The Applications are now open to apply for the Harvard Rowland Fellows Program 2026 in the USA. It is a Fully Funded International Fellowship Program at the Rowland Institute at Harvard. The Objective of this Fellowship is to allow candidates to launch their Research Career in all fields of Science and Engineering. The Fellowship supports early career research scientists, researchers from around the world to work on Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts. No Application Fee, and candidates from around the world are eligible to apply. The Duration of the Fellowship is 5 Years, and it will start in September or December 2026. Fellows will also have the Honor to Teach Undergraduates for at least one semester. Below are more details about the Harvard Rowland Fellowship in the USA, requirements, and the application Process.
Details About the Harvard Rowland Fellows Program 2026 in USA
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- University: Harvard
- Duration: 5 Years
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th August 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- $225,000 for (Supplies, Travel, Personnel).
- Dedicated lab & ancillary spaces.
- Generous start-up funds for equipment.
- 89,999+ annual salary + Harvard benefits.
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Benefits for Rowland Fellows
- Full rights to establish their labs.
- Interdisciplinary, interactive environment in Cambridge, MA.
- Dedicated lab & ancillary spaces.
- Generous start-up funds for equipment.
- Opportunity to teach undergraduates in a research setting.
- Access to staff scientists/engineers for experimental setup design.
- Shared research equipment at the Institute and Harvard.
- Mentoring in lab culture, writing, budgeting, career development, and leadership.
Eligibility Criteria
- This fellowship in the USA is open to all Nationals.
- Applicants should be in the process of completing their PhDs OR have received their PhD after May 1, 2024.
- Fellows must have completed their doctoral degree before starting the Fellowship.
- Fellows must do Experimental research in any science or engineering field.
- Open to applicants from any accredited institution worldwide.
- US and non-US citizens can also apply (visa assistance provided).
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Required Documents
- Elevator Pitch: A 250-word document describing your research goals for a general audience.
- Statement of Research: A three-page document (including references) detailing your research proposal and relevant recent work.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your academic and professional history.
- Vision Statement: A one-page document outlining your plan for a productive and supportive lab culture, informed by your values and experiences.
- References: Contact information for three or four individuals who will submit letters of recommendation.
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Timeline
- August 15, 2025: Application Deadline
- August 29, 2025: Letters of Recommendation Due
- Mid-September: Notification to ineligible applicants.
- Mid-October 2025: First-round Zoom interviews for selected candidates; notification to unsuccessful candidates.
- November 13th-14th, 2025: On-site finalist symposium and interviews.
- Early December 2025: Final selection decisions announced.
How to Apply for the Harvard Rowland Fellows Program 2026 in the USA?
Applications will only be accepted via the Harvard website through the provided link. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE HARVARD ROWLAND FELLOWSHIP
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