Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Visiting Research Scholarship Program. The initiative enables international collaborators to come to Harvard for a six-week in-residence stay, hosted by a sponsoring Harvard faculty member.

The goal is to strengthen existing or potential research collaborations by offering intensive periods of in-person work, exchange, and engagement.

What the Scholarship Covers

Recipients will receive full financial support for their stay, including:

• A lump-sum stipend to cover housing, roundtrip flights to/from Cambridge, MA, health insurance, J-1 visa fees, and a daily per diem for meals.
• All expenses tied to the in-residence period on the Harvard campus will be handled by the fellowship.

Eligibility & Requirements

• The application must be submitted by a Harvard faculty member, who will serve as the host/sponsor for the visiting collaborator.
• The visiting scholar must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• There must be evidence of significant collaboration between the scholar and sponsor—either past co-publications, curriculum development, policy programs, or service partnerships.

Focus Areas & Themes

Projects aligned with global health themes are especially welcome. These include:

• Infectious Diseases
• Digital Transformation
• Global Health Security
• Climate, Environment & Health
• Global Mental Health
• Health Justice

Application Details & Deadline

• Deadline: October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM (local Harvard time)
• Applicants should consult the Visiting Scholars webpage for more details, eligibility, and award structure.

Why It’s a Valuable Opportunity

• Enables face-to-face collaboration and enriched exchange between Harvard faculty and global partners
• Offers time and resources to advance joint research agendas
• Helps strengthen networks, deepen academic partnerships, and enhance career visibility
• Removes financial and logistical barriers for collaborators to work at a premier global health institution