Loeb Fellowship Program for Practitioners at Harvard GSD

• Open to mid-career professionals with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in their field.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the built or natural environment.
• Open to practitioners from all over the world; international applicants are highly encouraged.
• Must be able to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the full duration of the academic year.
• Typical fellows include architects, planners, landscape architects, journalists, and public officials.
• Must possess high proficiency in the English language to participate in seminars and coursework.

• Full tuition waiver for a year of independent study at Harvard Graduate School of Design.
• A generous monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Access to all Harvard and MIT resources, libraries, and course audits.
• Provided housing options or housing stipends for the duration of the fellowship.
• A powerful, lifelong global network of fellow practitioners and Harvard alumni.
• Travel allowances for fellowship-related activities and professional development.
• Administrative support and dedicated workspace within the GSD campus.

1. Visit the official Loeb Fellowship application portal to begin your journey.
2. Prepare a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your professional achievements and impact.
3. Write a compelling personal statement outlining your goals and how a year at Harvard will help you achieve them.
4. Select and submit a portfolio or work samples that best represent your contributions to the field.
5. Request three letters of recommendation from colleagues or mentors who can vouch for your leadership potential.
6. Submit the online application form before the January 5th deadline.

Take this leap of faith—your experience is valuable, and Harvard is waiting to help you amplify it!