Harvard Safra Ethics and Civics Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–28
Harvard University
Harvard’s Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics seeks 2027–28 postdoctoral fellows to research ethics, civics and constructive disagreement. The residential fellowship pays $7,000 per month from September to June, plus up to $3,000 in approved research expenses. Apply by 15 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
The Ethics and Civics Postdoctoral Fellowship is based in Harvard’s Research & Design Studio. Fellows pursue independent research while developing practical teaching or public-engagement tools relating to principled disagreement and civil discourse. The appointment runs September 2027 through June 2028, with a possible second year at the Center’s discretion. Fellows must live in the Boston area and be present at the Center at least three days a week. The official application deadline is 15 November 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern time.
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Benefits
US$7,000 per month for the September–June 2027–28 academic year (10 months), plus up to US$3,000 for approved research expenses. A second year is possible at the Center’s discretion.
Eligibility summary
Applicants from any discipline and of any citizenship may apply if they completed a doctorate no more than three years before the fellowship year begins. Prior yearlong residential fellows at the Center are ineligible. Advanced written and spoken English is required.
Requirements
Submit an online application through Harvard Academic Positions. Proposals should connect to the Research & Design Studio theme and outline contributions to research, pedagogy or public engagement. The fellowship is residential in the Boston area.
Documents required
Cover letter; CV; research proposal of up to 1,000 words; lesson plan or teaching activity; recent writing sample; unofficial graduate transcript; and contact information for three references. Letters are not required at the initial stage.
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