Harvard CHS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027-2028

Contexte

Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) is inviting applications for several 2027–2028 postdoctoral fellowship opportunities supporting advanced research on the ancient Greek world and its modern afterlives. The fellowships are designed for postdoctoral researchers working in Classics and related fields, with opportunities covering ancient Greek civilization, Hellenic Studies, ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics, classical archaeology and related interdisciplinary research. The programs provide different combinations of research funding, residential opportunities, stipends, housing and access to research resources in Washington, DC, Greece and Cyprus.

About the Center for Hellenic Studies: The Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University supports research, education and public humanities focused on the ancient Greek world and its continuing influence. Through its fellowship programmes, CHS provides researchers with opportunities to develop individual or collaborative projects while accessing academic resources, libraries, collections, archives and archaeological materials. The 2027–2028 fellowship opportunities are particularly relevant to researchers whose projects require specialised knowledge or access to materials connected with ancient Greek civilisation.

Missions et responsabilités

• CHS Fellowships in Hellenic Studies: Support high-quality postdoctoral research on topics related to ancient Greek civilization, accommodating both individual and collaborative research proposals with flexibility regarding residency at the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC, and different levels of financial support.
• Summer Fellowships in Hellenic Studies: Intended for postdoctoral scholars who cannot undertake a residential fellowship during the academic year, providing a stipend and housing at the CHS in Washington, DC for six weeks during the summer.
• Early Career Fellowships in Hellenic Studies in Greece and Cyprus: Support postdoctoral researchers whose projects require continued access to materials located in Greece or Cyprus, including archives, artifacts and archaeological sites, providing a stipend and opportunities to visit CHS offices in Nafplio for up to five days and Washington, DC for up to ten days.
• CHS–Institute of Historical Research Joint Fellowship: Aimed at researchers working in areas including ancient history, epigraphy, numismatics and classical archaeology, with particular areas of interest including colour studies, iconography, funerary archaeology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), utilizing both the CHS and Institute of Historical Research libraries, as well as accessing research materials in and around Athens.

Profil recherché

• A key prerequisite across the fellowship opportunities is a PhD in Classics or a related field.
• Applicants must have defended their doctoral degree before July 1, 2026.
• Applicants should carefully review the requirements of the specific fellowship before applying, as individual programmes have additional eligibility conditions.
• Early Career Fellowships in Greece and Cyprus require candidates to be citizens or permanent residents of Greece or Cyprus.

Conditions et avantages

Benefits vary according to the fellowship programme. They may include:

• Research funding
• Stipends
• Housing during residential fellowship periods
• Residency opportunities at CHS in Washington, DC
• Access to CHS research resources and libraries
• Opportunities to conduct research in Greece and Cyprus
• Research visits to CHS offices in Nafplio and Washington, DC
• Access to archives, artifacts and archaeological sites where relevant

Dossier de candidature

• Research proposal clearly defining the research question, methodology, scholarly contribution and expected outcomes.
• Explanation demonstrating why the selected CHS fellowship is appropriate for the project.
• Description of how access to specific archives, archaeological sites, artifacts or library collections contributes to the proposed research.
• Proof that the doctoral qualification and defence date satisfy the fellowship’s eligibility requirements.
• Any other supporting documentation required by the specific fellowship programme.

Comment postuler

Eligible researchers should review the official Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies fellowship information and select the programme that best corresponds with their research area, career stage and residency or research-access requirements. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their research proposals and supporting documentation well before the deadline and to check the specific fellowship requirements for any programme-specific conditions. Applicants should follow the official application instructions provided by the Center for Hellenic Studies and submit all required materials before the applicable deadline.

Date limite : November 2, 2026

Procédure : VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY