William F. Milton Fund
Harvard's William F. Milton Fund supports early-career research in medicine, science, geography, or history to advance human welfare or assess the significance of discoveries.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 for junior faculty (1 year); up to $75,000 for postdocs (1 year); non-renewable, with possible 1-year no-cost extension.
Summary: Supports early-career research in medicine, science, geography, or history aimed at advancing human welfare or evaluating discoveries.
Key Information: Internal Harvard opportunity; prior recipients within 5 years ineligible.
Description
The William F. Milton Fund is one of Harvard University's oldest internal funding opportunities, established in 1924. It supports innovative research projects in medicine, geography, history, and science that either promote the physical and material welfare of humanity or investigate the significance and value of discoveries or inventions. The fund is designed to catalyze new directions in scholarship and is administered by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. Preference is given to early-career scholars, and the program encourages interdisciplinary and impactful proposals.
