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 2003-2004 class of Academy Scholars are due by
October 15, 2002. There is no application form. The following materials
are required for a complete application:
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a current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
(include 3 copies)
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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)
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an official copy of each graduate transcript
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three letters of recommendation in sealed, signed envelopes
placed inside the application packet
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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 2002.
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, 2002. 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 2003.
Program details and application guidelines are now available from the
Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies at the WCFIA for the
academic year 2003-2004. For additional information contact:
Beth
Baiter, Program Coordinator or James
Clem, Executive Officer.
Phone: (617) 495-2137 Fax: (617) 384-9259