Thank you for your interest in the Du Bois Scholars Program! It 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. 

Key dates

• Application Opens: November 24, 2025, at 9am (ET)
• Application Closes (all materials must be submitted): December 22, 2025, at 3:00pm (ET)
• Notification of Second Stage: week of January 26, 2026
• Faculty Mentor Interviews: week of February 12, 2026
• Notification of Program Acceptance: week of March 9, 2026