Rowland Fellowship 2026 at Harvard University

If you're an early-career experimentalist looking to establish your own research career, Harvard University's Rowland Fellowship provides a unique and fully financed opportunity. Applications for the 2026 cohort are currently open, with start dates ranging from September to December 2026.

What Is the Rowland Fellowship?

The Rowland Institute at Harvard hosts the coveted five-year Rowland Fellowship. It enables early-career scientists and engineers to form their own research groups in an environment that encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation. The Institute, founded by Edwin H. Land in 1980 and absorbed into Harvard in 2002, is dedicated to the advancement of experimental science across multiple fields.

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Fellowship Details

Host Country	United States of America (USA)
Host Organization	Rowland Institute at Harvard University
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Duration	5 years
Eligible Nationalities	All nationalities
Benefits	Salary Based
Deadline	August 15, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need to be finishing their PhDs or have gotten their PhD after May 1, 2024. The Fellowship is for anyone in science and engineering who shows great creativity and the ability to launch innovative research projects.

Key Benefits

Full Principal Investigator (PI) Status: Fellows are independent PIs who direct their own research programs.
Dedicated Laboratory Space: Customized lab rooms are available, along with other specialized facilities as needed.
Generous funding: An annual budget of $225,000 covers operational expenses, personnel, and travel.
Competitive Salary: A starting salary of $89,999 per year, plus full Harvard benefits.
Mentorship and Professional Development: Learn about lab administration, scientific writing, budgeting, and career development, as well as leadership training and access to Harvard's Core for Mentorship Excellence.
Teaching Opportunities: Engage undergraduate students through teaching, preferably in active research contexts.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 15^th August, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.