Harvard Academy Scholars Program in USA 2016/17 (Fully Funded)
Deadline: October 1, 2016
Location: USA
Fully Funded !!
Overview:
This program is open to all recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates.
The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.
The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions.
Academy Scholars are appointed for two years by The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard University faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.
Terms:
The competition for these awards is open only to recent PhD (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before applying to become Academy Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than three years are ineligible.
Each year four to five Academy Scholars are named for two-year appointments. Academy Scholars are expected to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments unless traveling for pre-approved research purposes.
Value/Worth:
Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $67,000, and predoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $31,000. This stipend is supplemented by funding for conference and research travel, research assistants, and health insurance coverage. Some teaching is permitted but not required.
Applications are welcome from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race.
Who is eligible to apply for the Academy Scholars Program?
The Academy Scholars Program is open to scholars from all countries and citizenships who have recently completed or are nearing completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral program in the social sciences.
The Academy Scholars Program is not a degree granting program. If you have not recently completed or are not currently enrolled in a PhD or equivalent doctoral program in the social sciences you are not eligible to apply for the Academy Scholars Program.
Predoctoral candidates must have finished all field research and be in the writing stage of their dissertation at the time of application. If you have completed a PhD program, the PhD completion date must be within three years of our October 1 application deadline. For October 1, 2016 applicants, you must have completed your PhD after September 30, 2013.
Finalists must be available to travel for a personal interview on our December 6, 2016 interview date. (Please note that December 6 is a change from the previously published December 1, 2016 interview date.)
The Harvard Academy will arrange and pay for travel and hotel accommodations for the finalists to interview in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
How to Apply:
All application materials need to arrive by the deadline of October 1. We do not accept late applications.
The completed application will include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé
- Research proposal (2500 word maximum)
- Official PhD program transcript
- Three letters of recommendation (uploaded through the online application)
Letters should be addressed to the “Selection Committee.”
Letters of recommendation need to arrive by the deadline of October 1.
The online application is accessed through the homepage of The Harvard Academy’s website. All parts of the application are submitted online.
Questions should be emailed to:
applicationinquiries@wcfia.harvard.edu
You may include footnotes, endnotes, and/or bibliographies in your proposed research statement, but they are not required. If you do give references, they will not count towards the 2500-word maximum for the research statement.
Harvard scholars program require no copies of published papers or abstracts as part of our application process. Do not include them in your application packet.
Regarding transcripts from foreign universities: reviewers read many applications from those at foreign universities and request as much transcript-like official documentation as the Registrar at your university can provide, for all graduate work—both for the Master’s and PhD programs in which you have been or are currently enrolled. Your institution most likely gets these requests often and can provide the required paperwork to you upon request.
Accepted Fields of Study:
- Africa Studies
- Anthropology
- Asia Studies
- Central Asia Studies
- Classics
- East Asian Languages and Civilizations
- Economics
- Eastern Europe Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography
- Global Health
- Government
- History
- History of Science—non-Western
- Inner Asian and Altaic Studies
- International Relations
- Latin American and Iberian Studies
- Law
- Linguistics—non-English
- Medieval Studies—non-Western
- Middle East Studies
- Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
- Political Economy and Government
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Russia Studies
- Sanskrit and Indian Studies
- Slavic Languages and Civilization
- Social Policy
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- South Asia Studies
- Southeast Asia Studies
- Ukraine Studies
- Women, Gender, & Sexuality—non-Western
Fields of Study that are Not Accepted:
Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
- Anything Western (US, Canada, and Western Europe, as defined by the former Iron Curtain)
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Business
- Literature
- Management
- Philosophy
- Public Administration
- Religion
- Social Work
- Urban Studies
Website: http://academy.wcfia.harvard.edu/programs/academy_scholar
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This program is so amazing.Thank you for your information.
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You’re welcome Thet.
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I want to have a scholarship.
I’m a civil Engineer.
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i would like to join Masters programme? if any chances?
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Dear Saranya,
This scholarship program only for pre or post doctoral students or those who’re complete the thesis papers through ongoing Ph.D.
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I am interested to pursue my scholarship in Law but I suspect, I am not yet eligible.
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I really would like to apply Harvard Academy Scholar. If I have a chance, I would like to study there.
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I would like to know about the info for scholars of course like Mathematics study.
