Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you have any application and acceptance statistics from previous years?

    Selection to The Harvard Academy is very competitive. We welcome applications regardless of nationality or place of graduate study (though normally the language of research is English). The number of Academy Scholars selected each year depends upon the plans of the other Academy Scholars at The Harvard Academy. Each Academy Scholar is awarded four terms of residence, with stipend, at The Harvard Academy. The four terms must be taken within three years of the fall term after the initial selection. Since patterns of attendance change, the number of Harvard Academy Scholars chosen in any...

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    Do you have any guidelines for writing the research proposal and the scholarly writing sample?

    Research Proposal

    Your research proposal should be no longer than 2000 words. References and citations will not count towards the word limit. The Selection Committee is most interested in the relevance and the contribution your research makes to your discipline. These should be clear in the research proposal.

    The Selection Committee is also interested in how you intend to use the two years of the fellowship. In many cases, Academy Scholars intend to use the first year to prepare the dissertation for publication as a book or a series of articles and the second year...

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    What is the application process for the Academy Scholars Program?

    All application materials must be submitted by the deadline of September 22, 2023. We do not accept late applications.

    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 (e.g., PhD dissertation chapter or single-authored peer-reviewed academic journal article; 50 pages maximum; in English)
    • A copy of your...
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    What fields of study are eligible for the Academy Scholars Program?

    The founders considered area studies expertise in parts of the world outside of the US or Canada to be a valuable addition to the social science disciplines. Accordingly, The Harvard Academy looks for outstanding applicants in PhD or equivalent programs or with PhD or equivalent degrees in disciplines normally represented as in the social sciences in research universities, where most of the Academy Scholars find employment.

    Accepted Fields of Study

    Eligible fields in the Social Sciences, as long as the regional focus is outside the US or Canada:

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    How to acknowledge CGA services and collaborations

    Acknowledgement: To aid us in tracking the impact of our consulting and support services, we request that you include a short acknowledgement in your publications and/or talk. Such support may include but is not limited to:

    • Project planning: study design and tools
    • Data organization: sharing and secure storage
    • Data processing / extraction / transformation / integration
    • Selection and interpretation of geospatial methods/algorithms
    • Using high performance computing (e.g., RCE, AWS)
    • ...
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    How Can I Request A Fee Waiver?

    The application fee is $105 payable by credit card. GSAS is committed to ensuring that our fee does not create a financial obstacle. Applicants can determine eligibility for a fee waiver by completing a series of questions in the Application Fee section of the application. Once these questions have been answered, the application system will provide an immediate response regarding fee waiver eligibility. The application fee is non-refundable.  Please see the... Read more about How Can I Request A Fee Waiver?

    Who can join HSSPA?

    Anyone who is a spouse, partner, or family member of a Harvard affiliate can join HSSPA. We celebrate diversity and welcome people of all genders, races, ages, nationalities, and sexual orientations.

    Do I need to be part of Harvard?

    No. Although a major part of our user base is from Harvard and Harvard affiliated institutions, we are happy to accommodate external users.  We provide microscope access to the Greater Boston area and beyond for both academic and industry users. If you are from outside of Harvard, please make sure to look at the detailed instructions for registration.

    Do you have any guidelines for writing the research proposal?

    Research Proposal

    Your research proposal should be no longer than 1500 words. References and citations will not count towards the word limit. The Selection Committee is most interested in the relevance and the contribution your research makes to your discipline. These should be clear in the research proposal.

    The Selection Committee is also interested in how you intend to use the fellowship year. In many cases, Fellows intend to use to prepare the dissertation for publication as a book or a series of articles. If applicable, scholars should summarize their...

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    I would like to carry out fieldwork away from the Cambridge, MA, area. Would that be allowed during the fellowship?

    Global History Fellows are expected to be in residence and full participants in the scholarly community during the formal programming period of the Research Cluster (late August through the end of April), with the exception of the winter, spring, and summer breaks. You will be expected to carry out any extensive fieldwork during the winter, spring, or summer breaks. Short trips to attend conferences and other academic engagements are permitted as long as they do not conflict with your...

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