice.

*Unless otherwise specified all funding below is applied to billed tuition.

Fellowships

Barakett family fellowship.

For exceptional Ed.M. students.

The James Bryant Conant Fellowship

For teachers and administrators in Boston and Cambridge public schools.

Harvard Fellowship for Teaching

For qualified students in the Teaching and Teacher Leadership Program.

Leadership in Education Fellowship

For top Ed.M. students with strong leadership experience and potential.

Pforzheimer Fellowship

For graduates of Harvard/Radcliffe College who demonstrate significant commitment to public service.

The Urban Scholars Fellowship

For exceptional Ed.M. students with a demonstrated commitment to improving urban education.

The Saul Zaentz Fellowship Program

For talented Ed.M. students invested in early childhood education.

Zuckerman Fellowship

For outstanding students with a background in business, law, or medicine.

Grants, Scholarships, and Funding

Hgse need-based grant.

For qualified Ed.M. financial aid applicants.

Ed.L.D. Funding Program

For admitted Ed.L.D. students.

Harvard University Restricted Scholarships

For full-time residential Ed.M. students that meet various preference criteria.

Harvard Chan Grant/Scholarship Application Process

Deadline for grant/scholarships:.

The Harvard Chan Grant/Scholarship Application is now closed for students applying to eligible programs that start in 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline for grant/scholarship aid was January 8th , which is BEFORE you will learn of your admissions decision. Applying for grant/scholarship aid has no impact on your admissions decision.

Please be aware, this will be your only opportunity to apply for grant/scholarship aid, even if you are applying to a multi-year program. There is no option to apply or reapply for grant/scholarship aid in future years.

Applicants in the following programs are not eligible to apply for institutional grants/scholarships.

PhD and Harvard Chan Dual/Joint Degree Applicants should view the information below.

Grant/Scholarship Eligibility

We encourage all applicants (domestic, international, and undocumented) in eligible degree programs to complete our grant/scholarship application regardless of their level of financial need. Harvard employees eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) are ineligible for additional grant/scholarship.

Eligible Programs

Non-eligible Programs

Students in these programs are not eligible to apply for grant/scholarships. Private student loans  are a financing option for these students.

Harvard Chan Dual/Joint Degree Programs

• Joint JD/MPH Program with Harvard Law School (HLS) – Students in this program need to reach out to Student Financial Services at HLS.
• MD/MPH Combined Degree Program with Harvard Medical School (HMS) – Students in this program (defined as as those between the third and fourth years of HMS MD program) are not required to complete a grant/scholarship application at either HMS or Harvard Chan. Harvard Chan will notify admitted MPH applicants of scholarship based on HMS needs assessment. Domestic MD/MPH students who are interested in federal aid will need to complete FAFSA. Our Federal School Code is E00214 (select Harvard University School of Public Health).
• Dual MUP/MPH Program with the Harvard Graduate School of Design – Students in this program, please visit financial aid for students attending the Harvard Graduate School of Design . In addition, students applying for this program must complete the Harvard Chan Grant/Scholarship Application in order to be considered for aid at Harvard Chan in the same year as their application for admission to Harvard Chan

PhD Programs

PhD programs do not apply for financial aid through our office and should contact the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with any questions.

Application Process: Deadline January 8th

• Please contact our office if you have not received this email by December 15.
• The Harvard Chan Grant/Scholarship Application is a short application and no documentation needs to be submitted with it. It will ask some general questions and then specific financial questions about your current financial situation (2023 earnings, etc.).
• Students in programs ineligible for Federal Aid should not complete the FAFSA.
• The FAFSA is available starting January 1st for the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Although the FAFSA will not impact your grant/scholarship application, it will help us to provide a complete financial aid information at the time of admission.
• Our Federal School Code is E00214 (select Harvard University School of Public Health).
• NOTE: Due to significant federal changes to the FASFA, we will not receive your FAFSA results until the end of January. However, in order for us to receive your FAFSA in a timely fashion, it is important that the FAFSA be submitted no later than January 15 th .

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• RCC at Harvard University Graduate Degree Students Scholarships

Harvard has a number of programs for international students planning to study at Harvard graduate and professional schools. The present Graduate Degree Students Scholarships is part of the mentioned programs and it makes funding opportunities at Harvard University available for those meeting the eligibility criteria.

RCCHU encourages highly-talented graduates enrollment at Harvard University for pursuing their training at both Master and PhD levels. This call offers training possibilities in the graduate programs of Harvard schools and departments allowing to obtain a doctorate or master’s degree. Those candidates admitted at Harvard and awarded with an RCCHU Scholarship will become RCCHU Fellows and will enjoy the benefits associated to such status.

The scholarships can be enjoyed for one or more academic years depending upon annual renewal. Candidates must apply for an extension of the scholarship every academic year until they have completed their studies. Continuing students at Harvard willing to renew their RCCHU Scholarship must have performed satisfactory progress both in their studies and RCCHU activities.

The RCCHU and the Committee on General Scholarships at Harvard University will determine the amount and purpose of the award, which can be used to cover tuition fees. In the case the scholarship covers all annual expenses calculated by Harvard University, it will not be compatible with any other type of income or scholarship for the same studies. If it does not cover the total amount of these expenses, it can be combined with any other scholarship or funding, as long as it is compatible with the basis of this scholarship.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Harvard Committee on General Scholarships. Tel: 617-496-9367 e-mail: [email protected]

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Do i need to have an english certificate.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)  test scores are required from all individuals that wish to apply for any of our RCCHU programs when such requirement is included in the call.  Applicants are required to have a minimum score of  100  on the Internet-Based TOEFL and to submit the results to the RCCHU on or before the stated deadline in the corresponding call of each funding opportunity. 

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Am I eligible for RCCHU Graduate Scholarships?

You are eligible to apply for one of the RCCHU Graduate Scholarships if you are a Graduate (licenciado/a, ingeniero/a, arquitecto/a, graduado/a, master) who enrolls in one of the Graduate Programs at Harvard University. Preference is given to students who have attended one of the RCC Partner Universities .

The Scholarships are awarded for one academic year, but recipients may apply for renewal.

Am I eligible for RCCHU Research Fellowships?

You are eligible to apply for one of the RCCHU Research Fellowships if you are a full-time faculty at one of our  Partner Universities and have been admitted at a Harvard School, Department or Center in order to carry out a research project. Exceptionally proposals from other positions always related to Partner Universities could be considered.

How can I apply for the RCCHU Fellowships and Scholarships?

Every year RCCHU offers a number of Research Fellowships and Graduate Scholarships at Harvard University for eligible scholars and students.

For more information:  Funding Opportunities at Harvard University . 

To apply, please be sure you read the latest call of Research Grants and Graduate Scholarships for the...

Do I need to get a U.S. Visa for my stay?

As a recipient of one of the RCCHU Grants and Scholarships you will need to travel with a J-1 Visa. Please, make sure that your department at Harvard will sponsor your J-1 Visa application in advance.

You can read J-1 regulations on the Harvard International Office's website .

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Types of Aid

Many Ways to Support Your Education

Your financial aid package is made up of a combination of scholarship (grant) funds, student employment, and any potential outside awards. Loans are never required, but are available to interested families.

We will work with your family one-on-one to help you navigate options and make sure Harvard is an affordable option for your undergraduate education.

Scholarships & Grants

When you qualify for financial aid from Harvard, we use a combination of resources to create an individualized aid package to meet your demonstrated need. This may include scholarship funds and student employment, as well as any awards you’ve earned from outside sources. Parent and student loans are also available for interested families.

