Fully Funded Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027 to Study in the USA

Applications are now open for the Fully Funded Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027 for international students to study in the USA. Apply Below: 

Application Deadline:

September 18th, 2026

Tell Me About The Harvard Academy Scholars Program

The Harvard Academy Scholars Program in the USA offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring scholars to engage in funded academic research at Harvard University. This prestigious program emphasizes interdisciplinary research and global perspectives, providing scholars with the chance to delve into diverse fields such as political science and sociology while collaborating with renowned faculty members. Financial support is provided to ensure scholars can focus on their research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

The program enables scholars to thrive in a stimulating academic environment and invites participants from diverse disciplines to research critical global issues. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration with renowned scholars, participants gain invaluable insights and expand their intellectual horizons. The financial support ensures that scholars can fully immerse themselves in their research and make significant contributions to their respective fields.

Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Masters and PhD Scholarships

Who can Apply?

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements: 

• The Harvard Academy Scholars Program is open to students from all over the world.
• Open to individuals who have recently completed or are near completing a PhD or equivalent doctoral program (including SJD and DPhil) in the social sciences.
• Candidates must be promising in their academic careers​.
• There is a preference for those knowledgeable in the foreign language, history, and culture of different countries​.
• Only scholars in social sciences and law are eligible​​.
• Must be within two years of the program’s start date (August 1, 2027). Therefore, for the application deadline of September 20, 2024, the PhD is after July 31, 2023​.
• PhD candidates near dissertation completion must submit degree conferral documentation from their university registrar by June 30, 2027, for the August 1, 2027 start date​​.
• Finalists must attend a personal interview in December 2024, with Harvard Academy covering travel and hotel expenses​.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award Harvard Academy Scholars Program

Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:

• Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will be compensated with an annual stipend of up to $80,000.
• Two-year residence at Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies.
• Financial assistance for research and travel expenses will be supplemented by an already-paid stipend.
• Research assistance.
• Medical Insurance

How to Apply:

All application materials must be submitted by the deadline of September 18, 2026. The completed application will include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV); including list of publications
• Research proposal (2000 words maximum); including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work
• One scholarly writing sample, for example, a PhD dissertation chapter or peer-reviewed journal article. Co-authored texts are acceptable provided each author’s contribution is clearly specified and authorship is not shared with an academic advisor. This should be in English and no longer than fifty pages.
• A copy of your PhD program transcript
• Three letters of recommendation (uploaded directly and confidentially by the recommender through the online application—please note you will need to submit your application before an upload link is sent to your recommender, so plan accordingly)

Visit the Application Webpage for Details