Harvard University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program 2022-23

Harvard University, through the Center for African Studies, is pleased to announce the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for African-based researchers interested in advancing new ideas and promoting enduring knowledge.
The program offers 18-month postdoctoral fellowships with 12 months spent at the scholar’s home institution and six months in stipend-supported residency at Harvard University.

Program Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Program Location:  Harvard University
Program Duration: 18 Months
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: PhD
Nationality: Africa-based researchers

Harvard University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Africa-based researchers who intend to continue/return to work in African academia.
• Must have received a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level research degree in any discipline and must hold a paid academic appointment at any African university or research institution.
• Applicants who have not formally received their degree must present evidence of completing the academic requirements before commencing the Fellowship.
• Applicants must identify a Harvard faculty mentor to support research and scholarly work; additionally, they should identify a second mentor at their home institution.
• Both mentors are required to submit letters of recommendation during the application process.
• Applicants must be proficient in the English language.
• Must have support from home institutions to pursue an 18-month fellowship appointment.
• Applicants should have an academic appointment in an African university/research institution or include a letter from the institution that such an appointment is forthcoming during the fellowship period.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Harvard University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship are to complete an online application and upload required documents as prompted.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2022, at 11 pm ET.
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