Because Harvard is committed to affordability, our scholarships are designed to cover 100% of your demonstrated financial need. Here is our process:

• First we determine your award by establishing your  parent contribution
• Then we factor in student employment and any outside awards you’ve received
• Your remaining need will be covered by scholarship funds which are grant-based and never need to be repaid

Scholarship funds come from a variety of sources, including Harvard endowment funds, gifts from alumni, general tuition revenues, and federal and state grants.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences Scholarship program includes more than 2,000 individual endowment and gift funds, established by generous alumni and donors, including a  transformational $150 million gift  from Ken Griffin ‘89. We report to many of these donors annually using the information students share with us over the summer.

Federal and state grants

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant or a Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). Your eligibility is determined by the information you provide in your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pell Grants and SEOG are awarded by the federal government and administered by our office, based on financial need. Within 10 days of filing your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report indicating your eligibility for a Pell Grant.

If you are a Massachusetts resident, you may also be eligible for a state Gilbert Grant, which is awarded on the basis of need. These awards do not affect your term-time work expectation.

Outside Awards

Scholarships and grants from outside harvard.

Like many of our students, you may receive scholarship funds from sources outside Harvard, such as secondary schools, civic organizations, your parental employers, corporations, the National Merit Scholarship Programs, and the ROTC.

Since the intent of these awards is that they be used for educational purposes, you must report them to Harvard and apply them toward your college expenses. We will consider your outside awards as a part of your overall financial aid funding.

Funds from outside awards are incorporated into your financial aid package in two steps:

• First to replace the term-time job expectation.
• If you have outside awards that exceed your term-time work expectation the remaining amount would replace an equal amount of Harvard scholarship.

Since outside awards are additional resources that reduce your financial need, they cannot be used to replace your parent contribution.

Report your outside awards through the  Outside Awards Reporting System found under the Financial Aid tab of your My.Harvard student portal. Find where to send checks and Verification of Enrollment forms  on our website .

How to find outside awards

Use these resources to find outside award opportunities:.

• College Board : The College Board has launched a scholarship program with $5 million in scholarships offered each year.
• Fastweb! : Create a personalized profile that can be matched against a database of more than 1.5 million scholarships totaling more than $3.4 billion, and get notifications of new scholarships and approaching deadlines.
• Scholarships.com : Search scholarships from nearly 3,000 sources, potentially worth up to $3 billion.
• CollegeScholarships.org : Search for scholarships and grants from many different sources, and find information on both federal and private financial aid sources.
• UNIGO : Find scholarships that match your hobbies, interests, and academic background in a database of 3.6 million awards worth over $14 billion. Gain tips on finding and applying for scholarships and download scholarship applications.
• GoodCall Scholarship Directory : Search for scholarships by a variety of key categories using GoodCall’s free scholarship matching platform.
• Scholarship Search by SallieMae : Access more than 5 million awards worth over $24 billion and get notifications when new scholarships become available.

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Student Employment

All students, regardless of their financial aid status, may work during the academic year—and in fact, around two-thirds of our students do. If you receive financial aid from Harvard, you will likely be expected to contribute to your education through employment. Your expected term-time work expectation is based on your working a reasonable number of hours during the semester—often around 10 to 12 hours per week. All wages earned are paid directly to you, rather than appearing on your term bill, and can be used to help pay for your out-of-pocket personal expenses.

Whatever your situation, the  Student Employment Office  is available to help you find work at University institutions, including libraries, museums, and cafeterias.

Federal Work-Study Program

When you apply for aid, your financial aid package will indicate your eligibility for the Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP). The Federal Work-Study Program subsidizes the wages of eligible students, making them particularly attractive to employers. If you are eligible, you will be able to work in FWSP-designated jobs at the University (and sometimes off campus as well). FWSP funds are available for both term-time and summer employment. Browse the Student Employment Office jobs database for FWSP eligible jobs.

Student Loans

You are not expected to take out loans as part of your financial aid package. Our aid packages are designed to cover your financial need without additional borrowing. In fact, most of our students graduate debt-free. However, you may choose to pursue loans to help cover your student or family contribution. Students may request loans using our  Student Loan Request Form .

If you are interested in a loan, we will help you find one that works for you. You may also consider federal or private parent loans.

Types of Student Loans for 24-25

Federal direct subsidized stafford loan.

• To be eligible, you must be a US citizen, permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen and must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA )
• Maximum amounts: $3,500 for first-year, $4,500 for sophomores, and $5,500 for juniors and seniors.
• Need-based loan with interest paid by the federal government during enrollment, grace and deferment periods.
• Interest rate is based on the 10-year Treasury bill plus 2.05 percent. Interest is capped at 8.25 percent.
• Loans are “variable fixed”, meaning borrowers would receive a new rate with each new loan, but then that rate would be fixed for the life of the loan.
• Interest rate fixed at 6.53 percent for 2024-2025, with 10 years to repay.
• Net origination fee of 1.057 percent is included in the loan amount.
• Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollment.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

• Maximum amounts: $5,500 for first-year, $6,500 for sophomores, and $7,500 for juniors and seniors.
• Students eligible for a subsidized Stafford Loan can receive an additional $2,000 unsubsidized.
• Non-need-based loan with interest accruing from disbursement; interest can be paid quarterly or capitalized and added to the principal amount when repayment begins.
• Interest rate, fees, and repayment are the same as the Subsidized Stafford Loan.

Harvard Loans

The Harvard Loan is available to all need-based aid recipients, regardless of citizenship or federal aid eligibility.

• Need-based loan with interest paid by Harvard during enrollment, grace, and deferment period.
• Interest rate fixed at 4.0 percent (5.0% for loans disbursed prior to 07/01/2016) with 10 years to repay.
• No origination or insurance fees.
• Repayment begins six months after you graduate or drop below half-time enrollment.
• The monthly payment will be $10.61 per $1,000 borrowed, or a minimum of $50.
• Does not require eligibility for federal loan programs.

Additional loan information

• See the Harvard  Student Debt Management Guide
• Get answers to questions about  Federal Direct Stafford loans
• Check the  current federal record  of your outstanding federal loans
• Find more information on private student loans .

Parent Loans

Your family may choose to pursue loans to spread the cost of education over a number of years. You can take out loans to cover the entire cost of education, or just a portion of the cost, as a supplement to contributions from family income and assets.

We will help you navigate both federal and private loan options. While there are no income restrictions, you must pass standard tests of creditworthiness. All loans may be prepaid partially or in full with no penalty.

If you intend to borrow a parent loan, applications are typically available after June 1st and should be submitted by August 1st in order for loan credits to be available toward registration. Please apply for only one parent loan at a time

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For Prospective Graduate Students

The Department of Government. Calling all researchers, leaders, and changemakers.  

When you join Harvard University’s Department of Government, you become part of a highly-recognized intellectual community of scholars, researchers, visionaries, leaders, and changemakers. Our strength in teaching and research in all fields of political science is reflected in both our faculty and our curriculum. 

Harvard University’s Department of Government is a world leader in the study and scholarship in political science. Our programs of study include:

• American Government
• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Political Methodology/Formal Theory
• Political Philosophy and Its History

Our innovative curriculum reflects a diverse range of fields and methodologies. The vibrant graduate student body receives hands-on training by conducting supervised dissertation research and working with our faculty in research projects and undergraduate teaching. 

Here, scholars have access to unparalleled resources.  They have the opportunity to define and formulate their own research questions and to apply a variety of research methodologies. 

• Graduate students research is greatly facilitated by the exceptional resources offered by the Department of Government and the University.
• Harvard has the  largest university library in the world .
• Harvard expansive network of research centers and top international studies centers bring together scholars and researchers from around the globe.

Scholars can also take advantage of Harvard’s generous financial aid program.  In addition, there is just no match to the energy and excitement that accompanies student life in the Cambridge/Boston area.  

Harvard University does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry or any other protected classificiation.

