Weatherhead Scholars Program Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship in Climate and Environmental Studies

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health • Boston, MA

88d • $70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Weatherhead Scholars Program at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites applications for the 2026-2027 Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellowship, a one-year, residential opportunity for early-career scholars in the social sciences whose research focuses on climate and/or environmental issues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellow will join a multidisciplinary cohort—including other postdoctoral fellows, visiting faculty and practitioner fellows—in residence at Harvard for the academic year. The program fosters a dynamic intellectual community through a weekly seminar, professional development workshops, and engagement with the broader Weatherhead Center and Harvard communities. Fellows are expected to be on campus from late August through mid-May and to participate actively in program activities.

Requirements

• Applicants must have received a PhD within the past three calendar years in a relevant social science field—such as political science, sociology, anthropology, history, economics, public policy, or environmental studies.
• Research must focus on topics related to climate and/or the environment in the Middle East and North Africa.
• The PhD must be conferred before the fellowship start date.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with external funding are welcome to apply but must undergo the same review process.

Benefits

• The Moulay Hicham Alaoui Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a stipend of $70,000, payable over twelve months.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree