Grants

Apply for an EMR Summer Thesis Research Grant

Applications for 2026 EMR Summer Thesis Research Grants are due by 11:59 PM on Monday, 2/09/2026.

Guide to applying for summer funding from the Committee on Ethnicity, Migration, Rights for current Harvard Juniors and first semester Seniors:

WHAT IS EMR SUMMER FUNDING?

The EMR Summer Thesis Research Grant provides funding and support for Juniors and first semester Seniors to pursue research directly related to their thesis either in the U.S. or abroad. Grants may be used to cover the costs of travel, housing, food, and research-related expenses. Students should consider applying to the grant if they believe their thesis research falls under one of our core fields of ethnic studies, border and migration studies or human rights. Grants may be either funded solely through EMR or co-funded with other programs for the same thesis research proposal. The Grant is available during Funding Round B.

In addition to the monetary award, EMR will pair each award recipient with a graduate student mentor in an appropriate field. We do our best to match students with a graduate mentor in their field or with relevant methodological experience. The graduate mentor will be assigned prior to the start of your summer research and will be available to provide guidance on preparing for and completing your summer research. They will then also be available to provide ongoing advice and will provided feedback on your drafted thesis chapters in late Fall and early Spring semester prior to final submission.

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