PhD Requirements

Candidates for the PhD in Government are expected to complete the required coursework during their first two years of graduate study and take the General Examination at the end of the second year. A typical schedule consists of these two years, followed by three or four years of work on a dissertation, combined with supervised teaching.

Admissions 

The graduate program of the Department of Government is designed to train students for careers in university teaching and advanced research in political science. The department does not offer an independent master’s program, the master of arts in political science being reserved for PhD candidates on the way to their final degrees.  Click here  to visit the Graduate School of Arts and Science’s page on admission to the Government Department to learn more about the application process. 

Application for Admission

The application for admissions is available at  http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/apply .

The application fee is $105. Applicants can determine eligibility for a fee waiver by completing a series of questions in the Application Fee section of the application. Once these questions have been answered, the application system will provide an immediate response regarding fee waiver eligibility.

Application information and instructions are available at  www.gsas.harvard.edu . Applicants with admissions questions should call 617-496-6100 from 2-5pm EST or email  [email protected] .  Applicants with financial aid questions should call 617-495-5396 or email  [email protected] .

Financial Aid and Fellowship Opportunities 

Financial aid is administered under the direction of the  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) .  The department intends that all graduate students should have support adequate to enable them to complete their studies while enrolled full-time. Prospective students apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission and are also required to submit a Statement of Financial Resources.  The financial aid package for government students typically includes tuition and fees plus a stipend and a summer research grant for the first two years; tuition and fees plus guaranteed teaching fellowships and a summer research grant for years three and four; tuition and fees in year five; and tuition and fees plus a stipend for the completion year.

In addition to  funding from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences , graduate students are encouraged to apply for outside fellowships and grants. Please visit the  website of the GSAS Fellowships Office  for more information.  

Harvard University Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)

Pursue your studies USA. Good news! Harvard Academy Scholars Programs are currently open. In this article we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and step by step application process.

Harvard University Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for postdoctoral research studies. Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of 75,000$.

Each year four to six Academy Scholars are named for two-year appointments. The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences or law with a command of the language and history or culture of countries or regions outside of the United States or Canada.Check:  Fully Funded Fulbright Scholarship USA

Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present. Academy Scholars are expected to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments unless traveling for pre-approved 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 22, 2024 (Next period will start in July 2024)

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.

Also check Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship and avail scholarship that will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

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.
• 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

Also Apply for Melbourne Research Scholarship

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

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Deadlines for fellowship competitions are usually in the academic year before the fellowship period. For example, if you’re looking for funding for the fall or spring, you will apply for fellowships the previous fall.  

Finding Fellowships 

The Fellowships & Writing Center provides guidance to students interested in applying for certain internal and external fellowship competitions. Harvard Griffin GSAS also maintains the  CARAT database , which contains information about additional fellowship opportunities and should be your first stop. CARAT allows you to search for fellowship opportunities by keyword, citizenship requirement, length of opportunity, stage in graduate school, and more. Through CARAT, you can find links to application materials for many internal fellowships, including those listed on the Harvard Griffin GSAS website, and instructions on how to apply. You can also search external databases for opportunities:  

• The University of Illinois Fellowship Finder  
• The UCLA Search for Graduate and Postdoc Funding
• The University of Chicago Fellowships Database 
• Online Guide to Scholarships & Resources for LGBTQIA+ College Students  

Getting Help 

In an individual consultation on your fellowship proposal, you will receive feedback and advice on how to articulate the significance of your fellowship project. If you would like a critique of your fellowship essay, please complete the  FWC intake form  and one of our writing specialists will read and return your essay with an offer to schedule an appointment with you to discuss the feedback. 

If you have a question about fellowships, please  sign up for an advising appointment  with Dr. Jeannette Miller. 

How do I apply for a fellowship? 

Every fellowship has specific criteria and application instructions, but as a general rule, most competitions ask for: 

• A fellowship proposal, explaining your research topic and what you plan to do if you are granted the fellowship 
• Recommendation letters 
• A budget of expenses you expect to incur, especially for fellowships requiring travel 
• Transcripts 
• A current CV, which includes a list of awards and fellowships you have won during your time as a graduate student, presentations, publications, and other relevant information. 

Plan your application well in advance by seeking out recommenders early, making sure you obtain official transcripts well ahead of deadlines, and drafting your proposal early to get as much feedback on it as possible. 

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The following is a listing of outside scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, which are sorted by area of interest or eligibility. Click on a subject below.

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General (US Citizens)

a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship architectsfoundation.org Two students who best demonstrate a strong interest in practice and risk management will each receive a $5,000 award.

Aker Scholarship cambridgetrust.org To be eligible, you must be Norwegian or have a strong connection to Norway. You are not required to have Norwegian citizenship, but you must have lived in Norway for several years and speak Norwegian fluently. Scholarships are awarded to students in all fields of study.

Alfred K. Priest Fellowship dartmouth.edu Awards graduate fellowships for graduates of Dartmouth College who attend Harvard University. Awards are approximately $10,000 a year.

The Architectural League: Deborah J. Norden Fund archleague.org The Norden Fund awards a total of up to $5,000 annually in travel/study grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies. Applicants should submit in letter form a brief proposal (no more than three pages), which succinctly describes the objectives of the grant request and how it will assist the applicant’s intellectual and creative development.

American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) amscan.org The ASF will offer around $300,000 to outstanding American students, scholars, professionals, and artists for study and/or research in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. Fellowships of up to $23,000 are intended to support an academic year-long stay, and priority is given to students at the graduate level who need to spend time at foreign academic or research institutions. Grants of up to $5,000 are considered more suitable for shorter research visits, both on the graduate or post-doctoral level. Funding is available to candidates in all fields.

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Scholarships asprs.org ASPRS is pleased to offer fourteen awards totaling more than $50,000 in value. Available to both undergraduate and graduate student members of ASPRS and others, these resources have been generated with the intention of advancing academic and professional goals within the fields of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and related disciplines.

CARAT Database for Grants and Fellowships gsas.harvard.edu/resource Through the CARAT database, students can access information about grants and fellowships appropriate to graduate and postdoctoral students.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation coca-colascholarsfoundation.org The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports more than 1,400 exceptional college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.55 million awarded through 3 nationally recognized programs.

Democracy Doctoral Fellowships ash.harvard.edu The Ash Center awards two dissertation research fellowships to Harvard Kennedy School Ph.D. candidates or other Harvard University students in related fields. The aim of this fellowship is to support well-defined doctoral work from Harvard University students focused on innovations in public participation and political participation in non-democracies.

East West Center Scholarships and Fellowships eastwestcenter.org The East-West Center offers a wide variety of both short- and long-term programs for individuals. Academic scholarships and fellowships, as well as educational exchange and professional development programs, are available.

Edmond J. Safra Graduate Fellowship ethics.harvard.edu The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics encourages teaching and research about ethical issues in the professions and public life. Its Graduate Fellowships support outstanding Harvard graduate and professional students who are writing dissertations or are engaged in major research on topics in practical ethics, especially ethical issues in areas such as architecture, business, education, government, law, medicine, public health, public policy, and religion.

Flywire Charitable Foundation Scholarship flywire.com/company/foundation/scholarships Students in any major may apply for scholarships in the amount of $5,000 USD. Applicants must submit a short personal essay, and scholarships will be awarded to students who display a commitment to one of the following areas: social justice, global health, global citizenship, or environmental sustainability.

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu Graduate FLAS applicants must be accepted for advanced training in both a foreign language and area or international studies OR be accepted for research and training in the international aspects of professional (or other) fields of study which involve further development of language proficiency.

Good Citizen Scholarship citizensbank.com/scholarship Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000 will be available to 40 students who demonstrate good citizenship through community volunteerism and leadership.

