Harvard Global Health Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program

The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Visiting Research Scholarship Program. This program provides a unique opportunity for international research collaborators to engage in a 6-week in-residence experience at Harvard University, complementing ongoing research activities.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 22, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 19, 2025
• Category: Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: United States
• Host Institution: Harvard University

🏛️ About the Scholarship

The Harvard Global Health Institute Visiting Research Scholarship Program is designed to foster collaboration between Harvard faculty and international research collaborators. Applications must be submitted by a Harvard faculty member, who will act as the sponsor for the visiting scholar.

The program aims to deepen existing research relationships and provide financial support for the visiting scholar's time at Harvard.

🎁 Benefits

• Collaboration Enhancement: Harvard faculty and their global partners will advance their research collaborations through a 6-week in-person experience at Harvard University.
• Financial Support: Visiting scholars will receive a lump sum stipend to cover:
  • Housing
  • Flights to and from Cambridge, MA
  • Health insurance
  • J-1 visa fees
  • Daily per diem for food

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For Sponsoring Harvard Faculty Collaborator:

• Must be a Harvard faculty member at any school or affiliated hospital.
• Should demonstrate significant engagement with the visiting scholar prior to the visit (this program focuses on deepening existing relationships, not creating new ones).
• The primary Harvard department must agree to provide the necessary academic appointment (HUID) and sponsor a J-1 visa for the visiting scholar.
• Must develop a work plan and meet regularly with the visiting scholar during their time on campus.
• Should make a strong case that in-person collaboration would be beneficial.

For HGHI Visiting Research Scholar:

• Must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (exceptional candidates with a master’s degree will be considered).
• Should provide evidence of significant collaborative work with the sponsor (e.g., co-authored publications, co-developed curricula, or joint policy/service work).
• Must be in good standing with their home institution.
• Must have an active passport and the ability to obtain a J-1 visa for travel to the United States.
• Must reside in the Boston, MA area during their time in residence.
• Must satisfy visa requirements for English language proficiency.

🗓️ Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the official application portal. Applications must be submitted by a Harvard faculty sponsor.

⏳ Application Deadline

• October 19, 2025

For more information, visit the Harvard Global Health Institute website.

• Awarded Harvard faculty will advance collaborations with their global partners through a 6 week in-person experience for academic collaborators at Harvard University.
• Visiting scholars will have their in-residence time on campus financially covered through the fellowship award. Scholars will be provided with a lump sum stipend for logistical expenses (i.e housing, flights to and from Cambridge, MA, health insurance, J-1 visa fees, and daily per diem for food).