Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows: The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2024–2025 academic year. Join our vibrant academic community at Harvard and contribute to international affairs research. We offer multiple fellowship opportunities, including the prestigious Raphael Morrison Dorman Fellowship and the Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship. Explore the details below and apply via Harvard’s ARIeS online system before the November 1, 2023, deadline.
Table: Designation, Research Area, Location:
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Scholars | International Affairs Research | Harvard University |
| Postdoctoral Fellows | International Affairs Research | Harvard University |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Visiting Scholars:
- Faculty members from various institutions.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, a three-page research statement, and two letters of recommendation.
- Postdoctoral Fellows:
- Recent PhD graduates (within three years).
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, a three-page research statement, and two letters of recommendation.
Job Description:
- Visiting Scholars:
- Engage in international affairs research.
- Contribute to the Weatherhead Center’s academic community.
- Postdoctoral Fellows:
- Conduct cutting-edge research.
- Eligible for the prestigious Raphael Morrison Dorman Fellowship or the Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Consideration for additional fellowship funding when available.
How to Apply:
- Visit Harvard’s ARIeS online system to submit your application.
- Ensure all required materials are included in your application.
- Application deadline: 01 November 2023.
Fellowship Opportunities for 2024–2025:
- Raphael Morrison Dorman Fellowship:
- Supports up to four postdoctoral fellows annually.
- Includes a stipend and health insurance.
- Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- Supports research on the Middle East/North Africa region and/or climate change.
- One academic-year fellowship awarded in 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026.
- Includes a stipend and health insurance.
Additional Information:
- All WSP postdoctoral applications are considered for funding.
- The WSP postdoctoral stipend for 2023–2024 is USD $65,000, payable over twelve months.
- Approximately 7% of applicants are selected for WSP postdoctoral fellowships in a typical year.
- External funding opportunities are encouraged, with a minimum requirement of USD $55,000 for one academic year.
- Conditional letters of support are available upon request if the funding organization’s deadline precedes acceptance notification.
Join us at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and contribute to groundbreaking research in international affairs.
Note: For detailed application instructions and additional information, please refer to Harvard’s ARIeS online system and the Weatherhead Center’s official website.
