Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships support early-career humanities fellows through practical experience, expert mentorship, and technical skill development to build networks and prepare for professional work.
Funder: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $34,000 stipend plus $1,000 professional development allowance; September–August term
Summary: Early-career humanities fellowships help Harvard College graduating seniors and recent graduates build technical skills, professional networks, and career readiness.
Key Information: Intended for graduating seniors and recent graduates of Harvard College.
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection offers Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships through its Harvard Programs, which supports academic opportunities through its affiliation with Harvard University. The fellowships provide early-career humanities opportunities for graduating seniors and recent graduates of Harvard College, with an emphasis on practical preparation for professional work.
Running from September through August, the program focuses on developing technical skills in a specific professional area. Fellows receive mentorship from professional experts in the humanities and opportunities to build professional networks. The program connects this practical experience and professional guidance with the development of employable skills and readiness for the next stage of a fellow’s career.