FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW
Host Institution: Harvard University (Rowland Institute)
Fellowship Name: Rowland Fellowships 2026
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Fellowship Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: International and U.S. Citizens
Fellowship Duration: Up to 5 years
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
About the Rowland Fellowship
Established in 1980 by Edwin Land and now administered by the Rowland Institute at Harvard University, the Rowland Fellowship offers early-career scientists and engineers a rare opportunity to lead independent, high-impact experimental research. The program is designed for bold innovators whose work defies disciplinary boundaries and challenges the status quo.
Fellows are given full autonomy over their research, world-class resources, access to cutting-edge equipment, and support from a collaborative scientific community. The fellowship aims to ignite outstanding careers in experimental science and engineering across fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, neuroscience, and related disciplines.
Financial Benefits
Rowland Fellowships 2026 provide comprehensive support, including:
- Full Principal Investigator (PI) status and control over your research direction
- Dedicated laboratory space and access to specialized facilities (e.g., cell culture, magnet rooms)
- Research operations budget starting at $225,000 per year, covering postdocs, undergrads, travel, and lab equipment
- Annual compensation beginning at $89,999, including full Harvard employee benefits
- Start-up funds for equipment specific to the research project
- Opportunities to mentor and teach undergraduate students in the lab
- Access to Harvard’s leadership and mentoring programs
- Collaborative engineering and technical support from the Rowland team
- A highly interactive and interdisciplinary research environment
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Rowland Fellowships 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold (or be pursuing) a PhD in experimental science or engineering, completed after May 1, 2024
- Complete their PhD before starting the fellowship (start dates range from September to December 2026)
- Propose research that is experimental in nature; theoretical or clinical/human-subject research is not eligible
- Be passionate about scientific innovation and willing to work in a cross-disciplinary environment
- Open to candidates from all accredited international and U.S. institutions
- Harvard will provide visa support for international fellows
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)
- Recommendation Letters Due: August 29, 2025
- Eligibility Notifications: Mid-September 2025
- Zoom Interviews: By Mid-October 2025
- Finalist Symposium & On-Site Interviews: November 13–14, 2025
- Final Selections: Early December 2025
Finalists will visit the Rowland Institute, meet current Fellows and staff, and present their research vision during a two-day symposium in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their application materials through the official fellowship portal
by August 15, 2025. Ensure your proposal demonstrates innovation, experimental rigor, and interdisciplinary impact.
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