Harvard Graduate Student Award ghd-dubai.hms.harvard.edu The Harvard Graduate Student Award will support advanced graduate students from Harvard University working on a dissertation or thesis research that addresses some of the most pressing health challenges in Dubai, the UAE, and the Center’s region. Dissertation or thesis research from all disciplines will be considered.

Health Policy Research Scholars healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership development program for full-time doctoral students who are entering their second year of study and are from populations underrepresented in specific doctoral disciplines and/or historically marginalized backgrounds.

Houtan Scholarship houtan.org/apply The Houtan Scholarship Foundation seeks students from all origins, Iranian and non-Iranian, who have high academic performance and have proven interest in promoting Iran’s culture, heritage, language, and civilization. A working knowledge of Parsi is also required; see Houtan Foundation’s website for full eligibility criteria.

Just Walkers Mobility Scholarship justwalkers.com Offers a $1,000 scholarship to undergraduate or graduate students with a mobility disability. To apply, students write an essay answering the question prompt. For more information please review the website.

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowships faa.illinois.edu Three major Fellowships are awarded yearly to both U.S. nationals and international students. The application deadline is in early December. The application can be found on the Fellowship website.

Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction modular.org Students have the chance to win a grant for $2500 if their design is selected. For more information and application materials please visit the Modular Building Institute website.

Mount Holyoke Emerging Leader Scholarship gradadmission.mtholyoke.edu/apply This award is open to students who show potential and interest in assuming a leadership role in their field. This award is open to degree and institute candidates.

Donald M. Payne paynefellows.org Intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Pivot Database for Grants pivot.proquest.com Harvard subscribes to this searchable database of federal and private funding opportunities in all academic fields.

Roothbert Fund Scholarships roothbertfund.org Roothbert Fund scholarships range from $2,000-$3,000 and are open to all in the United States regardless of sex, age, color, nationality or religious background. While the Fund does not emphasize any particular form of religious practice or worship, it seeks to provide support to persons motivated by spiritual values. The Fund has awarded grants to persons entering a wide range of careers.

Leopold Schepp Foundation scheppfoundation.org Awards are based on merit and financial need. Applicants can receive up to $8,500 a year.

Scioto Foundation sciotofoundation.org/services Scholarship opportunities to cover a student’s tuition, books, supplies, and fees.

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award nationalservice.gov The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit received by participants who complete a term of national service in an approved AmeriCorps program–AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.

Soros Fellowship for New Americans pdsoros.org New American is defined as a resident alien (who holds a Green Card), a naturalized citizen, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Green Card holders must have had more than one IRS filing. The grants are for $20,000.

Switzer Fellowship switzernetwork.org The Switzer Fellowship is a one-year fellowship for graduate students from diverse academic and personal backgrounds in New England and California whose career goals focus on environmental improvement.

Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship pattillmanfoundation.org

The Tillman Scholar program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Veteran  and  active duty military service members  from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces including the National Guard who have served in both pre-and post-9/11 eras.
• Current  Spouses  of veteran or active service members, including  surviving spouses.

The scholarship is open to students pursuing a post-secondary degree full-time.

Urban Land Institute Fellowship uli.org The ULI Kenneth M. Good Graduate Student Fellowship offers eight $5,000 scholarships awarded to graduate students who intend to pursue real estate-related studies at a major North American university, including urban planning, architecture, business or business administration, geography with a real estate concentration, and real estate law or major. Student must be nominated for this scholarship by faculty.

Vectorworks Design Scholarship vectorworks.net The Vectorworks Design Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a design program for the upcoming school year.

Gender / Diversity

American Association of University Women aauw.org AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Fellowships are open to women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study.

The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation Scholarship usascholarships.com/association-women-architecture-foundation-scholarship The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers an Annual Scholarship Award that is available to female students who reside or attend school in California and who are majoring in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and land planning, interior design, or environmental design.

American India Foundation’s William J. Clinton Fellowship aif.org The AIF Clinton Fellowship is open to those aged 21 through 31 years of age who are Indian citizens or U.S. citizens/permanent residents and have received their undergraduate degree before the start of the fellowship.

American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships app.smarterselect.com

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. AIGC offers many curated scholarships, up to $30,000, for Native students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Student applications are due by June 1, 2022.

Association of American Indian Affairs, Inc. indian-affairs.org Applicant must be enrolled with their respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Tribe, from the continental US or Alaska. Other scholarship eligibility requirements apply; please see the link above for the full list.

Caleb Scholars Program calebscholars.org In honor of Caleb Lumen Pungowiyi, the Caleb Scholars Program provides financial and community support for individuals pursuing higher education with the goal of cultivating Alaskan Inuit leaders and advancing Inuit-led conservation advocacy. A criterion for eligibility is Alaskan Inuit heritage from the CSP service area (i.e., enrolled as a tribal member, or a direct descendant, of a tribe from the Norton Sound region, Northwest Arctic region, or Arctic Slope region.)

Calista Education and Culture Scholarship Program calistaeducation.org This scholarship offers funding for applicants who are an Alaska Native and a Calista Corporation Voting Shareholder or Descendant (either natural born or legally adopted) of an Original Shareholder.

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program choctawnation.com This scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university.

Cyprus Children’s Fund  cyprus-childrensfund.org This Foundation offers multiple different scholarship options for students who can prove that they have origins in Greece and/or Cyprus. Please visit their website for application details.

D iversity Advancement Scholarship architectsfoundation.org This scholarship aims to provide assistance to individuals from a minority race or ethnicity who intend to become an architect through the pursuit of a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.

Gensler Diversity Scholarship gensler.com Open to all underrepresented and minority students approaching their final year of a NAAB-accredited program. Two finalists will be awarded scholarship funds and one winner will be awarded a paid summer internship. Please review the submission requirements and application deadlines at the link above.

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship google.com Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a financial award for the academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership.

Harvard University Native American Program Fellowships and Grants hunap.harvard.edu HUNAP provides support to Harvard students to conduct research on Native American and Indigenous issues, for professional development activities, and for conference attendance.

Harvey Fellows program via Mustard Seed Foundation msfdn.org Provides scholarships to Christian students who are pursuing graduate studies at premier universities in fields considered to be underrepresented by Christians and who possess a unique vision to impact society through their vocations.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund hsf.net Open to those of Hispanic heritage, who are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or a passport stamped I-551, with a minimum 3.0/4.0, and are enrolled full time in a US university (12 graduate units).

Indian Resource Development nmsu.edu Headquartered at New Mexico State University, administered by the College of Agriculture and Home Economics in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They publish sources of financial aid available to American Indian students. The IRD has numerous funding opportunities that vary both in restriction requirements and award amounts.

Influenster Scholarship influenster.com/scholarship Influenster  offers a $1,000 scholarship to five female students pursuing a graduate degree in a technical field of study (STEM) field.

Iranian Scholarship Foundation theisf.org The Iranian Scholarship Foundation (ISF)  provides scholarships to students of Iranian descent in the United States who demonstrate exceptional academic promise, significant financial need and a dedication to community service.

Iranian-American Scholarship Fund iasfund.org Students of Iranian heritage throughout the United States seeking Iranian-American community support for their studies.

Islamic Scholarship Fund islamicscholarshipfund.org The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3)  entity founded in 2009 whose mission is to address the underrepresentation of American Muslims in the fields and occupations that influence public opinion and make public policy. Our belief is that fostering education and improving Muslim representation in all walks of life including media and politics will lead to full integration and a better understanding of Islam and Muslims.

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship Program jacl.org Requirements for application: JACL Membership of either Individual or Student/Youth categories, personal statement, letter of recommendation, official transcripts, work experience, community involvement.

Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation jmcff.org The largest scholarship program for students of Cuban descent.

