The Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard Kennedy School invites PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to join its Visiting Researcher Program. Fellows will pursue independent research on economic development or education while engaging with CID’s vibrant research community.
As a fellow, you will:
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Attend seminars, workshops, and CID community events
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Network with Harvard faculty, postdocs, and visiting researchers
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Exchange ideas, collaborate, and receive mentorship from CID faculty affiliates
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Application Deadline: Rolling, until January 31, 2026
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Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
- Fellowship Duration: Up to 9 months (starting September 2026)
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Funding: Up to $20,000 stipend (additional funding recommended)
Who Should Apply
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PhD students who have completed coursework or postdoctoral researchers
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Applicants must come from a PhD institution in a UniCredit Foundation country: Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, or Slovenia
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Research should focus on development economics and/or education anywhere in the world
Benefits
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Up to $20,000 stipend for in-residence research
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Access to Harvard’s global research network and events
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Mentorship from CID faculty affiliates
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Immersive research experience in economic development and education
Application Process
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until January 31, 2026 (noon EST)
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Recommendation letters must be submitted within two weeks of application submission
About CID
The Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard Kennedy School fosters research and policy development to improve economic development outcomes worldwide. Its Visiting Researcher Program connects early-stage researchers with a global network of scholars and practitioners in development economics and public policy.
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