Harvard Environmental Fellow: The Harvard University Center for the Environment seeks to empower recent doctorate recipients through its Environmental Fellows program. This initiative aims to leverage Harvard’s vast resources to address complex environmental challenges, facilitating collaboration across diverse academic disciplines.
Designation
Environmental Fellow
Research Area
Environmental Studies across various academic fields
Location
Cambridge, MA
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must have received their terminal degree between May 2022 and August 2026.
- Eligible fields include any area with a doctorate or equivalent; PhDs are favored, but applications from fields without a typical terminal degree are welcome.
- Proficiency in English is required, especially for foreign nationals.
- Candidates must secure a commitment from one or more Harvard faculty members to serve as a mentor and provide necessary office or lab space.
- Current Harvard post-docs are eligible, provided their research takes new directions within the University.
Job Description
The Environmental Fellow will work for two years with Harvard faculty members across various departments, engaging in projects that address significant environmental issues. The fellowship package includes:
- An annual salary of $90,000
- Health insurance eligibility
- Up to $2,500 for relocation expenses
- $2,500 annual allowance for travel and professional expenses
- Participation in co-curricular programs including biweekly dinners with faculty and peers
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form by December 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. (ET) and attach:
- Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications)
- Detailed research proposal (maximum of five pages, references not included)
- Up to three publications/writing samples
- Submit three letters of reference, including one from your dissertation adviser.
- Obtain a letter of support from the Harvard faculty mentor committing to your proposed research.
Last Date to Apply
December 1, 2025, by 5 p.m. (ET)
For further inquiries regarding the fellowship or application process, contact:
Jim Clem
Harvard University Center for the Environment
26 Oxford Street, 4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Email: environmental_fellows@harvard.edu
