At GSAS, we understand that diversity is important to sustaining Harvard's excellence as an academic institution. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive and grow academically and personally. We welcome applications from all groups underrepresented in graduate education, particularly Black and African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and native Pacific islanders.

Recruitment

The GSAS Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs, along with Harvard administrators, faculty members, and graduate students, attend a number of recruitment events around the country throughout the academic year. We hope to you see at one of our events!Read more

Student Groups

GSAS is a community of individuals representing many different races, ethnicities, belief systems, nationalities, genders, and sexual orientations. Augmenting the resources that GSAS provides to all students, graduate student groups support these multiple identities and help you thrive academically...Read more

Outreach Programs

Participating in research can help you decide whether a PhD is right for you and, if you do apply, makes you a stronger applicant. If you are looking for a short-term research experience, consider a paid summer internship organized by GSAS, Harvard departments, and Harvard-affiliated teaching...Read more

Diversity and Inclusion Fellows

The Diversity and Inclusion Fellows support the efforts of the GSAS Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs (ODMA)​, help GSAS to identify needed areas of support, and work with student groups across GSAS.Read more