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Syed Babar Ali Fellowship AY 2026-2027

Harvard University

Harvard University

USD 67,600-67,600 / year
Posted on Dec 2, 2025

Position

Details
Title Syed Babar Ali Fellowship AY 2026-2027
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute
Position Description
The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute is pleased to offer the Syed Babar Ali Fellowship to support recent PhDs in areas related to Pakistan. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate prior educational history that has taken place largely in Pakistan, and plan to return to Pakistan upon completion of the fellowship.
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Contact Information
Lakshmi Mittal South Asia Institute ATTN Thomas Elliott
1730 Cambridge St, S403
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact Email thomaselliott@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
The stipend for this fellowship is $67,600 for a 12-month appointment. The stipend is prorated for shorter appointments.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 2
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EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * When and from what institution did you receive your PhD?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please provide a title (even a prospective one) for the project you're proposing to work on while at Harvard.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * In a couple of paragraphs, please explain the following: why is important that you do this research at the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute as well as at Harvard? Please highlight any specific resources, programs, initiatives, or personal interests.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please suggest two to four names of Harvard Faculty who you feel would best serve as your faculty mentor.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. How did you hear about this opportunity?
    • Mittal Newsletter
    • Colleague Referal
    • Harvard Website
    • Other University Website
    • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Statement of Research
  3. Writing Sample 1
  4. Degree Verification
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. List of Publications