Jamnalal Kaniram Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship AY 2027-2028

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship is a Cambridge-based appointment at Harvard's Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute. Fellows join the Mittal Institute on Harvard's campus for the Fall Academic Semester to work with their Faculty Mentor on a personal research project.

Fellows will present their work in a Mittal Institute seminar moderated by their faculty mentor, and will participate in grant and fellowship reviews, mentor graduate students and assist with events at the Institute.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Scholars with South Asia background prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Join Mittal Institute community on Harvard's campus for Fall Academic Semester.
• Present work in a Mittal Institute seminar moderated by mentor.
• Mentor graduate students and help collaborate on events and projects at the Institute.
• May be invited to teach a Harvard class during the appointment.

Education

PhD

Job description

School

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area

Department/Area Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute

Position Description

The Bajaj Visiting Research Fellowship is a Cambridge-based Fellowship where the selected fellow will join the Mittal Institute community on Harvard’s campus for the duration of the Fall Academic Semester. While working directly with their selected Faculty Mentor on their personal research project (proposed in their application), Bajaj Visiting Research Fellows will fully engage with the intellectual life at the Mittal Institute and Harvard. At the end of their residency, the Bajaj Fellow will present their work in a Mittal Institute seminar moderated by their faculty mentor. Apart from their own research, Fellows will participate in grant and fellowship review, mentor graduate students and help collaborate on other events and projects at the Institute. The fellow may be invited to teach a Harvard class during the course of their appointment.

Basic Qualifications

Scholars must hold a PhD and those who have not had past opportunities to access Harvard’s resources and who have primarily been educated at institutions in South Asia will be prioritized. Scholars with a research interest in India will be prioritized.

Salary Range

The stipend for this fellowship is $68,000 for a 12-month appointment. The stipend is prorated for shorter appointments.

Minimum Number of References Required

2

Maximum Number of References Allowed

2

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * When and from what institution did you receive your PhD?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In a couple of paragraphs, why is it important that you do this research at the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and at Harvard? Please highlight any specific resources, programs, initiatives, or personal interests.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide a title, even a prospective one, and a one-paragraph abstract of the project you are planning on working on while at Harvard.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please suggest two to four names of Harvard faculty who would best serve as your faculty mentor.

  (Open Ended Question)

• How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • Mittal Newsletter
  • Colleague Referal
  • Harvard Website
  • Other University Website
  • Other