Rowland Fellowship 2027
Rowland Institute at Harvard
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
The Rowland Fellowship is a prestigious research program for early-career experimental scientists and engineers to establish independent research programs at Harvard University. Fellows receive full principal investigator rights, dedicated lab space, start-up funding, and a competitive salary with full benefits.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Salary starting $89,999 per year
- Full Harvard benefits
- Dedicated laboratory space
- Annual research budget (~$225,000)
- Start-up funding for capital equipment
- Funding to hire research staff (postdoctoral fellows, postbacs, undergraduates)
- Travel and research support
- Access to Harvard facilities and shared research equipment
- Opportunity to teach undergraduates
- Mentoring in lab culture, scientific writing, budgeting, career development, and leadership training
- Access to Harvard's Core for Mentorship Excellence
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have completed or be near completion of a PhD
- 2 Must have received PhD after May 1, 2025 (for 2027 cycle)
- 3 Must conduct experimental research in science or engineering
- 4 Must not currently be established as an independent researcher
- 5 Open to applicants worldwide including U.S. citizens and international applicants