The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University`s Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University`s academic year beginning in September 2007.
The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to professionals engaged in the practice of harnessing science and technology to promote sustainable development.
Successful applicants will spend their fellowships in residence at the Sustainability Science Program, receiving a competitive stipend plus health, office space and computer support, and access to Harvard`s libraries and other research facilities.
Fellows will be expected to spend about half time on their own work, and half time in collaborative work with other fellows and faculty associated with the Program.
The Sustainability Science Program seeks to advance basic understanding of the dynamics of human-environment systems; to facilitate the design, implementation, and evaluation of practical interventions that promote sustainability in particular places and contexts; and to improve linkages between relevant research and innovation communities on the one hand, and relevant policy and management communities on the other.
Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to “sustainability science,” the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth`s life support systems.
In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funds are available to support applicants from developing countries and Italy, who are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send via email (not hard copy) a preliminary application by 15 December 2006.
The preliminary application should include:
a cover sheet (http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/grants/fellows/07_fellows_cover_sheet.htm),
preliminary research proposal (3 pages maximum),
CV (3 pages maximum).
It should be emailed to sustsci_grants@ksg.harvard.edu
Applicants will be notified by December 22 whether they are invited to submit a full proposal.
Full proposals must be supported by a Harvard faculty member who is prepared to work with the fellow. Fellows may make their own faculty contacts, but the Program will also seek to facilitate matching of faculty with fellows.
The deadline for full applications is 1 February 2007.
The Program invariably receives more strong applications than can be supported with the funds available. Prospective fellows are therefore strongly urged to pursue additional sources of stipendiary and research support that they can draw on if they are admitted to the fellowship program but full funding is not available to cover their expenses. Applications from those with their own resources are also welcome.
More information on the Sustainability Science Program and Fellowships is available at http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/grants/fellows/07_fellows_RFP.htm.