JVS Chicago Scholarship jvschicago.org/scholarship Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students.

Karla S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship johnson-roberts.com The Karla S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is named for Karla Johnson, AIA, a principal of Johnson Roberts Associates, Inc. This scholarship is a one-time award for a disadvantaged woman who is currently enrolled in her final year of an accredited professional degree program of architecture (BArch or MArch) at an American college or university, within the USA. Any woman, or person who identifies as female, from any race, religion, national origin, or background, who is currently enrolled in a professional architecture degree program located in the United States, and meets the eligibility requirements, may apply.

Landscape Architecture Foundation Ignite Scholarship lafoundation.org/ Ignite is a multi-year program with three core components: an annual scholarship, summer internships, and ongoing mentorship. For the 2022 and 2023 application years, eligible candidates must identify as Black/African American. Applicants cannot currently be in their final year of study. (In future years, LAF plans to expand the program to other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups.)

Online Colleges Scholarships for Women onlinecolleges.net This new resource presents women-specific scholarships, including general criteria for each opportunity. Use the links provided to access more detailed information about eligibility and instructions for completing and submitting an application. As always, be careful about what information you provide.

Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship architectsfoundation.org The Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship was established specifically for a woman studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited bachelor or master’s degree program.

P.E.O. International peointernational.org P.E.O. Scholar Awards (PSA) provides substantial merit-based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral-level degree at an accredited college or university.

The Pittsburgh Foundation Lillian Gorell Scholarship pittsburghfoundation.org The Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for deserving students with preference given to blind students as well as those students wishing to study the Arts.

Point Foundation pointfoundation.org Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including a proven track record of leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement, and working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.

Pride Foundation Scholarship pridefoundation.org This scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice. Applicants must be a resident of  Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they currently live within that state or  have lived within that state for at least one year at any time within the last five years .

Robert L. Outland Women and Minority Scholarship + Internship moaarch.com Students in an Architecture program can apply to win a scholarship and a paid internship at MOA Architecture.

Sikh Education Fund associationofsikhprofessionals.org/ The purpose of the fund is to make higher education more affordable for Sikh students in America by funding a portion of their studies. SEF believes in the importance of Sikh youth becoming successful professionals while still remaining true to their Sikh identity and roots.

SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Program smithgroup.com The SmithGroup Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship Program supports and mentors students from historically underrepresented demographics in architecture, interior design, planning, landscape architecture, and engineering. Candidates who are Black/African American, Hispanic, Alaskan Native or American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander are eligible to apply.

The Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation tribalwcc.org/foundation The Tribal Workers Charitable Foundation has established a scholarship program for eligible students seeking a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree from a post-secondary institution. In order to apply, the  a pplicant must be a tribal student at Oglala College or Sinte Gleska University or a member of one the following tribes: Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, or Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Wellesley College Fellowships wellesley.edu Wellesley College offers a number of fellowships and scholarships for graduate study or research that are open to graduating seniors and Wellesley alumnae. Two of these awards are open to women graduates of any American institution. Awards are usually made to applicants currently enrolled in or applying to graduate school for the following year.

WTS Foundation Scholarships wtsinternational.org The WTS Foundation works to advance women in transportation. Applicants must be in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics.

WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate wxnyre.com WX New York Women Executives in Real Estate empowers women to build successful careers in the real estate industry, supporting them at all stages of their professional development. Scholarships (financial and merit) are awarded on an annual basis to students studying real estate and related subjects, such as architecture, law and engineering among others. Applicants must be in their final year of required coursework for the degree and/or major and enrolled in the school during the full academic year to receive a scholarship.

Architecture

Architects Foundation architectsfoundation.org Every year, the foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to architecture students in NAAB-accredited graduate degree programs, and Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates who are working toward becoming licensed architects.

AIA Arthur N. Tuttle Jr. Graduate Fellowship in Health Facility Planning and Design aia.org Recipients are selected each year by a committee of AHA and AIA representatives on the basis of study and travel proposals submitted by young architects and graduate students in accredited U.S.-based architecture schools.

AIA/Alaska Scholarship Program aiaalaska.org Open to permanent residents of Alaska who are enrolled in a Master’s Program in Architecture. Applicants must submit a transcript, letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a resume. Applications are available on the AIA/Alaska website.

AIA Diversity Scholarships aia.org The scholarship is awarded to high school graduates, college freshmen, and community college students from minority and/or financially disadvantaged backgrounds who intend to pursue a NAAB-accredited professional degree in architecture.

AIA/New Hampshire Scholarship Program aianh.org Open to residents of New Hampshire who are enrolled in a NAAB accredited Architecture program or a program in a related field, such as Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, Preservation, or Planning. Scholarships of $500 to $3,000 will be awarded. The application deadline is April 15th.

AIA/New Jersey Scholarship Foundation aia-nj.org Between $1,000-2,500, these awards are for residents of certain counties of Northern NJ. The application involves form, transcript, letters of reference, and a personal statement.

AIA/New York cfafoundation.org Lists a number of awards for both New York state residents, and others.

AIA/Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship aiaeasternpa.org Possible scholarship assistance to qualified applicants currently enrolled in an accredited architecture program and who are serious about their long-term pursuit of licensure as a professional architect. The candidate must maintain legal residence within one of the following AIA Eastern Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, or Schuylkill.

AIA/Northeastern Pennsylvania Scholarship luzfdn.org The NEPA Chapter of the AIA Scholarship Fund is open to any “local” area student(s) who have received their high school diploma, and/or received a 2-year Associate Degree and have been admitted into and are attending any NAAB accredited (or NAAB Candidate) Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture program. In this case, “local ” refers to any of the following counties in Pennsylvania state: Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming. Candidates must also possess the will and the ability to successfully pursue a college career, and have the academic ability, talent, and economic need for assistance in meeting tuition expenses in pursuit of an architectural degree.

AIA/Rochester Scholarship Program aiaroc.org This scholarship is open to college students currently enrolled in an architecture program for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The scholarship is open to student who have a permanent residence within the seven-county area of Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, or Greater Rochester member-firm areas served by AIA Rochester. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2022. Email [email protected] for more information.

AIAS/AIA Trust Scholarship for Emerging Professionals aias.org Offered to members of AIAS in their first year of a professional degree in Architecture.

AIA/New York Chapter Design Awards aiany.org These $1,000 scholarships are to encourage writing on architecture and related design subjects and to foster regard for intelligent criticism among future professionals. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a professional architecture program or related discipline. The application includes a criticism, story, essay, or book review accompanied by a 100-word descriptive statement. Two submissions per entrant.

AIA/Northern Nevada aiann.org The Graham Erskine Memorial Scholarship and Raymond Hellman Scholarship are open to residents of Nevada.

AIA/Northwest Washington aiaseattle.org The application process is open to all residents (inclusive of students with immediate family) of Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties who are enrolled in an accredited School of Architecture, regardless of location, and entering their Junior year or above.

AIA/South Dakota Scholarship Program aiasouthdakota.org Open to residents of South Dakota involved as a full-time student at a school of architecture in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th-year level. Student must also be of good character and show above-average scholarship ability.

AIA/Southern New York Chapter Scholarship aiaroc.org Applicants must be a resident of one of the ten counties the AIA Southern New York Chapter serves (Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland (Southern), Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins) and must be enrolled in an architecture program. Awardees will receive a $2,500 scholarship that must be used toward school expenses. Email [email protected] for the application and more information.

AIA/Wisconsin Foundation Out-of-State Study Scholarships aiaw.org The Wisconsin Architects Foundation provides $1,000 scholarships to Wisconsin students pursuing the study of architecture out-of-state. Students must have graduated from high school in Wisconsin to be considered for this award.

AIA/Wyoming Scholarship aia-wyoming.org Open to Wyoming residents or Wyoming high school graduates currently enrolled in a master’s program in architecture. To be eligible, students must have completed three or more semesters in a program leading to an accredited degree in architecture. For information, visit the website or call 307-632-4077.

Architects/Engineers Professional Network aepronet.org Various national scholarship funds administered through professional societies, including locally administered grants available for awards in each member’s local territory. National scholarships are awarded principally to students of architecture and engineering schools where the applicant’s studies principally emphasize practice management.

Bergmeyer Scholarship bergmeyer.com This scholarship intended for a designer who is working towards a career in Interior Design. The Bergmeyer Scholarship recognizes and supports leadership potential in the field of Interior Design and Architecture through a $2,500 award.

Carter Manny Award grahamfoundation.org The Carter Manny Award supports the completion of outstanding doctoral dissertations on architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. Students must be nominated by their department to apply for the Carter Manny Award.

Connecticut Architecture Foundation Scholarship cafct.org Students who have completed two years in accredited undergraduate architectural programs or have been accepted into an accredited graduate program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have a Connecticut connection (residence, school, work, etc.) in order to apply. In recent years, the individual awards have ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, depending upon the funds available in that year.

Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship siliconvalleycf.org The Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Joseph Ehrlich and Mr. Jack Rominger to assist with the education of future architectural professionals.

Graham Foundation grahamfoundation.org Awards approximately 100 grants and fellowships for the study of architecture. Their site contains an easily searchable database of all awards and does not ask marketing questions.

Indiana Architectural Foundation indianaarchitecturalfoundation.org Scholarships are available for students who are permanent residents of the state of Indiana and in an Architecture Degree program. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Jewish Vocational Service jvschicago.org Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. Approximately $500,000 is available each year for full-time students, predominantly those legally domiciled in the metropolitan Chicago area, with career promise in their chosen fields. Assistance is available primarily for those with   FINANCIAL NEED who are pursuing careers in the helping professions. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000.

Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship siliconvalleycf.org This scholarship was established by Gil Sanchez in memory and honor of his parents, Leo and Trini Sanchez, who emigrated from Mexico to the United States in the 1910s. Gil’s hope is that this scholarship will encourage and help further the education of young people seeking to become architects.

Steele Architecture Scholarship tfec.org Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship is open to students who are present or former residents of one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Perry, Franklin, Lebanon, Adams, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Montour, Snyder, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Union, or Northumberland, and studying in the final three years of a Bachelor of Architecture program OR in a graduate program leading to a Master of Architecture degree

TCAA Architecture Scholarship www.tcaainc.org The Tile Contractors Association of America will award a $5,000 scholarship to a qualifying student who at the time of application is working toward an undergraduate or graduate level professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design.

Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship architectsfoundation.org This scholarship was established to support a graduate student studying architecture within a NAAB-accredited master’s degree program. The student’s work should demonstrate an exemplary focus at the design intersection of sustainability, resilience, wellness, and beauty.

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architectural Scholarship Fund www.zgf.com Applicants entering final year of MArch I or MArch I AP degree program are eligible for this scholarship.

Landscape Architecture

Garden Club of America gcamerica.org Lists various awards for Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies.

LAF Scholarships asla.org The Landscape Architecture Foundation offers many annual scholarship opportunities.

Leadership in Landscape Scholarship lafoundation.org

The Landscape Architecture Foundation offers nine different scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. Graduate students who display superior performance or have unmet financial needs may qualify.

The Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture publicgardens.org/scholars/milbourn-moresla.org The Linda Milbourn Fellowship in Landscape Architecture will award $5,000 per application cycle to one student enrolled in a college/university graduate-level program pursuing a degree in landscape architecture. Applicant must demonstrate involvement in an experiential learning project (research, project, plan, or other direct impacts/benefit) to a recognized Association member public garden, botanic garden, arboretum or other closely aligned public horticulture institution in the U.S. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.

Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship ctasla.org Scholarship applicants must be legal residents of the State of Connecticut and enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program at the college or university level.

David T. Woolsey Scholarship lafoundation.org Open to third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduate or graduate students of landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs, whose permanent residence is Hawaii. Up to $2,000 is awarded.

Master in Design Engineering

Defense Threat Reduction Agency Opportunities dtra.mil/Careers/Strategic-Recruiting-Programs/ DTRA uses a wide variety of federal and agency managed programs to recruit new talent.

Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com The scholarship provides assistance to student veterans who are pursuing university degrees in the field of computer science, computer engineering, or a degree in a closely related technical field in the U.S.

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Byron Hanke Fellowship for Graduate Study cairf.org Awarded by the Community Associations Institute Research Foundation in the amount of $2,500. The Hanke Fellow must be working on a graduate degree that in some way focuses on community associations or common interest properties. In the past, the Research Foundation has made awards available for papers to students in Law, Economics, Urban Planning, and Real Estate areas.

CREW Boston Educational Foundation Scholarship crewboston.org The scholarship is awarded to a female student(s) entering her junior or senior year of undergraduate school or entering or enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university based in New England.  The student must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the commercial real estate industry through her course studies and/or internships in a commercial real estate firm.

CREW Network Scholarship  crewnetwork.org The CREW Network Foundation scholarship program supports future female leaders as they pursue university-level education that will lead to careers in commercial real estate.

FIABCI   Scholarship Foundation   fiabci-usa.com The FIABCI Scholarship Foundation provides aid and travel assistance to students who demonstrate an interest in the field of international real estate or are enrolled in real estate related courses at a qualified university. You must be a member, member’s spouse, or a dependent of a member in order to apply.

The Goldie Initiative Scholarship Program goldieinitiative.org/ The Goldie Initiative supports women pursuing graduate-level studies in business with a focus on real estate. $15,000 scholarships split over two (2) academic years ($7,500 per year) are awarded.

ICSC Foundation Scholarships icsc.org Several scholarship opportunities related to the field of Real Estate are listed.

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Scholarship naiop.org NAIOP is proud to continue their scholarship program for students pursuing a degree which will lead to a career in the commercial real estate industry. Preference will be given to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the commercial real estate field.

Pension Real Estate Association prea.org This scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate students studying real estate.

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APA Division Scholarships planning.org Several divisions of the American Planning Association sponsor a variety of competitions, scholarships, fellowships, and grants for students enrolled in degree programs in planning or a closely related field.

APA Judith McManus Price Scholarship planning.org Women and minority (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) students enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program who are citizens of the United States, intend to pursue careers as practicing planners in the public sector and are able to demonstrate a genuine financial need are eligible to apply for this scholarship which will range between $2,000 to $4,000. The deadline is April 30th.

Graduate Research Fellowships: National Science Foundation nsfgrfp.org NSF Graduate Fellowships offer recognition and three years of support for advanced study to approximately 900 outstanding graduate students. Approximately 90 awards will be in the Women in Engineering (WENG) and Women in Computer and Information Science (WICS) components. Most tailored to Urban Planning and Design students.

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ibtta The IBTTA Foundation – the research, education and charitable arm of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association – has established a scholarship program to assist current undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in transportation-related fields (see website for full list.) If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a one-time $5,000 award.

International Facility Management Association Foundation foundation.ifma.org Scholarships are available annually to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in facility management or related fields. IFMA Foundation scholarships are awarded based on merit and certain restrictions and/or qualification requirements may apply.

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AFCEA Hawaii Scholarship afceahawaii.org/education-programs AFCEA Hawaii is committed to support Hawaii based students, teachers, and professionals in their pursuit of continued education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Cyber, and Electronics by providing scholarships, grants, and awards.