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Dear Zar,
Please go through the link. You’ll get details.
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Why isn’t Zoology or life science included in both list of accpeted and not accepted
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Dear Khun,
Please ask your query to the Harvard Academy Scholars program organizer. We’re YEO just share the opportunity information.
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I am interested in join in this program. I am Indonesian. I have plan to continue my PhD this year in subject Public Policy. Since I have not accepted yet in certain university, means that I cannot join in this program? Is this program still available for the next year? Thanks.
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Dear Novita,
Please feel free to apply for this program. It’ll not count your dropped story. We’re not confirmed about next year program that it’ll be launched or not.
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This is great!!!I am a PhD(Public Law)candidate writing on Environmental law in one of the Nigeria universities.I am on my 3rd chapter -“Oil Exploration and Corporate Social Responsibility partnership…”I will be glad if I am given the opportunity to benefit from this rear program.
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Dear Kamal,
Please feel free to apply for this program. Good luck for you from YEO.
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Hello I am now PhD student in economics. Can I reply for scholarship also? I thank you in advance.
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Dear Ragif,
You can apply for the post graduate or pre doctoral stage.
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Amazing! This is the great opportunity for all who will meet the requirements! I am starting to write my dissertation on linguistic & ethnic issues of Central Asia & Europe ethnic Mongolian tribe The Kalmyks. Should it be started by the deadline date or must be finished? Pre-doctoral works. Thank you for the information.
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Dear Bat-Amgalan,
Please communicate with organizer of this program regarding your question, they’ll get back to you.
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I am a student of public administration.I want to study in Harvard university. How can I get full funding scholarship from this subject.
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Dear Parvin Begum,
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Is there a way that the university will offer Ph.D in IT.? Thanks,
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Dear Pitogo,
If so, we’ll let you know or please be updated with scholarship information.
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I hope will become the part of this College…
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I have PhD Accounting. Am i qualify?
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Dear Mutalib,
Please look around accepted subject area.
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Is it possible to apply for PhD in electrical engineering? I did not see any engineering field that you are offering to study. Please advice. Thanks.
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Dear Tanvir,
Electrical Engineering is not available for this scholars program.
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I would like to apply for my research because I always have dream to go to Harvard to researching Human rights but my English language has not perfect in speaking. What am I doing?
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Dear Nga,
We appreciate eagerness and we value your dream about Harvard. You can practice English though IELTS or, TOFEL or, IBT etc which’ll help you to learn perfect speaking and everything regarding English language.
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i am 53 years old now and i am on my dissertation writing about indigenous people education in the Phils. can i still avail the grant ?
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Dear Villaplaza,
Regarding your question, please communicate with this scholars program organizer. They’ll get back to you.
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Thank you for this great opportunities for scholars!!!
My Ph.D. in Human Resources and Organizational Development is expected to be approved in the next couple months. My dissertation topic is related to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and Quality of Work Life.
My further interest is related to the impacts of ethics institutionalization on the decision making for career selection, motivation, and advancement in teachers in Thailand. Kindly advise whether the topic is recognized in the accepted fields for this matter.
Additional question, are there any requirement regarding English qualification, for example, TOEFL score?
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Hello Thardsatien,
Thank you for your questions. We suggest you to contact with this scholars program organizer through the contact information given below. They’ll get back to you regarding your queries. Thank you.
Contact Info:
For further information regarding the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, please contact us at:
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617.495.2137
Fax: 617.496.9592
Kathleen Hoover, Program Coordinator
E-mail: khoover@wcfia.harvard.edu
Bruce Jackan, Executive Officer
E-mail: bjackan@wcfia.harvard.edu
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Dear Committee Team!
I got my Ph.D in October 2009. Are you, guys very strict on stressing the recent Ph.D graduates?
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We’re YEO just share and spread the opportunity information around the world. Please contact through information given below. Thank you.
Contact Info:
For further information regarding the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, please contact us at:
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617.495.2137
Fax: 617.496.9592
Kathleen Hoover, Program Coordinator
E-mail: khoover@wcfia.harvard.edu
Bruce Jackan, Executive Officer
E-mail: bjackan@wcfia.harvard.edu
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I am a bit confused about the definition of Anything Western (US, Canada, and Western Europe, as defined by the former Iron Curtain)- does that include African American and Latino American? In other words, I’m a PhD candidate studying African American residing in Baltimore, MD and Mexican-origin American from Arizona, am I eligible then?
