Fellowship

Harvard Du Bois Fellows Program 2027-2028

October 8, 2026

Researchers working in African and African American Studies can apply for the Harvard Du Bois Fellows Program 2027-2028, a residential research fellowship hosted by the W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research.

Harvard Du Bois Fellows Program Overview

The Du Bois Fellows Program is the oldest fellowship program of the W. E. B. Du Bois Research Institute. It supports scholars conducting research across the interdisciplinary field of African and African American Studies.

Well, for the 2027-2028 academic year, the program will invite up to 20 scholars to be in residence at Harvard.

The fellowship provides fellows with an environment where they can write, study, collaborate, and participate in the intellectual life of the Hutchins Center. The program supports researchers at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels.

Focus: Individual research in literature, creative writing, hip-hop, African and African American studies, art, Afro-Latin American research, design, education, and diaspora studies.

Level: Postdoctoral and predoctoral scholars (resident).

Location: USA, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Support & Stipend: Research funds, office space, Harvard ID, email access, and full library access are all included in the average $75,000 stipend.

Harvard Du Bois Fellows Benefits

Fellows can benefit from:

A residential research opportunity at Harvard.
A dedicated research environment.
Access to Harvard University resources.
Office and research facilities.
Interaction with scholars and faculty at the Hutchins Center.
Participation in academic events and colloquia.
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Time and space to advance their research.

Harvard Du Bois Fellows Program Eligibility Requirements

The program supports scholars working in African and African American Studies at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels.

However, applicants should demonstrate:

A strong research project relevant to African and African American Studies.
Academic or professional preparation appropriate to their career stage.
A research project that can benefit from residence at the Hutchins Center.

Moreover, applicants should read the current eligibility requirements carefully because the program distinguishes between different career stages.

How to Apply for the Harvard Du Bois Fellows Program 2027–2028

Kindly follow the steps below to apply for the program;

Review the official Du Bois Fellows application information.
Confirm that your research fits the intellectual scope of African and African American Studies.
Prepare your research/project description.
Prepare your CV.
Prepare the required writing or work sample.
Arrange the required recommendation letters.
Create a SlideRoom account if you do not already have one.
Complete the online application.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Ensure your recommenders submit their letters by the separate recommendation deadline.

Also, you should know that there is no application fee for the fellowship application.