Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program — Fellowship

The Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program brings researchers to the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University for one semester or a full academic year. Scholars advance a project on urban problem-solving or city leadership.

This inaugural program combines protected research time with engagement in the Center’s intellectual community. Scholars also lead seminars, a student study group, office hours, and a public Harvard event.

Benefits & funding

Housing near Harvard University is provided.
Financial assistance is available according to individual circumstances and may support a course buyout or another protected-time arrangement.
The Center anticipates visa sponsorship, subject to institutional policies and individual circumstances.
Residency lasts one semester or a full academic year.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or comparable terminal research degree.
They must currently hold a faculty or research appointment at a degree-granting university or recognized research institution.
Proposed research must align with the Center’s mission and address urban problem-solving or city leadership.
No nationality restriction is stated; the form accepts U.S. citizens, permanent residents, non-U.S. citizens, and other statuses.

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Application process

1
Submit the online form by October 28, 2026.
2
Provide a CV and a biography of up to 500 words.
3
Present the research question, theory, design, methods, significance, outputs, impact, and project and residency timeline.
4
Add a student-engagement plan, public-event outline, and three reference contacts.
5
Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed.

Program timeline

Applications opened.
September 16, 2026
Application deadline.
October 28, 2026
Selection notices.
February, year unstated