Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022-23

Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowships, 2022-23 is an initiative for doctorate or terminal degree holders. The students having a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree can apply for this fellowship. The selected fellows will receive a stipend of USD 65,000 and other benefits.

The Mahindra Humanities Center at Harvard University, Cambridge is offering this fellowship. 

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Have received a Doctorate or Terminal degree in or after May 2018
• Have completed all requirements for a terminal degree by August 1, 2021 (In case, the applicant does not have a doctorate or terminal degree)

• Stipend of USD 65,000
• Medical insurance
• USD 2,500 as additional research support
• USD 1,500 as moving expenses for those who are not already in residence in Greater Boston

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps -

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Provide the required information and upload the required documents.
Step 4: Submit the application form.

• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of the research project (1,000-3,000 words)
• One chapter or article-length writing sample (no longer than 40 pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees

The selections will be based on the research project and writing sample provided with the application form.

Application Deadline: 12th November 2021
Deadline for the Receipt of the Letter of Recommendation: 3rd December 2021

• Fellows are expected to be in residence at Harvard for the term of the fellowship.
• If awarded a fellowship, the term of appointment for international scholars is September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023.
• The selection of the fellows will be jointly organized by the Foundation and the Mahindra Humanities Center in a two-step procedure.