The Harvard Business School has launched a new program specifically tailored to help aspiring African executives reach their potential. The Senior Executive Program – Africa promises to strengthen your leadership skills and develop your insight into local, regional, and global markets.

The continent of Africa is a diverse home of various cultures, nations, economics, and politics. These differences create both unique business challenges and opportunities. To be successful, Africa’s leading executives must design and execute effective strategies for growth both inside and outside the continent. They must also create innovative offerings, nurture high-performance teams, and navigate rapid change in Africa’s markets. This program will explore the approaches of successful African leaders and prepare you to compete effectively, seize growth opportunities, and sustain success for your organization.

The course is comprised of three modules. The first will take place August 5 – 10, 2019 at Port Louis, Mauritius. The second module will consist of an independent business challenge project, which will last August 11 to November 30, 2019. And finally, the third module will occur at the Harvard Business School campus in Boston, MA, December 1 to 6, 2017. These modules will help you build the knowledge, perspective, and confidence necessary to become an effective leader and accelerate your company’s growth. The course will also give you the chance to interact with and learn from other senior leaders across Africa.

What will you study while participating in this course? It will immerse you in best practices in designing winning strategies, enabling innovation, establishing competitive advantage, leading effectively, improving governance, and more. The course is designed to maximize learning while minimizing your time away from work. That is why the second module of the course gives you a chance to apply your learning to a special project that will contribute to your organization’s success.

Modules

• 27 MAR–01 APR 2022 — Module 1 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• 02 APR–02 JUL 2022 — Module 2 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
• 03–08 JUL 2022 — Module 3 (HBS Campus)

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The Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School recently issued a call for applications to the Petrie-Flom Center Student Fellowship Program. This program was created to mentor students aspiring to become leaders in either bioethics or health law policy. It provides students with access to closely-mentored research opportunities in health law, bioethics, and biotechnology, and equips students with the skills and resources necessary to pursue further scholarship.

While enrolled in the program, students will receive close project mentoring from Harvard Law affiliated faculty. They will also be invited to engage in workshops and training experiences at the Petrie-Flom Center, which is a leading intermediary research program at the university.

To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled at the Harvard graduate school. They must be enrolled during the current fellowship year and be willing to undertake a sizeable research project and to fulfill all other program requirements. The fellowship is designed for graduate students (including students in one-year programs) but those who are enrolled in multi-year programs should wait until after the first year to apply.

The fellowship has several distinct requirements. First, all fellow will be expected to conduct independent research projects that will lead to publishable articles in the field. These papers must be single-authored and produced by the end of the academic year. Students will also be expected to post on the center’s blog, Bill of Health, at least every other week during the fall and spring semesters. This must also be done during the winter term. Four passes are available during times of need.

All fellows must also enroll in the Health Law, Policy, Bioethics, and Biotechnology Workshop at the institute. This is designed to provide students with exclusive opportunities for interaction with leading scholars in the field. Fellows must also plan on attending panels, conferences, and other events.

In exchange for fulfilling these requirements, students will receive a $1,500 stipend paid at the end of the academic year. All fellowship requirements must be completed in exchange for the stipend./ additional funding may be requested as well. The HLS Priority Deadline is May 22, 2020, General Deadline is August 14, 2020. Applicants will receive notice by August 23.

Questions and applications should be emailed to petrie-flom@law.harvard.edu. Applications should consist of a detailed curriculum vitae, a 1500 word written research proposal, and a digital copy of the applicant’s most up-to-date transcript.

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Each year, Harvard University aims to attract and support rising young talent. Junior Scholars often find it difficult to gain access to prestigious universities, usually after they have just received their doctorates. They suffer from limited funding and issues related to curriculum development, which makes it tough to gain leverage in their academic careers.

As a result, the university offers an exceptional opportunity to provide funding to these individuals to carry out their research at Harvard University. The grants address scholars who have recently received their doctorate degrees, allowing them to strengthen their connections with others in the field and to promote the connection between their home universities and Harvard. These fellowships also allow these candidates to gain additional or new skills in their field.

The program is designed for candidates who have recently received their Ph.D. with honors, with most fields of study accepted for the program. Candidates who have backgrounds in sciences, law, humanities, public health, medicine, economy, political science, sociology, engineering, education, architecture, or any other field of study available at Harvard are eligible to apply.

