PhD Research Fellowships at Harvard Law School

Deadline: 10 February 2016
Open to: doctoral candidates in the fields of economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, international relations, public policy, urban planning, business, and law
Fellowship: a stipend of $20,000 for one year

Description

The Program on Negotiation Graduate Research Fellowships are designed to encourage young scholars from the social sciences and professional disciplines to pursue theoretical, empirical, and/or applied research in negotiation and dispute resolution. Consistent with the PON goal of fostering the development of the next generation of scholars, this program provides support for one year of dissertation research and writing in negotiation and related topics in alternative dispute resolution, as well as giving fellows an opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse array of resources available at PON.

PON Graduate Fellows are expected to participate fully in an interdisciplinary research seminar, faculty seminars, and other special events. They have the opportunity to be involved in an array of other opportunities at the PON consortium schools – Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts University, – and other institutions in the Boston area.

Eligibility

Doctoral candidates in the fields of economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, international relations, public policy, urban planning, business, and law are encouraged to apply. Doctoral candidates must have completed all degree requirements except for the dissertation. PON encourages students from diverse theoretical and research traditions to apply. PhD students currently enrolled in programs outside of the United States are also welcome to apply.

Fellowship

The Program on Negotiation Graduate Research Fellowships allow doctoral students who are writing their dissertations to be part of the PON community for one year. Successful candidates will receive:

• A stipend of $20,000;
• Communal workspace and related facilities at PON;
• Library and other privileges at Harvard.

PON Graduate Research Fellows are responsible for obtaining their own health insurance.

How to apply?

The deadline for applications is 10 February 2016. For successful application each applicant should submit:

• A detailed description of her/his proposed research (no longer than 15 pages);
• A research budget indicating all expenses and other possible sources of financial support;
• A resume;
• A departmentally approved dissertation proposal;
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from the faculty member who will be supervising his or her research at the student’s home university.

E-mail submission of all application materials is strongly encouraged. Direct application materials and inquiries to:

Beth Hankes
Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School
1563 Massachusetts Ave.
Pound Hall 501
Cambridge, MA 02138
bhankes@law.harvard.edu
(617) 495-1684

For more information please visit the official website.