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Dear Sun,
Contact through the information given below regarding your query. Thank you.
Contact info:
For further information regarding the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, please contact us at:
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617.495.2137
Fax: 617.496.9592
Kathleen Hoover, Program Coordinator
E-mail: khoover@wcfia.harvard.edu
Bruce Jackan, Executive Officer
E-mail: bjackan@wcfia.harvard.edu
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I am a PhD candidate. My thesis is in teaching reading skills in a technological environment. It is a part of linguistics and I do not know if I can apply or not.
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Dear Amr,
We suggest you to contact with this scholars program organizer through the contact information given below. They’ll get back to you regarding your queries. Thank you.
Contact Info:
For further information regarding the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, please contact us at:
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617.495.2137
Fax: 617.496.9592
Kathleen Hoover, Program Coordinator
E-mail: khoover@wcfia.harvard.edu
Bruce Jackan, Executive Officer
E-mail: bjackan@wcfia.harvard.edu
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Thank you for your unlimited cooperation.
I have another question. Am I going to receive my PhD certificate from Harvard or from the university in which I am studying now?
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I’m PhD in Computer Science but I have worked from the context of social aspect of society. May I apply in this program. Regards,
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Dear Waheed,
Please contact through the information given below regarding your query. Thank you.
Contact Info:
For further information regarding the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, please contact us at:
The Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Telephone: 617.495.2137
Fax: 617.496.9592
Kathleen Hoover, Program Coordinator
E-mail: khoover@wcfia.harvard.edu
Bruce Jackan, Executive Officer
E-mail: bjackan@wcfia.harvard.edu
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Can your accept Chemistry?because its not on the list
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Dear Olaremu,
Which subjects are not mentioned here, those subjects are not available to pursuing this scholar program.
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I got my Ph.D in Jan 2011 with Civil engineering. The year of graduation is one of the limitations for me. But it is very interesting program that can i still have a chance to apply for this?
Thanks & regards,
Pwint Thandar
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Dear Kyaw,
Please go through the link. You’ll get details on there regarding the eligibility to apply fro this program.
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Hello. I am a civil engineer. And also I am finding Ph.D programm for my field. Please contact to me for more about information.
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Glad to great information. I and my husband are a telecommunication engineer and master degree Mongolian Technical University. He also bachelor law, master of Management. We are finding for scholarship of master or beginner Ph.D of management specially in USA. Therefore is it program eligible for us? Have you need any score of English language?
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Dear SU,
Please go through the links to get details regarding your question. You’ll find your answer on there.
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Glad to great information. I and my husband are a telecommunication engineer and master degree Mongolian Technical University. He also bachelor law, master of Management. We are finding for scholarship of master or beginner Ph.D of management specially in USA. Therefore is it program eligible for us? Have you need any score of English language?
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I am student of m.phil islamic studies ..my thesis complet in october2016.can I apply for this opprunity. I am livig in pakistan
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Dear sofia mehboob,
If your thesis completed before October 1, 2016 then you can apply for this opportunity. Go through the website to get details.
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I had completed my Mphil leading to phd in arabic language and literature, Can apply for this program.
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Dear imran Quraishi.
Please go through the website to get details about this scholar program.
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Hello,
I’m pursuing a PhD in travel writing. I am looking at it from a post colonial perspective. I’m wondering if I can apply for the scholarship. Thanks!
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Dear Shilpa,
Please read the full requirements and go for apply if it’s match you.
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HI,
I completed my Ph.D Viva in August 2013. Can I still apply?
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Hello Reetika,
If you have done with your research paper then you can apply for this program.
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Adaptation of a novel into film is accepted or not for the research proposal . My phd is in English literature.
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Dear Dr. Uzma Imtiaz,
Please go through the official website to get details. Thank you.
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Hello everyone, I am interested in when studying process is starting??
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Dear jilda cheishvili,
Please go through the official website to get details. Thank you.
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Hello,
I’m Paul. I would like to apply. Can anybody indicate to me the link via which applications should be uploaded?
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Dear Paul Roger Bassong,
Please communicate with this scholar program organizer regarding your query.
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I wanna apply scholarship and try to attend this university.
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I am doing my PhD in Humanitarian Supply Chain. Is this domain fits into your criteria?
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