To be eligible, individuals must have completed their Ph.D. at any of the RCC member universities between May 1, 2019, and April 30, 2020, and have graduated with the highest academic distinction. They should provide an admission letter from the Harvard University department, research center, or school stating that they are supporting the applicant’s research project and/or sponsoring their J-1 Visa. They should provide a valid TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 100 points.

To apply, candidates should visit the Harvard University website and fill out and submit the online application form. They will need to provide a certificate of having been granting a PhD, along with certificate of having enjoyed an Autonomous Community PhD program, FPU, FPI, or University PhD program scholarship. A detailed curriculum vitae and copy of an admission letter from the Harvard research center, school, or department supporting the research project should also be supplied.

Finally, a detailed research proposal for the project that will be carried out during the tenure at Harvard, in more than ten pages, must also be supplied. All materials are due no later than June 30, at 11:59 p.m.

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Applications are now open for the Women in Global Health LEAD Fellowship. This fellowship recognizes that women are agents of change when they are engaged in leadership positions. They are able to implement policies that support women, children, families, communities, and entire nations, yet still remain underrepresented in leadership areas in health, medicine, and life sciences.

The Harvard Global Health Institute and the Women and Health Initiatives at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health created a fellowship to target rising female leaders from low- and middle-income countries. Selected candidates will engage in a four-month residence at Harvard as they undertake and then execute an eighteen-month professional development plant. Fellows may take classes in any of Harvard’s schools and will later be invited to share their experiences upon their return to their places of employment.

Candidates will also be involved in mentoring programs, which are focused on each candidate’s specific needs and potential career paths. Women from all regions and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be able to articulate a clear vision for personal growth and change. They will participate in leadership training, speaking and networking opportunities, and independent project work in addition to their mentoring experiences.

As a result of this project, candidates will be expected to execute their personal growth and leadership plans back in their home countries. Candidates will produce training events for peers as well as detailed progress reports, and will later have the opportunity to mentor a future LEAD fellow.

Applicants for this fellowship must work full-time in global health. Each candidate should have at least 15 years of professional experience, including proven leadership experience. Experience conducted as a university student does not count. Candidates are expected to reside in the Boston/Cambridge area during the semester at Harvard, during which time they should be free of any work-related commitments. They need to have the full support of their employers, including a person who is willing to sign on as an internal mentor.

To apply, each candidate must nominate him or herself by submitting an application to the fellowship. There are no academic or age prerequisites. Fellows must not have participated in a full-time fellowship that lasted four months or longer during the years at least two years prior to their arrival.

Fellows will be in residence at Harvard for four months (one academic semester) between August 2020 and December 2020. Candidates must devote themselves full-time to the work outlined in their proposals. In return, the program provides for housing in the Boston area, a roundtrip, economy class ticket to Harvard, office space, a monthly stipend, and full access to all libraries and resources at Harvard during the fellowship period. Fellows are responsible for arranging their own health insurance.

All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2020, although proposals will be reviewed in a rolling format until that point. All candidates will be notified of their application status the week of May 1, 2020.

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Each year, the Harvard Summer School – Secondary School Program offers exceptional and academically motivated students the opportunity to engage in a dynamic living and learning opportunity on the Harvard University Campus. This year, the admissions committee is seeking students who will graduate from high school and begin their college training in 2019, 2020, or 2021.

To be eligible, all candidates must be at least 15 years old by December 1, 2018 and not be turning 20 years old before July 31, 2019. Although no fee is required to initiate the application process, a nonrefundable fee is required to submit the form. Before beginning the application process, each student should carefully select the program in which they are interested. Harvard offers two programs to high school students: the Secondary School Program and the Pre-College Program. Therefore, it is important to be vigilant about which option is preferred and selected during the application completion process.

To apply, interested candidates should complete an online application and provide all required supplemental materials. This includes a nonrefundable application fee of $75, as well as a counselor report which can be completed via a link in the online application. Transcripts from ninth grade to the fall of 2018 are also required, including documents like report cards, educational summaries, and progress reports. Students who do not speak English as a native language should also supply scores from the TOEFL iBT or IELTS proficiency exam along with the online application.

After submitting an application, candidates should watch their email inboxes carefully. After the application has been submitted, individuals will receive an email asking them to log in to check their application status about three weeks later. Admissions decisions may only be applied to the summer term to which the application was originally submitted. No deferrals are available.

