Harvard University Scholarship 2025-2026 (Fully Funded) – Harvard GH Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program | Deadline: 19 October 2025
Harvard University Scholarship 2025-2026 (Fully Funded) – Harvard GH Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program | Deadline: 19 October 2025
Date: September 22, 2025
Category: Scholarships
The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is offering the Visiting Research Scholarship Program 2025-2026, a prestigious fully funded opportunity for international researchers to collaborate with Harvard faculty and deepen global health research partnerships.
This program allows a visiting scholar to spend six weeks in residence at Harvard University (Cambridge, MA), working closely with a faculty sponsor on collaborative research projects.
Key Benefits
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Fully funded residency at Harvard for six weeks.
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Covered expenses: housing, round-trip flights, health insurance, J-1 visa fees, and daily food/per diem.
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Access to Harvard’s research resources, seminars, and academic networks.
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Opportunity to present research, expand collaborations, and build long-term partnerships.
Eligibility & Requirements
For Harvard Faculty Sponsors:
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Must be full faculty at a Harvard school or affiliated hospital.
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Must show existing or potential collaboration with the visiting scholar (publications, projects, curricula).
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Must provide an academic appointment (non-faculty HUID) and sponsor J-1 visa.
For Visiting Scholars:
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Doctoral degree required (exceptional master’s-level candidates may be considered).
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Must be in good standing at their home institution.
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Active passport and eligibility for J-1 visa required.
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Must be able to stay in Boston/Cambridge, MA for the six-week program.
Focus Areas
The scholarship prioritizes research in:
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Infectious Diseases
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Digital Transformation
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Global Health Security
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Climate, Environment, and Health
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Global Mental Health
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Health Justice
Application Process & Deadline
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Applications must be submitted by Harvard faculty, who nominate their international collaborator.
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Deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort: 19 October 2025, 11:59 PM (EST).
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Application package typically includes:
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Work plan by sponsoring faculty
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Justification for in-person collaboration
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CV of the visiting scholar
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Letters of recommendation
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Why Apply?
This is a rare fully funded scholarship opportunity to conduct research at one of the world’s leading universities, gain exposure to Harvard’s academic environment, and strengthen international research ties.
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