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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The Jacobs Foundation invites qualified candidates to apply for the Research Fellowship program in 2018. This program is designed for early and mid-career researchers who wish to improve the quality of life for children in regards to their learning, development, and living conditions. Applicants should be involved in the research and study of fields such as educational sciences, psychology, family studies, political sciences, medical sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, economics, media studies, and sociology. Candidates who undertake an interdisciplinary approach to development and learning, and those that blend genetic, neurobiological, behavioral, epigenetic, and social levels of analysis will be given preference.

Fellows are selected based on overall talent and innovation. Funds to qualified candidates will be awarded directly to their home research institution and can be utilized for three years. These funds may cover salary and any resources supporting the fellow’s research, such as equipment, travel, trainee or assistant salaries and support, and technical assistance.

Fellows also receive a wide range of non-monetary benefits. These include the support of a broad, connected group of other fellows, as well as the use of Jacobs Foundation’s’ Conference Center Marbach Castle at Lake Constance in Germany. This facility can be used for short-term group workshops and retreats, along with networking and alumni events.

Fellows will be selected based on the extent of their creativity and research accomplishments, as well as demonstrated potential. Applications will also be scaled based on the international relevance of the fellow’s work and the alignment of their research goals with those of the Jacobs Foundation.

The ideal candidate will be relatively new to his or field of study, having received a degree no more than fifteen years ago. Funding amounts range from 150,000 CHF to 400,000 CHF, depending on academic level. Up to eleven fellowships are awarded for young scholars who received a PhD no more than seven years ago, with two to three fellowships awarded to older, mid-career researchers.

All application materials must be submitted by March 18, 2018. A curriculum vitae, listing all scientific publications, research plans, and relevance to the mission of the Jacobs Foundation, along with references, must be submitted. A confidential letter of recommendation from the candidate’s department head or other senior researcher must also be supplied. All materials and questions can be directed to fellowship@jacobsfoundation.org.

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The UEFA, or the Union of European Football Associates, contains fifty-five members associations seeking to develop their own research activities and projects in the analysis of European football. The organization’s research grant program was designed to support the work of qualified researchers who are either studying for or currently hold a PhD and are interested in analyzing European football.

Within the last few years, the UEFA has attempted to engage with the academic community by offering a series of initiatives to benefit both UEFA and European football. Their efforts comprise three pillars, including research, personal development, and change. The research pillar is designated to support projects directly addressing issues within European football. It is also designed to commission academic experts and centers to conduct specific, goal-oriented studies on behalf of UEFA.

To apply, all applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a representative of a UEFA member association that supports the research being proposed. This letter is designed to ensure that all projects are developed for and in conjunction with the national associations. Projects will also have the highest practical value possible.

In an effort to boost cooperation between member associations and European universities, the UEFA also allows three or fewer researchers to submit joint applications. These researchers should be based in the territories of three different national associations.

Each individual project is eligible for a grant of up to €15,000, and each joint project is eligible for up to €20,000. This funding lasts for up to nine months of research. Proposals may be submitted in Economics, History, Law, Management, Medical science, Political science, and Sociology.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2018. Questions about the program may be directed to universities@uefa.ch.

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