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Full details can be found on the Dumbarton Oaks website.
The Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships are for Harvard College graduating seniors and recent graduates who wish to develop and apply their research and professional skills while gaining experience, building a portfolio of successful projects, and contributing to the humanities. These fellowships emphasize the development of foundational and specific technical skills that enhance the career readiness and employability of liberal arts graduates.
Dumbarton Oaks is a research institute, museum, and historic garden in Washington, DC, affiliated with Harvard University. It supports research and learning internationally in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian Studies through its fellowship programs, publications, scholarly meetings, and exhibitions.
The Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships (formerly known as Postgraduate Fellowships) are for graduating seniors and recent Harvard College graduates who wish to develop and apply their research and professional skills while gaining experience, building a portfolio of successful projects, and contributing to the humanities. These fellowships emphasize the development of foundational and specific technical skills that enhance the career readiness and employability of liberal arts graduates.
Terms
The term of these appointments will run from September 3, 2024, to August 1, 2025. Fellows will be provided with shared accommodations on the Dumbarton Oaks campus, complimentary weekday lunch in the Refectory when at Dumbarton Oaks, and access to the library and garden. Fellows will receive a stipend of $34,000; a one-time research and professional development allowance of $1,000; and will be eligible for medical insurance through the Dumbarton Oaks fellows’ plan. Dumbarton Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). An identity/criminal screening will be completed.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Dumbarton Oaks views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
Dumbarton Oaks welcomes applicants with disabilities and is committed to ensure an accessible, welcoming application process and working environment for individuals with disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. If you would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job opening, or if you have questions about the physical access provided, please reach out to Human Resources (HumanResources@doaks.org; 202-924-9867).
Eligibility
Harvard College graduating seniors and recent graduates who have received a Harvard undergraduate degree within the past two (2) years are eligible to apply. US citizens and permanent residents only (graduating seniors eligible for OPT may also apply). Dumbarton Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). An identity/criminal screening will be completed.
Applications
Applications will be accepted through Embark until February 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET, For further inquiries, please contact FellowshipPrograms@doaks.org.
