Harvard Psychology PhD Program Funding

Merit Based

Fellowship

United States of America

Provided by Harvard University

Applicants must be admitted to the PhD program in Psychology at Harvard University.
Open to all nationalities; immigration status does not affect admissions or financial aid decisions.
Strong academic background in psychology or related fields.

Submit an application for the PhD program in Psychology through the Harvard GSAS admissions portal.
Provide academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and relevant test scores.
Application deadline: Typically in early December for the following academic year.
Documents Required:
- Academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- GRE scores (if applicable)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)
- Resume or CV

Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition and health insurance fees for a minimum of five years.
- Annual stipend for living expenses.
- Summer research awards.
- Teaching fellowships in years 3 and 4.
- Access to departmental research and travel support funds.
Duration of Funding:
- Typically covers the full duration of the PhD program, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
Extra Benefits:
- Opportunities to apply for additional fellowships and research grants.
- Access to professional development resources and mentorship programs.
- Participation in academic conferences and networking events.

Students confirm their funding annually through the Student Aid Portal.
The department provides up to $1,000 from the Stimson Fund for each student in research support.
The Karen Stone Fellowship is awarded to the top-entering student in Clinical Psychology each year, providing additional stipend funding in Year 3.

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Fields of Study

Psychology

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

Harvard University