Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research at Harvard Forest 2025-2026

The Charles Bullard fellowship program supports advanced research and study by individuals who show promise of making an important contribution, either as scholars or administrators, to forestry and forest-related subjects including biology, earth sciences, economics, politics, administration, philosophy, humanities, the arts, or the law.

Eligibility for Harvard University - Charles Bullard Forest Research Fellowships in the US:

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants must have established themselves in academia, public service, or in the private sector.
• Applicants must have received their degrees at least two years before applying.
• Applicants must have published a monograph or at least two (humanities and social sciences) or five (STEM) articles in refereed journals or edited collections. 
• Applicants from outside academia must demonstrate leadership in their field and propose a project that shows promise of making important contributions to forest studies.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• A completed web-based application form,
• Contact information for 3 references,
• A statement of research,
• CV (max. 5 pages).

Value of Harvard University - Charles Bullard Forest Research Fellowships in the US:

• The successful applicants of Harvard University - Charles Bullard Forest Research Fellowships in the US, 2024 will receive:
  • A Stipend of up to $75,000.
  • One-round trip travel to and from home country.
• For International Fellows:
  • Visas (up to $1,500 per person),
  • Health insurance ($300 to $500 per month for a single person and $1000 to $3000 per month for a family of 4 based in Petersham),
  • Travel to the United States for their families.