Postgraduate Fellowships in the Humanities at Dumbarton Oaks

Expand your skillset and explore future careers in the Humanities

Current Opportunities Current and former Fellows

Dumbarton Oaks is a research institute, museum, and historic garden in Washington, DC, affiliated with Harvard University. It supports research and learning internationally in Byzantine, Garden and Landscape, and Pre-Columbian Studies through its fellowship programs, publications, scholarly meetings, and exhibitions.

The Postgraduate Fellowships are for graduating seniors and recent Harvard College graduates who wish to develop and apply their research and professional skills while gaining experience, building a portfolio of successful projects, and contributing to the humanities. These fellowships emphasize the development of foundational and specific technical skills that enhance the career readiness and employability of liberal arts graduates.

Postgraduate Fellowships are one-year appointments (potentially renewable for a second and final year). They carry a stipend of $40,000/annum; a medical insurance contribution from Dumbarton Oaks; and a modest research allowance. We offer weekday lunch to all fellows in our Refectory (with the exception of closures). Postgraduate Fellows are responsible for their own housing. The fellowship year begins in early September 2021.

Eligibility: Candidates who have received a Harvard undergraduate degree within the past 3 years are eligible to apply. Dumbarton Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Application: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and an unofficial transcript (preferably as one PDF document) to FellowshipPrograms@doaks.org by May 15. Two letters of recommendation to be sent by recommenders directly to FellowshipPrograms@doaks.org are also due May 15. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit work samples and will be contacted for phone interview.