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Du Bois Scholars Program - Summer 2027
Opens Nov 2 2026 09:00 AM (EST)
Deadline Dec 14 2026 03:00 PM (EST)
Description

Thank you for your interest in the Du Bois Scholars Program. The application portal for summer 2027 will be announced soon.

The program is a fully funded, nine-week residential research internship at the Harvard College Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV). While living on Harvard's campus, selected fellows will immerse themselves in a full-time research experience, enriched by professional development and career growth activities. 

The Du Bois Scholars program launched in 2024 as part of the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative and its commitment to implementing Recommendation 3 in the Report of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery, “Develop Enduring Partnerships with Black Colleges and Universities.” The program seeks to honor and uplift academic excellence through research-based collaboration with Harvard and HBCUs. The goal is to create opportunities for HBCU students to experience a unique and expansive summer research program with Harvard faculty mentors.

Contact
hlos_duboisscholars@harvard.edu
Apply

Du Bois Scholars Program - Summer 2027


Thank you for your interest in the Du Bois Scholars Program. The application portal for summer 2027 will be announced soon.

The program is a fully funded, nine-week residential research internship at the Harvard College Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV). While living on Harvard's campus, selected fellows will immerse themselves in a full-time research experience, enriched by professional development and career growth activities. 

The Du Bois Scholars program launched in 2024 as part of the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative and its commitment to implementing Recommendation 3 in the Report of the Presidential Committee on Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery, “Develop Enduring Partnerships with Black Colleges and Universities.” The program seeks to honor and uplift academic excellence through research-based collaboration with Harvard and HBCUs. The goal is to create opportunities for HBCU students to experience a unique and expansive summer research program with Harvard faculty mentors.

Apply
Opens
Nov 2 2026 09:00 AM (EST)
Deadline
Dec 14 2026 03:00 PM (EST)

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Application in Progress
Contact
hlos_duboisscholars@harvard.edu