The Harvard Rowland Fellows Program 2026 in the United States is now accepting applications. The Harvard University Rowland Institute is offering this fully financed international fellowship. By giving students the chance to begin independent research careers in any area of science and engineering, the program aims to assist scientists and researchers in their early careers.
Talented people from all around the world are encouraged to apply for the fellowship; there is no application cost. The chosen fellows will start their research in September or December 2026 and stay in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for five years.
Fellows will have the privilege of teaching undergraduate students for at least one semester during their fellowship in addition to conducting research. At one of the most prominent universities in the world, this esteemed program provides a singular opportunity to advance as a researcher and educator.
Below are further specifics on eligibility, prerequisites, and the application procedure.
Host Country: USA
University: Harvard University
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to All Nationalities: This fellowship in the United States is open to applicants of any nationality.
- PhD Timeline Requirement: Candidates must either have received their PhD after May 1, 2024, or be in the process of finishing their PhD.
- Degree Completion Before Start: Before the fellowship begins, candidates must have finished their doctoral degree.
- Emphasis on Experimental Research: Applicants for the fellowship must be working in any branch of science or engineering that involves experimental research.
- International Eligibility: Candidates may apply from any recognized university worldwide.
- Citizenship Flexibility: International fellows can apply with visa assistance, and both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are invited to apply.
Benefits:
- Funding for Research: Up to $225,000 may be awarded to cover staff, materials, and travel.
- Modern Facilities: Availability of a dedicated laboratory and auxiliary facilities for self-directed study.
- Equipment Support: Take advantage of substantial startup funding to buy research apparatus.
- Competitive Pay: Receive a salary of at least $89,999 per year in addition to full Harvard benefits.
- Research autonomy is the complete freedom to set up and run your own laboratory.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in an interactive, multidisciplinary environment.
- Teaching Opportunity: An opportunity to instruct undergraduates in a practical research setting.
- Technical Support: Availability of staff engineers and scientists to assist with the design and setup of experiments.
- Shared Resources: Make use of the cutting-edge research tools that Harvard University and the Rowland Institute have to offer.
- Professional Development: Get guidance in budgeting, career planning, scientific writing, lab administration, and leadership techniques.
Deadline: 15th August 2025
