Brief Description:

The Eisenhower Institute seeks to support study and education dealing with the role of government in a free society, citizen public service, public policy, and improved understanding of America's role in world affairs.
Applicants should be at an advanced stage of their doctoral candidacies, preferably at the point of preparing their dissertations.

Harvard University, as one institution, may nominate two proposals for this opportunity. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal selection process to identify and select proposals.

Description:

The Eisenhower Institute is a nonpartisan organization dedicating to perpetuating Dwight D. Eisenhower's legacy by fostering integrity and trust in the federal government, promoting broader understanding of democracy, and supporting leadership in public service.

The Eisenhower Institute seeks to support study and education dealing with the role of government in a free society, citizen public service, public policy, and improved understanding of America's role in world affairs. The Institute desires to encourage and assist promising individuals to pursue studies and research in fields such as: history, government, economics, business administration, and international affairs, so they may provide informed leadership in the conduct of our national life.

Applicants should be at an advanced stage of their doctoral candidacies, preferably at the point of preparing their dissertations.

Harvard University, as one institution, may nominate two proposals for this opportunity. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal selection process to identify and select proposals.

Application Information:

For the internal competition applicants are asked to submit the following (this information will appear again on the applicant's individual dashboard)

A statement, of no more than one page, describing the nature and scope of the applicant's dissertation, including a brief time table for its completion

A writing sample of 10-15 pages, preferably on a topic related to the dissertation

A current CV (no preferred format)

One letter of recommendation from the applicant's doctoral advisor. Per the Eisenhower Institute guidelines, this letter should not be seen by the applicant

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants should be at an advanced stage of their doctoral candidacies, preferably at the point of preparing their dissertation.
The institute will consider, on written university recommendation in unique circumstances, applications of less advanced graduate students or of persons who have recently earned their doctorates and wish to pursue studies in the institute's field of interest.

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

This competition is not enabled for Proxy applicants.

Additional information about this opportunity is available on the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College website.

Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact the Research Administration office at the school where they hold a primary appointment. A list of contacts by school is available here.

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Institution

Harvard Business School
Harvard Divinity School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Graduate School of Design
Graduate School of Education
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Medical School (Quad)
Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM)

Type of Competition

Limited Submission

Type of Award

Fellowship