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PROJECTS
Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Development (KSSD)
Harvard University and Stanford University, United States; Chiang Mai University, Thailand; UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chile
Research and Assessment Systems for Sustainability
Harvard University, United States
MEMBERS
Nancy Dickson
Senior Research Associate, Center for International Development at Harvard University, Harvard University, United States ...
William Clark
Professor of International Science, Public Policy and Human Development, Harvard University
OPPORTUNITIES
Fellowships in Sustainability Science
The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning in September 2007. The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to professionals engaged in the practice of harnessing science and technology to promote sustainable development. Successful applicants will spend their fellowships in residence at the Sustainability Science Program, receiving a competitive stipend plus health, office space and computer support, and access to Harvard's libraries and other research facilities. Fellows will be expected to spend about half time on their own work, and half time in collaborative work with other fellows and faculty associated with the Program.The Sustainability Science Program seeks to advance basic understanding of the dynamics of human-environment systems; to facilitate the design, implementation, and evaluation of practical interventions that promote sustainability in particular places and contexts; and to improve linkages between relevant research and innovation communities on the one hand, and relevant policy and management communities on the other. Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to "sustainability science," the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth's life support systems. In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funds are available to support applicants from developing countries and Italy, who are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.Applicants should send via email (not hard copy) a preliminary application by 15 December 2006. The preliminary application should include a cover sheet (http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsci/grants/fellows/07_fellows_cover_sheet.htm), preliminary research proposal (3 pages maximum), and CV (3 pages maximum). It should be emailed to sustsci_grants@ksg.harvard.edu. Applicants will be notified by December 22 whether they are invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals must be supported by a Harvard faculty member who is prepared to work with the fellow. Fellows may make their own faculty contacts, but the Program will also seek to facilitate matching of faculty with fellows. The deadline for full applications is 1 February 2007. The Program invariably receives more strong applications than can be supported with the funds available. Prospective fellows are therefore strongly urged to pursue additional sources of stipendiary and research support that they can draw on if they are admitted to the fellowship program but full funding is not available to cover their expenses. Applications from those with their own resources are also welcome.
Center for International Development, Harvard University
Fellowships in Sustainability Science
The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for International Development invites applications for resident fellowships in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning in September 2008. The fellowship competition is open to advanced doctoral and post-doctoral students, and to professionals engaged in the practice of harnessing science and technology to promote sustainable development. Applicants should describe how their work would contribute to "sustainability science," the emerging field of use-inspired research seeking understanding of the interactions between human and environmental systems as well as the application of such knowledge to sustainability challenges relating to advancing development of agriculture, habitation, energy and materials, health and water while conserving the earth's life support systems. This year we will give some preference to applicants who address the challenges related to meeting human needs for water in the context of sustainable development. In addition to general funds available to support this fellowship offering, special funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Center for International Development, Harvard University
Fellowships in Sustainability Science at Harvard University
The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for
International Development invites applications for resident fellowships
in sustainability science for the University's academic year beginning
in September 2009. The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for
International Development offers doctoral, post-doctoral, and
mid-career fellowships in Sustainability Science. The fellowships are
tenable at the Center for International Development during Harvard's
academic year beginning in September 2009. Fellowships are available
for 10 months (September 2009-May 2010), 12 months (September
2009-August 2010), the fall semester (September-December 2009), or the
spring semester (February-May 2010).The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard's Center for
International Development seeks to facilitate the design,
implementation, and evaluation of effective interventions that promote
sustainable development. To that end, we seek to advance scientific
understanding of human-environment systems; to improve linkages between
relevant research and innovation communities on the one hand, and
relevant policy and management communities on the other; and, more
broadly, to build capacity for linking knowledge with action to promote
sustainability. The Program is directed by Bill Clark and Nancy Dickson. More information about the Sustainability Science Program can be found at http://www.cid.harvard.edu/sustsciThe Sustainability Science Fellowships are open to advanced doctoral
and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in
research or practice that advances the goals of the program (see
above). Prospective fellows should have a focused personal research or
writing objective that is consistent with those goals. In addition,
applicants should be interested in spending some of their time as
fellows in collaborations with other fellows and faculty in the program
in ways that will advance the interdisciplinary, problem-driven agenda
of sustainability science more broadly. The Fellowships are tenable at
Harvard during the University's academic year beginning in September
2009. Applications for the mid-career
fellowships are invited from individuals in governmental,
non-governmental, private organizations, or academia with at least five
years of professional experience doing work involved in linking science
and practice for sustainable development. Applications for the post-doctoral fellowships
are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
(Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. between 2005 and May 2009.)
Applicants for a doctoral fellowship must currently be
enrolled in a doctoral program and have passed their qualifying exams
(completed coursework and passed oral and/or written exams) by May
2009. Applicants whose doctoral programs do not require qualifying
exams must have completed all the required coursework for the Ph.D.,
since fellows will not be doing course work while at Harvard.
Applications are solicited from individuals working in the natural and
social sciences as well as relevant professions. Special funding for
the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science is available
to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who are therefore
especially encouraged to apply.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2010 Harvard Fellowships in Sustainability Science
The Sustainability Science Program at Harvard University's Center for
International Development offers doctoral, post-doctoral, and
mid-career fellowships in Sustainability Science. The fellowships are
tenable at the Center for International Development during Harvard's
academic year beginning in September 2010. Fellowships are available
for 10 months (September 2010-May 2011), 12 months (September
2010-August 2011), the fall semester (September-December 2010), the
spring semester (February-May 2011), or for two academic years
(post-doctoral fellows only) (September 2010-August 2012).The Sustainability Science Fellowships are open to advanced doctoral
and post-doctoral students, and to mid-career professionals engaged in
research or practice that advances the goals of the program (see
above). Prospective fellows should have a focused personal research or
writing objective that is consistent with those goals. In addition,
applicants should be interested in spending some of their time as
fellows in collaborations with other fellows and faculty in the program
in ways that will advance the interdisciplinary, problem-driven agenda
of sustainability science more broadly. The Fellowships are tenable at
Harvard during the University's academic year beginning in September
2010. Applications for the mid-career fellowships are invited
from individuals in governmental, non-governmental, private
organizations, or academia with at least five years of professional
experience doing work involved in linking science and practice for
sustainable development. Applications for the post-doctoral
fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or
equivalent degree. (Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. between
2006 and May 2010.) Applicants for a doctoral fellowship must
currently be enrolled in a doctoral program and have passed their
qualifying exams (completed coursework and passed oral and/or written
exams) by May 2010. Applicants whose doctoral programs do not require
qualifying exams must have completed all the required coursework for
the Ph.D., since fellows will not be doing course work while at
Harvard. Applications are solicited from individuals working in the
natural and social sciences as well as relevant professions. Special
funding for the Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowships in Sustainability Science
is available to support citizens of Italy or developing countries who
are therefore especially encouraged to apply.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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