The Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) at Harvard University identifies and supports outstanding scholars whose work responds to the growing interest in the encompassing study of global history. We seek to organize a community of scholars interested in the systematic scrutiny of developments that have unfolded across national, regional, and continental boundaries and who propose to analyze the interconnections—cultural, economic, ecological, political and demographic—among world societies. We encourage applicants from all over the world, and especially from outside Europe and North America, hoping to create a global conversation on global history.
WIGH Fellows are appointed for one year and are provided time, guidance, office space, and access to Harvard University facilities. They should be prepared to devote their entire time to productive scholarship and may undertake sustained projects of research or other original work. They will join a vibrant community of global history scholars at Harvard.
Study Subject:
Fellowships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Harvard University in USA.
Eligibility:
The competition for these awards is open only to scholars with a PhD (or comparable professional school degree). If still pursuing the PhD, WIGH Fellows must receive their degree no later than May 2014. There is no limit on time since submission of the candidate’s degree; we are open to candidates at various stages of their careers. We expect that candidates will be able to submit samples of independent work (articles, papers, dissertation chapters) in support of their candidacies on request. The WIGH Fellowship is residential and Fellows are expected to live in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments unless traveling for pre-approved research purposes, and they are expected to participate in WIGH activities, including a bi-weekly seminar.
Scholarship Value:
Fellows will receive an annual stipend of up to $50,000, according to fellows’ needs. Because we cannot always offer the amount requested, we urge applicants to apply for funding from other sources as well. Applications are welcome from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race.
How to apply?
The following materials are required for a complete application:
- a current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- a statement of the applicant’s proposed research, including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work (no more than 3 pages)
- a cover letter which succinctly states the applicant’s academic field and proposed or actual research topic
- two letters of recommendation (can be mailed directly to WIGH by referee)
- a completed application form (please fill out and submit online here
And the important things is that, send one copy of each requested item, printed single-sided and not stapled. We suggest that your name appear on every page. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered only from parts of the world where surface mail is unreliable or prohibitively expensive.
Application Deadline: Applications are due January 10th, 2014
For further information: WIGH Fellowships at Harvard University
