The Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative, in collaboration with Harvard College, is excited to launch the Du Bois Scholars Program application. This is a fully funded, 9-week summer research internship program on Harvard University’s campus. We encourage college students from select R2 and research focused Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to apply. See drop-down menu on page 1 of the application for a full list of participating schools. The Du Bois Scholars Program will engage students by providing dedicated hands-on mentorship and access to a rigorous research and learning environments that foster intellectual growth and personal development. Each applicant will have the chance to select a research focus area that aligns with their current studies. Selected applicants will work directly with a Harvard faculty mentor and team.
Du Bois Scholars will participate in a cohort-based learning model designed to create a collaborative and enriching experience in the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV). In addition to the rigorous academic experiences, Du Bois Scholars will participate in community-based programmatic opportunities through H&LS and the HSURV.
Embedded in the Du Bois Scholars Program are professional workshops designed to develop and improve requisite research skills. The Du Bois Scholars Program will conclude with a final presentation to faculty mentors and colleagues.
Du Bois Scholars Program - Summer 2025
The Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery (H&LS) Initiative, in collaboration with Harvard College, is excited to launch the Du Bois Scholars Program application. This is a fully funded, 9-week summer research internship program on Harvard University’s campus. We encourage college students from select R2 and research focused Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to apply. See drop-down menu on page 1 of the application for a full list of participating schools. The Du Bois Scholars Program will engage students by providing dedicated hands-on mentorship and access to a rigorous research and learning environments that foster intellectual growth and personal development. Each applicant will have the chance to select a research focus area that aligns with their current studies. Selected applicants will work directly with a Harvard faculty mentor and team.
Du Bois Scholars will participate in a cohort-based learning model designed to create a collaborative and enriching experience in the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV). In addition to the rigorous academic experiences, Du Bois Scholars will participate in community-based programmatic opportunities through H&LS and the HSURV.
Embedded in the Du Bois Scholars Program are professional workshops designed to develop and improve requisite research skills. The Du Bois Scholars Program will conclude with a final presentation to faculty mentors and colleagues.