http://www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy/academy_scholars_program.html
Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellowships
The purpose of the Academy Scholars Program is to identify and support outstanding scholars who are at the start of their careers and whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with an in-depth grounding in particular non-Western countries or regions, including domestic, comparative, or transnational issues.
The Academy Scholars are a select group of individuals who show promise of becoming leading scholars at major universities. They are appointed and supported by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies to provide opportunities for advanced work at Harvard University.
Those selected as Academy Scholars are given time, guidance, access to Harvard facilities, and substantial financial assistance as they work for two years conducting either post-doctoral or final-stage dissertation research in their chosen fields and areas. Some teaching is permitted but not required. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.
Applications for the 2007-2008 class of Academy Scholars are due by October 14, 2006. There is no application form. The following materials are required for a complete application:
* a current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (include 3 copies)
* a statement of the applicant's proposed research, including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work - no more than 10 pages double-spaced (include 3 copies)
* an official copy of each graduate transcript
* three letters of recommendation in sealed, signed envelopes placed inside the application packet
* a cover letter which succinctly states the applicant's academic field, country of origin or region of specialization, and proposed or actual research topic (include 3 copies)
Please do not staple materials.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Finalists will be invited to Cambridge for interviews with the Senior Scholars on 15 December 2005.
Applications should be mailed to:
The Academy Scholars Program
Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
All materials must be received by October 14, 2006. The selection process begins immediately thereafter. Applicants whose materials are late or incomplete are at a disadvantage when considered by the Selection Committee. Announcements of the awards will be made in January 2007.
For additional information contact:
Beth Baiter, Program Coordinator
bbaiter@wcfia.harvard.edu
or
James Clem, Executive Officer
jclem@wcfia.harvard.edu
Phone: (617) 495-2137
Fax: (617) 384-9259
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