Harvard University - Mittal Institute India Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Are you a postdoctoral scholar looking for a prestigious research fellowship in India affiliated with Harvard University? The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute has announced its Mittal Institute India Fellowship (MIIF) 2026, offering a unique opportunity for two researchers to conduct independent, self-driven studies with remote mentorship from Harvard faculty.

1. Monthly Stipend: INR 1,00,000 (gross)
2. Additional Benefits:
3. Reimbursement of round-trip travel for candidates from outside Delhi
4. Access to Harvard’s resources and global academic networks

The Mittal Institute India Fellowship 2026 is designed to support innovative postdoctoral research that contributes to the public benefit of India. Research topics may span a wide range of disciplines, including:

1. Public Health and Climate Change
2. Education and Gender Studies
3. Political Science, Sociology, and Anthropology
4. Law, Philosophy, and Linguistics
5. Science, Medicine, History, and Visual Arts

Fellows are expected to reside in New Delhi and actively engage with the Mittal Institute’s activities - such as hosting seminars, reviewing grants, and collaborating with Harvard-affiliated researchers in India.

Open to Indian Students only.

To be eligible for this prestigious Harvard-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship in India, applicants must:

1. Have completed a PhD between March 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025
2. Be early-career scholars (postdoctoral level)
3. Preferably have been educated primarily at institutions in India
4. Not be holding any other fellowship concurrently

Required Application Documents

Interested candidates must apply via the Harvard ARIeS platform and submit the following:

1. Research Proposal (2–3 pages)
2. Title and abstract
3. Research questions
4. Methodology
5. Proposed outcome
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Academic qualifications
8. Research experience
9. Publications and grants
10. Writing Sample (max 10 pages)
11. Dissertation chapter or published article
12. PhD Degree Certificate (scan)
13. Two Letters of Recommendation
14. At least one from an academic referee
15. Letters to be uploaded to ARIeS or emailed if necessary

Application Deadline

1. Closing Date: Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST)
2. Apply through: Harvard ARIeS Portal
3. Contact Email: [email protected]

Selection and Mentorship

Selected fellows will be remotely mentored by Harvard faculty and their research will be disseminated widely in India for public benefit. Applicants are encouraged to suggest 2–3 Harvard faculty members suitable to mentor their project.

Why Apply?

This India-based Harvard fellowship provides:

1. A unique platform to pursue independent, high-impact research
2. An opportunity to engage with Harvard’s global academic ecosystem
3. A meaningful role in promoting knowledge dissemination in India
4. Financial and institutional support for scholarly growth