The Harvard Environmental Fellows Program 2026, offered by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, seeks to cultivate recent PhD graduates who are passionate about addressing environmental challenges. This unique fellowship provides an opportunity to collaborate with esteemed Harvard researchers across various disciplines.
- 🌍 Program Overview: Harvard Environmental Fellows Program 2026, hosted by Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, promotes research and solutions on climate and human-environment interactions.
- 🎓 Eligibility: Open to recent PhD graduates (May 2022–Aug 2026); Harvard employees can apply for new research areas; English proficiency required.
- 🔬 Research Scope: Fellows collaborate with Harvard faculty across disciplines—sciences, law, economics, public policy, medicine, design, humanities, and more.
- 🤝 Collaboration & Networking: Two-year fellowship includes bi-weekly faculty dinners, extracurricular programs, and building interdisciplinary research networks.
- 💰 Benefits: $90,000 annual salary, health insurance, relocation reimbursement up to $2,500, and $2,500 annual travel allowance.
- 📝 Application Process: Online form submission with abstract (max 175 words), CV, research proposal, 3 writing samples, letter of support, and recommendation letters via hosts.
- 📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
- 📍 Location & Duration: Harvard University, Cambridge, USA; 2-year program.
- 🌐 Global Opportunity: Open to candidates from all over the world.
Designation
Environmental Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | USA |
| Host University | Harvard University |
| Program Location | Cambridge, USA |
| Program Duration | 2 years |
| Salary | $90,000 per year |
| Health Insurance | Included |
| Relocation Expenses | Up to $2,500 |
| Annual Travel Allowance | $2,500 |
Research Areas
- Environmental Sciences
- Economics
- Law
- Government
- Public Policy
- Public Health
- Medicine
- Design
- Humanities
Eligibility/Qualification
- Doctorate or equivalent degree obtained between May 2022 and August 2026.
- Candidates currently at Harvard may apply if researching a new area outside their PhD focus.
- Must find a mentor within Harvard to guide during the fellowship.
- English proficiency is required.
Description
The Harvard Environmental Fellowship enables recent PhD graduates to utilize Harvard’s extensive resources to tackle pressing environmental issues. Fellows will engage with faculty from various departments, fostering interdepartmental connections and networks of scholars. This two-year program includes regular extracurricular events that promote knowledge exchange and collaboration.
How to Apply
- Fill in the online application form.
- Select your citizenship.
- Write an abstract (maximum 175 words).
- Attach relevant documents in PDF format.
- Submit the application form.
- A link will be sent to hosts for recommendation letter submission.
- Hosts should email letters to environmental_fellows@harvard.edu.
Last Date to Apply
- December 1, 2025
For more information and to apply, visit the official link.
