The purpose of the Academy Scholars Program is to identify
outstanding scholars who are at the start of their careers and whose
work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences and history
with an in-depth grounding in particular countries or regions outside
the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.
The Academy Scholars are a select group of individuals who show promise
of becoming leading scholars at major universities. Pre-doctoral applicants
must have completed all course work and general examinations by the
beginning of the first year for which they plan to apply and are expected
to have made some significant progress on their dissertations. Scholars
are appointed and supported by the Harvard Academy for International
and Area Studies to provide opportunities for advanced work while in
residence at Harvard University, although travel for research is allowed.
Academy Scholars are given time, guidance, access to Harvard facilities,
and substantial financial assistance as they work for two years conducting
either dissertation or post-doctoral research in their chosen fields
and areas. 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.
To Apply Applications for the 2004-2005 class of Academy Scholars are
due by October 15, 2003.
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 planned research and intellectual objectives
for the next two years and how appointment as an Academy Scholar will
contribute to his or her career goals - 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 sufficiently 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 in December 2003.
Applications should be mailed to:
The Academy Scholars Program Harvard Academy for International and Area
Studies 1033 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138
All materials must be received by October 15, 2003.
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 2004.
Program details and application guidelines are now available from the
Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies at the WCFIA for
the academic year 2004-2005.
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
Web Address: http://www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy/
