PhD program
Harvard PhD in Education — Fully Funded 2027
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (in person)
·3 di
·PhD programCloses in 81 days
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Applications openAug 20, 2026
Application deadlineDec 01, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Research areaEducation policy, leadership, human development, teaching and related education research
Intake / expected startFall 2027
Expected durationUp to six years of funded doctoral study
Funding statusFully funded
Stipend, tuition and funding detailsTuition and required fees for up to six years plus multi-year stipend support, including a dissertation year. Application, visa and initial travel costs may remain. Affordability rating: A.
Supervisor contact required before applying?No
Research proposal requirementSubmit a focused research statement demonstrating preparation, research questions and fit with Harvard faculty and the PhD concentrations.
Required application documentsGraduate application, academic transcripts, statement of purpose or research statement, CV, recommendations, GRE where required and English results unless exempt.
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
Open to Ugandan and other international applicants with a recognised bachelor’s degree, excellent academic preparation, strong research potential and a clearly defined education-related research agenda. Current GRE and English requirements apply.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Harvard’s Education PhD prepares researchers for academic, policy and leadership careers. Admitted students receive a comprehensive multi-year package covering tuition and fees with stipend support. International applications are due 1 December 2026.
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