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REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form which includes submission of the following in .pdf, doc, or docx form:

Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Fellows-in-Residence Program (suggested length 1-2 pages or 850 words)
CV
Research proposal (suggested length 3-5 pages or 2,500 words)
Recent writing sample (suggested length under 30 pages or 7,000 words)

Please note: Name and contact information for three professional references will be requested, but no letters will be accepted at this stage.

DEADLINE

The deadline to submit an application for the 2024-2025 academic year is November 15, 2023, with decisions likely to be announced in February 2024. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application.

Should you have any questions regarding this application process, or If you are deemed ineligible by the online form and feel that this is an error, please contact us at ejsafrafellowships@fas.harvard.edu.

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