# Interdisciplinary Dissertation Completion Fellowships ## expand\_more ### Applications for 2026-27 are due by February 13, 2026 at 11:59pm. [ Apply Now arrow\_circle\_right ](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=8&fundingSourceId=9231) ### Description The Mahindra Humanities Center offers one annual dissertation completion fellowship, open to Harvard graduate students. This fellowship is intended to support work that crosses disciplinary (and even divisional) boundaries, as for example between literature or art and the natural or social sciences, or between and among the various disciplines of the humanities (the history of art, literature, philosophy, linguistics, etc.). Preference may be given for projects centering the environmental humanities. The committee will be interested in proposals that make strong and innovative interdisciplinary connections of a kind not customary within a given discipline. These fellowships are intended to encourage scholars to expand their own disciplinary expectations, and to explore the methodologies and practices of disciplines beyond those of their home departments or programs. ### Terms and Conditions The award provides a stipend plus tuition and health fees for the year. Exact amount of fellowship stipends are subject to change. The Mahindra Humanities Center will match its stipend level to the GSAS standard annual stipend for dissertation completion fellowships. PhD candidates in years G4 through G6 are welcome to apply; recipients are expected to complete the dissertation in the course of the fellowship year. Dissertation Completion Fellows are also expected to be in residence throughout the year. ### Application Applicants should submit their application and supplementary materials via the [CARAT](https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=8&fundingSourceId=8340) system, including 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript, dissertation abstract, and two faculty confirmation forms indicating completion readiness. For letters of recommendation, please submit a request to CARAT, which will send a link to faculty members to upload their letter to the system. Contact [Lisa Brown](mailto:lisabrown@fas.harvard.edu) with questions. For specific guidelines, visit the GSAS [website](https://gsas.harvard.edu/academics/fellowships/internal-fellowships/dissertation-completion-fellowships). THE FELLOWSHIPS OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 1350 Massachusetts Avenue Holyoke Center, 3rd floor Telephone: 617-495-1814