Kauai North Shore Lions Scholarship kauainorthshorelions.org Each spring, the Kauai North Shore Lions Foundation offers scholarships for high school graduates from the North Shore of Kauai who will be attending a college, university, or other institute of higher learning during the following academic year. Scholarship applicants attending school on the Mainland need to still have a home financial address on Kauai.

JVS Chicago jvschicago.org To be eligible applicants must be Jewish full-time students with financial need. Scholarships are granted to students who show promise in their chosen careers, especially those entering professions dedicated to helping others.  Applicants must also be born and/or raised in either Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area, or Northwest Indiana or have one continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship faa.illinois.edu This creative fellowship is open to graduates of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and other prestigious institutions seeking advanced study in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, or urban and regional planning.

Michael P. Daly Memorial Scholarship dalyscholarship.com The Michael P. Daly Memorial Foundation Scholarship is awarded to current and prospective college students in the roofing, sheet metal, and construction industries in the Kansas City area.

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Walter S Barr Fellowships horacesmithfund.org These awards for full time study beyond the Bachelor’s Degree are made annually to Hampden County, Massachusetts residents selected by the Fellowship Committee. Awards are made on the basis of scholastic record, available resources, need and other pertinent information.

Mount Holyoke Alum Scholarship gradadmission.mtholyoke.edu/apply This award is open to students who received their bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College who are committed to serving students in order to build a stronger education system. This award is open to degree and institute candidates.

Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship vineyardvision.org The Martha’s Vineyard Vision Fellowship is a grassroots catalyst that empowers promising Islanders who are committed to the environmental and social sustainability of Martha’s Vineyard. To be considered, a person should be a Martha’s Vineyard resident who is committed to remain on the Island, or to return here after completion of the Fellowship, and to contribute to the Island community on a continuing basis.

Noma-Reischauer Prize in Japanese Studies rijs.fas.harvard.edu The prize will be awarded annually for the best essays on Japan-related topics written by Harvard University students; one prize of $3,000 for the best essay by a graduate student.

Worcester County Horticultural Society Scholarship towerhillbg.org Award ranges from $500-$2,000. The applicant must be entering the junior or senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The applicant must also be a resident of New England or attending a New England college/university and majoring in horticultural or a horticultural-related field. Phone: 617-869-6111, ext. 24.

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PLAN NH Fellowship and Scholarship plannh.org The scholarship is open to an architectural student who is/was a resident of New Hampshire. Find out more information about the scholarship at their website.

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey tlc-nj.org/scholarships The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is looking to support scholars pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and related fields. Interested candidates must be New Jersey residents.

New Jersey Class Loans (NJCLASS) hesaa.org NJCLASS offers low-cost supplemental loans to New Jersey residents attending an eligible in-state or out-of-state school.

Oregon Community Foundation oregoncf.org Scholarships are open to students from Oregon. For more information please visit their website.

Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Foundation Charles J. Lieberth Scholarship pittsburghfoundation.org The Charles J. Lieberth Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for City of Pittsburgh employees completing an undergraduate or graduate program in government or public service.

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We offer admission into the ph.d. degree in the following areas:.

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• Electrical Engineering
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​​​ ​​​ *Note we do not offer admission into masters degree programs in these areas.

We offer admission into a terminal masters degree in the following areas:

• Data Science  (S.M.) 
• Computational Science and Engineering  (S.M. or M.E.)
• Master in Design Engineering  (M.D.E.) (joint with  Harvard Graduate School of Design )
• MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences (joint with Harvard Business School)

Application Process and Requirements  

All prospective graduate students to our Ph.D., M.E., S.M., and A.B./S.M. programs apply to the School of Engineering through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin  Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) .

Students interested in the Master in Design Engineering with the Harvard Graduate School of Design will find information about applying to that program  here .

Students interested in the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program offered jointly with Harvard Business School will find information about applying to that program  here. Students with bachelor's degrees in the natural or quantitative sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering are invited to apply.

All students begin graduate study in the fall term only. 

What does the application require?

• Completed  application form  submitted by the appropriate application deadline (Dec.1st for masters applicants;  December 15th for Ph.D. applicants)
• Statement of Purpose: describe your future research interests, how they relate to your classroom and/or research experience, and which labs at SEAS you're most excited about.  Your statement should be no longer than 1,000 words.
• Personal Statement:Please share how your experiences or activities will advance our mission and commitment to sustain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment  (full text of prompt can be found in the application).  No longer than 500 words.
• Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically
• Transcripts; please upload copies of all transcripts to the Academic Background section of the online application; unofficial copies are acceptable. 
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• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our Ph.D. programs.  Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• SEAS does not accept General GRE scores nor Subject Test GRE scores for applicants to our masters degree programs in Computational Science & Engineering and Data Science.   Applicants to these programs should not submit official or unofficial GRE scores to us nor mention them anywhere in their application materials.  
• Either the GRE or GMAT is required for applicants applying to the Master of Design Engineering or the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences programs.   The applications for these programs are available via the Graduate School of Design or Harvard Business School, respectively. 
• If required, an official  TOEFL  or  IELTS  score report. The school code to use to submit your TOEFL score is 3451.  *TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for applicants whose native language is other than English and who do not hold a Bachelor degree or its equivalent from an institution at which English is the language of instruction.  The score must be valid at the time of entry into the program.   Note that a masters degree from an English-speaking institution does not meet this requirement.   
• The application fee of $105.00. Should you want to request a fee waiver from Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, you may do so in the fee section of the application.

Please list only SEAS ladder faculty on the application.  "Affiliate faculty" cannot admit PhD students.  There are many SEAS ladder faculty with formal joint appointments in other Harvard Griffin GSAS departments, like Physics and Earth and Planetary Sciences.  These faculty can serve as primary research advisors to SEAS students.   A complete list of the SEAS ladder faculty can be found  here - filter for "primary graduate advisors" once you're on this page. 

We do not require an interview as part of the application process and we cannot offer applicants the opportunity for an in-person interview with the admissions staff.  Attending a Ph.D. or Masters Programs admissions information session is the best way to have your questions answered.   More information about our information sessions that will be held in the Fall can be found  here.

We require electronic submission of the entire application, including letters of recommendation and transcripts.  Please do not send us any hard copy materials.

Admissions Timeline for Ph.D., M.E., S.M., and A.B./S.M. Programs  (Note: The  Master in Design Engineering  and the  MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences  have different deadlines and timetables.) Please note:   The application deadline for applicants to our masters programs (S.M., M.E., and AB-SM) is earlier than the application deadline for applicants to our Ph.D. program.    Applicants to our S.M., M.E., and AB-SM masters programs must apply by December 1, 2024.  Applicants to our Ph.D. program   must apply by December 15, 2024 .   We do not accept late applications to any of our programs.

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The Graduate Assistant role focused on communications assumes a key support role within the Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship  The Graduate Assistant supports all communications efforts related to student leadership development, academic engagement, professional pathway development, and residential life initiatives.  The Graduate Assistant role will work to support a wide range of civic engagement and public service initiatives for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Communications Support: The Graduate Assistant will provide consistent communications for public service programs throughout the year.  They will be responsible for designing and disseminating the Public Service Weekly newsletter, utilizing social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), communicating key opportunities to the Yard Bulletin and House websites, developing promotional materials for collaborative civic events, updating the Phillips Brooks House website, and producing guides to inform students of the variety of ways they can stay civically engaged.

Student Recruitment and Selection (as needed):  The Graduate Assistant may also be involved with reading student applications and recommending candidates to our community partners.

Qualifications

Candidates should ideally be enrolled in a graduate school program or looking explicitly for a part-time role (8 to 10 hours per week).  Familiarity with Harvard College is a plus.   Candidates should have prior exposure to public service through volunteer and/or internship experiences.   We are looking for candidates with strong communications and problem-solving skills.  Graduate Assistants will be expected to utilize a variety of software and social media to engage with key stakeholders.

We are asking Graduate Assistants to serve through May 2025.  If mutually agreed upon, this position can be extended into Summer 2025.

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The Graduate Assistant will have a regularly scheduled meeting with their supervisor each week, but much of the work can be done on a flexible schedule.  This position pays $27 per hour for up to 10 hours per week.

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Please submit a one-page resume and cover letter through the Graduate Student Applicant Portal .  Submissions received by July 15, 2024 will be given full consideration.

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Special Collections Librarian and Archivist, Harvard Graduate School of Education, (Cambridge, MA)

Posted June 29, 2024

Job Summary

Although this position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by end of day on July 15, 2024 HGSE is a diverse community  of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.

Gutman Library seeks a collaborative and user-centered Special Collections Librarian and Archivist to develop, manage, and promote use of the Library’s Special Collections. 

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Scholarly Communication & Collections Librarian, the incumbent administers a unique collection on the history of education in the United States and supports the research and teaching activities of faculty, students, and researchers using the collection. 

The Librarian and Archivist coordinates closely with teams in Gutman Library and collaborates frequently with Harvard Library service units and other special collections and archives repositories on campus.

Position Description

Collection Development and Administration (30%)

• Appraises potential collection additions and makes recommendations for acquisition of new collections, deaccession of existing collections, and prioritization of collection projects. Includes communication with donors.

• Develops the collection to build on strengths and fill gaps, consulting with other Gutman liaisons and HGSE faculty as needed.

• Implements policies and procedures for appraisal, acquisition, processing, disposition, preservation, digitization, and access of materials, including born-digital formats, building on existing standards used in Harvard Library. Includes regular creation and maintenance of documentation.

• Supervises at least one student employee year-round. May hire and manage other staff. 

• Coordinates transfer of materials from research collections to Special Collections and from HGSE to the Harvard University Archives, such as for faculty retirements, administrator vacancies, etc.

• Works collaboratively with Harvard Library Preservation Services and the Harvard Depository to maintain suitable physical conditions for the Special Collections.

• Manages loan and physical exhibition requests from other Harvard repositories and external institutions.

• Collaborates with other education libraries, archives, and special collection repositories or colleagues to provide support to the wider community of education researchers and to develop cross-repository or cross-institution projects. 

Discovery and Access (30%)

• Develops, arranges, describes, and processes archival collections in accordance with accepted standards and practices and considering assessed user needs and library priorities.

• Creates finding aids using contemporary tools in accordance with national standards and ensures the quality of finding aids created by other staff.

• Undertakes copy cataloging and performs basic inventory management. Includes coordinating closely with the Education Metadata Librarian on local practices.

• Coordinates closely with the Special Collections Team on identifying digitization and digital collections projects that meet Gutman Library priorities, including any that can support computational access to collections and linked data initiatives. Includes consulting with other Gutman Library functional and cross-functional teams, such as the Open Scholarship and Research Services Teams.

• Works collaboratively with central Harvard Library units, including Imaging Services, Preservation Services, Media Preservation Services, and Digital Collections Discovery, to manage digitization and digital collections projects. Includes determining the best collection discovery tools, repositories, and platforms to meet project goals and leading the creation of curated digital collections sites on CURIOSity and library.harvard.edu platforms.

Public Services (30%)

• Manages operations of the reading room and on-site storage facilities of Gutman Library Special Collections, including scheduling and supervising appointments and coordinating use of materials in classes.

• Promotes the use of Special Collections through a variety of outreach and advocacy methods at HGSE, Harvard, and beyond leveraging communication platforms and tools such as LibGuides and the Gutman Library website.

• Organizes physical and digital exhibitions of Special Collection materials. 

• Provides research support to faculty, students and researchers studying the history of education.

• Serves as a liaison to academic programs, concentrations, or foundations as assigned.

Other Duties (10%)

• Leads the Gutman Library Special Collections Team.

• Participates in other Gutman Library functional or cross-functional teams as needed.

• Serves as an active member of the Gutman Library Council. 

• Participates in HGSE staff committees or activities.

• Participates in Harvard Library governance structure activities, such as committees, working groups, and discussion groups.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please go to the following https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341#jobDetails=2008801_5341

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Annual madri lecture held june 20.

Joseph Madri, MD/PhD, Professor Emeritus of Pathology, right, and Chen Liu, MD, PhD, Chair of Yale Pathology, center, present a plaque to Daniel A. Haber, MD, PhD, Director, Mass General Cancer Center, Kurt J. Isselbacher Professor of Oncology, Harvard Medical School, after Dr. Haber delivered the Madri Lecture.

Joseph & Lucille Madri

Joseph Madri, MD/PhD, Professor of Emeritus of Pathology, and his wife, Lucille, support many worthwhile causes with their foundation, including a Professorship in Pathology at Yale.

It wasn’t long after he helped launch Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the early 1990s when Joseph A. Madri, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology, recalls one of Alexion’s co-founders, Leonard Bell (MD, ’84), talking to him about the company’s value.

“Lenny said to me, ‘You know Joe, one day this stock will be worth $1 or $2 and we can go out to dinner,’ ” Dr. Madri said. “It was worth a little more than that.”

The stock that Dr. Madri acquired as an Alexion founder and board member is benefitting a number of causes that matter to both him and his wife, Lucille, through the Joseph and Lucille Madri Family Foundation, including the annual Joseph A. & Lucille K. Madri Lecture in Pathology at Yale, held June 20, and the Joseph A. and Lucille K. Madri Professorship in Pathology.

“My goal for funding this lecture was to essentially enrich the department, especially the graduate students and the postdocs to let them see what superior investigators are like, and also as a resource to fund graduate students going to conferences. So it’ s for the betterment of the graduate students, which benefits the whole department,” Dr. Madri said.

The 2024 lecture featured Daniel A. Haber, MD, PhD, director, Mass General Cancer Center, Kurt J. Isselbacher Professor of Oncology, Harvard Medical School, and Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Dr. Haber’s topic in a packed Brady Auditorium was, “Single Cell Analysis of Circulating Tumor Cells.”

The Madri Foundation also supports at-risk youth in New Haven, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services of New Haven, CT Foodshare, the Fair Haven Clinic, Planned Parenthood, Doctors Without Borders, a preschool in Boston, where his son lives, and an organization that provides a social net for the needy in Columbus, Ohio, where his daughter lives. It also provides scholarships to Medical Science Training Program students at Indiana University, where he earned his graduate and medical degrees.

“I was one of the founders of Alexion Pharmaceuticals and after almost two decades as an independent director and co-founder, Alexion’s success enabled us to fund our foundation.”

Dr. Madri’s introduction into the world of medicine came by way of the medical equipment and furniture company his father and uncles, Italian immigrants, founded in New York City.

“Madri Brothers Inc., manufactured medical equipment, instruments and furniture. Madri Brothers held contracts with several city hospitals and my experience working at Madri Brothers enabled me to appreciate the workings of various hospitals,” he said. “That experience was instrumental in helping me decide on a medical career. I was interested in how things worked mechanically but also biologically.”

After his graduate education at IU, Dr. Madri came to Yale and remained. Its proximity to New York City, where he and his wife have family, helped.

“Over the years, I was recruited by several places, but I always felt that Yale was better. I was fortunate to interact with outstanding students, postdocs, and faculty, all of whom made me a better person and clinician/scientist. The students and postdocs that I have mentored over four decades at Yale have attained positions in academia, medical practice, business, and law.”

Dr. Madri said getting used to retirement was an adjustment at first, but he is enjoying reading world and medical/science history, something he didn’t have time for while working and running the foundation, which their children will do one day.

“The children will continue the work of the foundation. They’ll continue to help people in need, and that’s important.”

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