Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard
This program is offered through Harvard Griffin GSAS and the Leadership Alliance.
Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) is a 10-week program for currently enrolled undergraduates who are considering PhD careers in the humanities, social sciences, or life sciences. SROH students in the life sciences will work with faculty in the Molecules, Cells, and Organisms (MCO) Graduate Program, Genes, Ecosystems, and Organisms (GEO) REU program, or the Center for Brain Science (CBS). Students in the social sciences and humanities will work with faculty from a range of departments depending on their research interests, including but not limited to education, psychology, and classics. Applicants in the social sciences and humanities should feel free to write to the SROH program and indicate which Harvard faculty they have identified in their area(s) of interest and whether or not they have been in contact with said faculty. Students must have already had at least one upper-level course in their field of study, have at least one semester of undergraduate study remaining, and not have received a bachelor’s degree at the time of entry into the summer program.
In 2025, SROH will launch a pilot summer intensive language program aimed at enhancing language competency in the humanities. The program will also feature professional development workshops and training in academic research skills. For this pilot year, we intend to offer elementary Arabic, elementary Chinese, and basic Japanese with the intention of expanding our language offerings in 2026 based on demand. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Students in SROH will live in Harvard housing; a stipend along with housing and travel costs will be provided.
Application Process
SROH takes place between June and August. For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program.
Applications open on November 1, 2024, and must be submitted by February 1, 2025.
Room, Board, and Stipends
The in-person version of the program covers travel to and from the program, housing, and typically a stipend of $6,000. Students participating in MARC or similar programs that provide summer support are welcome to apply. Students are required to participate for the full period of the program.
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