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Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program 2027 (Funded)

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Deadline

2026-10-28

Country

USA

Level

postdoc, fellowship

Organization

Harvard University's Bloomberg Center for Cities

Field

Urban Studies, Public Policy, Governance, City Leadership, Innovation, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program, offered by Harvard University’s Bloomberg Center for Cities, is a distinguished research program for international scholars. It aims to support rigorous, policy-relevant research on urban problem-solving and city leadership, fostering a global network of academics. Selected scholars will reside at Harvard University for a semester or a full academic year, focusing on their research projects and engaging with Harvard's academic community.

Coverage

The program is fully funded. It provides residency for one semester or a full academic year at Harvard University, dedicated time for research, and accommodations near the university. Financial assistance is available to enable scholars to commit sustained time to their research, which may include support for course buyouts or other arrangements to step back from regular academic obligations. Scholars will have opportunities to interact with Harvard researchers, faculty, and students, and become part of an expanding network of academics. Visa sponsorship may also be provided, subject to institutional policies and individual circumstances.

Eligibility

The program welcomes international applicants, including Ethiopian students, whose work aligns with urban problem-solving and city leadership. Applicants should be researchers whose projects have the potential to make significant contributions to both scholarship and real-world urban challenges.

Requirements

Interested researchers must complete a formal application through the Bloomberg Center for Cities application portal and submit a thorough research plan. The application will be evaluated based on the quality and significance of the proposed research, its relevance to urban governance and city leadership, and the applicant's potential to contribute to the Center's intellectual life. Specific required documents are not clearly stated beyond the application and research plan.

How to apply

Applicants must fill out the formal application and submit a detailed research plan via the Bloomberg Center for Cities application portal.

Notes

The residency period can be either one semester or a full academic year. Scholars are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Center through structured activities in addition to their primary research focus.

Source & Verification

Host organization: Harvard University's Bloomberg Center for Cities

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.cities.harvard.edu/bloomberg-harvard-visiting-scholars-program/

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.