The application process is highly selective, and decisions are rendered on a rolling and first-come, first-served bases. Although there is no GPA requirement, all information submitted is considered a valuable part of the decision-making process. All materials must be submitted no later than Friday, February 1 for financial aid eligibility, with all other applications due by May 6. International students should apply by Monday, April 23 and should keep in mind that an F-1 student visa will be required to study on campus.

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The Pre-College Program at the Harvard Summer School is now accepting applications from dynamic high school students for its summer 2019 program. This program was founded with the intention of providing talented secondary students the opportunity to prepare for a rigorous college education while studying at one of the greatest college campuses in the country.

To be eligible, candidates should be both mature and academically gifted students who will graduate in 2020 or 2021. They should be at least 15 years old by December 1, 2018 and not turn 19 years old before July 31, 2019.

An online application is required, along with several supplemental materials. While an application fee is not required to initiate the application process, a nonrefundable fee of $75 is required to submit the final application. In addition, all students should be prepared to send a detailed counselor report, which can be accessed via a link inside the application. Transcripts from 9th grade to the fall of 2018 are also required. These can be in the form of report cards, educational summaries, or even progress reports.

Students who do not speak English as a first language should submit scores from one of two language proficiency examinations: the TOEFL iBT or IELTS. Generally, scores of successful applicants are above 103 on the TOEFL with 25 on the written section, with a score of at least 7.5 on the IELTS.

Before applying, candidates should choose their program carefully. Harvard University offers two separate summer programs for secondary students: the Pre-College Program and the Secondary School Program. Once the application is submitted, candidates will receive an email encouraging them to log in and check their admissions statuses in about three weeks. Admissions decisions are highly selective, and are only valid for the summer term in which the application ahs bene submitted – no deferrals available.

The early application deadline is Friday, February 1. Regular admissions applications should be submitted by Friday, March 15, and late applications can be submitted as late as Wednesday, May 15. Candidates who are interested in financial aid should apply before the February deadline.

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The Massachusetts Historical Society announces the availability of two long-term fellowships for the 2019-2020 academic year. This stipend is governed by an NEH formula and awards up to $4,200 per month for four to twelve months.

Through this fellowship, candidates may also apply for a housing allowance of up to $500 per month, as well as for a professional expense allowance. Fellowships are open to any American citizens, as well as foreign nationals who have resided within the United States for at least three years prior to the application deadline. Fellows must have completed the training for the terminal degree in their fields, typically the Ph.D., by the application deadline. Fellowships may not be awarded to graduate students.

Each application will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposed project, as well as their relationship to the Society’s collections. Candidates who have not held a long-term grant over the three years prior to the fellowship term will be given priority consideration.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, as well as an updated curriculum vitae. A project proposal of 1,000 words in length must also be supplied. This should include a thorough description of the project, as well as a statement underscoring the historiographical importance of the proposed project. A list of the specific MHS collections the candidate wishes to consult should also be supplied.

In addition to these materials, each candidate must also supply two letters of recommendation and a
“Certification for Participants” form. This is available as an external link from the application and may be submitted as an attachment. All materials must be submitted no later than January 15, 2019. Questions about the applicator process, or the fellowship itself, can be directed by email to fellowships@masshist.org or by phone to (617) 646-0577.

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As the United States begins to undergo a major demographic shift, individuals of Latino origin are becoming the largest ethnic group in the nation. Addressing this shift, the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership now offers the U.S. Latino Leadership Fellowship. This fellowship is a life-altering opportunity for practitioners, activists, and scholars who are interested in addressing disparities in their communities.

Candidates may be working to inspire change regarding education, health care, immigration, entrepreneurship, public policy, or any other field. U.S. Latino Leadership fellows are powerful leaders who are able to build cross-sector partnerships and to inspire new ideas and change through these active collaborations.

The fellowship provides selected candidates with full tuition scholarships and health fees for up to two years. Fellows may also apply for a living stipend of up to $25,000, depending on the nature of their pogroms of study. Each applicant will be evaluated based on their potential to reduce disparity in underserved American communities, as well as their overall academic ability.

All admitted degree program students at Harvard Kennedy School are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups and are interested in education, business, public health, medicine, government, and law are especially encouraged to apply. Award decisions will be made based on academic merit and financial need.

