Harvard Mahindra Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026–27 | Humanities

About Position/Job

Harvard University’s Mahindra Humanities Center invites applications for several one-year postdoctoral fellowships in Environmental Humanities for the academic year 2026–27. These prestigious fellowships are open to scholars from across the humanities whose work creatively engages with themes such as climate change, biodiversity, environmental and food justice, regenerative practices, urban foraging, health, landscape, and animal studies. Fellows will pursue their independent research projects while also participating in the Center’s bi-weekly seminars, the Environment Forum, and interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars. The fellowship offers a $70,000 stipend, health insurance, $2,500 in research support, and relocation assistance, with full residency at Harvard required. Eligible applicants must hold a PhD (awarded after May 2023) or have completed all degree requirements by August 2026.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Institution: Harvard University
Department: Mahindra Humanities Center
Research field: Environmental Humanities
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Number of posts: Several
Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
Start Date (Anticipated): September 2026
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 + benefits + research support
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Climate change and biodiversity
Environmental and social justice
Food justice and regenerative practices
Health, gardening, and urban foraging
Landscape and animal studies

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD awarded after May 2023, or completed by August 2026.
Demonstrated expertise in humanities with research focus on environmental themes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interdisciplinary research experience.
Strong publication record or evidence of promising scholarly output.
Commitment to collaborative academic exchange.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct independent research in environmental humanities.
Participate in bi-weekly seminars throughout the academic year.
Contribute to the Mahindra Center’s Environment Forum programming.
Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars.
Produce publishable research outcomes during the fellowship year.

Application Process

How to Apply:
Submit an online application via Harvard’s Academic Positions portal: Apply here.

Required Documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Research project statement (1,000–3,000 words)
One writing sample (max 40 pages)
Names and contact details of three referees (letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly)