CID Visiting Researcher Program
Forecasted
CID Visiting Researcher Program supports PhD and postdoctoral researchers pursuing independent work and scholarly exchange at Harvard to generate ideas and research with an impact on economic development.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: UniCredit Foundation-supported fellowships; semester or year in residence
Summary: Supports PhD and postdoctoral researchers in residence at Harvard Kennedy School to advance research with an impact on economic development.
Key Information: CID fellowships require a faculty affiliate sponsor and in-person participation.
Description
The Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard Kennedy School hosts PhD and postdoctoral researchers for a semester or year in residence. Visiting researchers pursue their own work while joining CID’s research community, attending events, seminars, and meetings, and exchanging ideas with researchers across Harvard. The program aims to build relationships that spark innovative ideas and lead to research with a significant impact on economic development.
Launched with sponsorship from UniCredit Foundation, the program’s initial fellowships supported education research related to countries in UniCredit’s European network and PhD students studying at institutions in those territories. Fellows’ work has included education, mental health, and youth development. The program combines independent research with opportunities to discuss findings, exchange best practices, and develop connections with Harvard faculty and researchers.
