Applications are now open for the Harvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE) Environmental Fellows Program 2025. This program offers recent PhD graduates the opportunity to leverage Harvard’s vast resources to address critical environmental challenges. Environmental Fellows work for two years with Harvard faculty across various schools and departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and broadening academic connections.
For the 2025 cohort, approximately six fellowships will be awarded. The Center also facilitates a co-curricular program where fellows engage in biweekly dinners with peers, faculty, and guests to exchange ideas and insights.
Benefits
- $90,000 annual salary
- Eligibility for employee health insurance
- Up to $2,500 for relocation expenses
- $2,500 yearly allowance for travel and professional expenses
Eligibility
Applicants must have earned their terminal degree between May 2021 and August 2025. Those without a PhD may apply if they’ve studied in fields where a PhD is not the typical terminal degree. Candidates with a doctorate in any field are eligible to propose research across disciplines. International applicants are welcome, though English proficiency is required.
Additional Requirements
- Secure a commitment from at least one Harvard faculty member to mentor the fellowship and provide office or lab space.
- Harvard graduates and current post-docs can apply but must propose new research directions and collaborations within the University.
- Fellows must commit to working at Harvard for the full two-year duration and reside in the Cambridge area, scheduling any fieldwork during summer or January recess.
Application Process
Submit the online application by January 13, 2025, at 5 p.m. (ET) with the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae with a publication list
- Detailed research proposal (max five pages)
- Up to three writing samples/publications
- Three reference letters, including one from the dissertation advisor
A letter of support from a Harvard host is also required, committing to mentoring the applicant and providing research space. Applications must be submitted via the ARIeS system, and letters of recommendation can be uploaded by January 23, 2025. Hosts should send their letters directly to Cayla Jett at environmental_fellows@harvard.edu.
Click here to apply.
For more information, visit HUCE Environmental Fellows Program.