In return, fellows are expected to participate in a yearlong co-curricular program. This program is designed to inspire fellows and to provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, and leadership skill-building. Participants will engage in dinner seminars, retreats, field experiences, workshops, and lectures, all of which are designed to promote ethical decision making and negotiation.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of 150 words or less. This profile should address the degree the candidate is attending to pursue at Harvard, as well as any relevant academic information. It should also detail the candidate’s work and professional experiences, personal interests, leadership experiences, and academic highlights. This should be written in the third person.

Applicants should also submit a single document containing written responses to two essay prompts. In the first, the candidate should discuss a topic of interest as it pertains to reducing disparities in Latino communities, as well as the applicant’s experience related to this topic. The second should discuss the candidate’s interest in the fellowship and how his or her leadership goals have inspired him or her to apply.

All application materials to Harvard University are due by December 3, 2018. Materials for the fellowship application must be completed and submitted by early February, with interviews taking place in early March. Decisions will be made shortly thereafter.

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The Harvard Kennedy School invites talented master’s degree students to apply for the Dubin Graduate Fellowship for Emerging Leaders. This program is for students who have demonstrated strong character and perseverance in the face of adversity, and who have nonetheless made a commitment to making a powerful impact on their local communities.

This program awards fellows a full tuition scholars, as well as applicable health fees, for up to two years. Each fellow may also apply for an additional stipend of up to $5000 to help pay for unpaid summer internships or professional development opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate their potential by offering strong character and impressive academic credentials. They will participate in a rigorous co-curricular program via the Center for Public Leadership.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of fewer than 150 words. This short profile should contain relevant information about the applicant’s background, the degree he or she is pursuing at the Harvard Kennedy School, and any previous education attempted. Candidates should also detail their accomplishments, including leadership experiences, academic credentials, and work or professional experience. Applicants must also submit two written responses in a single document, addressing their interest and commitment to leading change in challenged communities.

Applicants must be in their first year of study in any Harvard Kennedy School master’s degree program. They can be domestic or international, but should be prepared to engage in a Welcome Retreat and Leadership Discussion Series, in which candidates will get to know each other as well as prominent practitioners and national leaders in service and leadership. Participants will also be able to connect and engage with CPL and Dubin Fellows Network in opportunities such as leadership skills workshops, networking events, and mentoring experiences.

Awards will be granted based on academic merit, as well as financial need. Awards granted in the second year of each candidate’s degree will be evaluated based on the success of the first year of the award. All application materials to Harvard University must be submitted no later than Monday, December 3, 2018. Fellowship applications should be submitted by early February 2019. Interviews will occur in early March 2019, with final decisions made shortly thereafter.

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Each year, the Louis Bacon Environmental Fellowship at Harvard University brings together young leaders dedicated to protecting and improving the globally shared environment. This program helps fellows obtain coveted connections with well-established international leaders in environmental health and science, allowing them to foster the relationships necessary to make a serious environmental impact. The program encourages new ideas and innovative change, and helps participants build cross-sector partnerships.

Each fellow in this program is awarded a full tuition scholarship, along with complete health fees for up to two years. Fellows are also eligible for an additional stipend of $10,000, depending on their programs of study. Applicants will be evaluated based on their academic credentials, as well as their potential to impact environmental policy and practice. Applicants may be any student entering their first year of study in any of the Harvard Kennedy School’s masters’ degree programs.

In return, fellows are expected to participate in a co-curricular program offered by the Center for Public Leadership, as well as to work with their peers to establish professional connections and environmental solutions. They should also expect to participate in field experiences, networking opportunities, workshops, seminars, retreats, and a speaker series.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of fewer than 150 words, detailing the candidate’s background and academic interests at Harvard Kennedy School. The profile should also include details about professional and academic accomplishments, leadership achievements, awards, credentials, and the intended degree of study at Harvard. Each applicant should also submit a single document containing written responses to two essay prompts, both focused on the candidate’s passion for preserving the environment.

Applicants must be accepted to Harvard Kennedy School in order to receive the award. Applications to Harvard must be submitted in early December 2021. Fellowship applications should be submitted by February 2022. Interviews will be held in early March 2022 by the Louis Bacon Environmental Leadership Fellowship Selection Committee.

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