The Harvard University Graduate School of Design is inviting applications for its 2027–2028 Loeb Fellowship, an opportunity for experienced professionals who are working to improve communities and the built and natural environment.
The fellowship brings accomplished practitioners from different parts of the world to Harvard University for an academic year of professional development, collaboration and reflection.
It is designed for people who have already established themselves in their careers and want to expand their knowledge, strengthen their leadership abilities and develop new approaches to addressing challenges in their fields.
The programme welcomes applicants from a range of professional backgrounds, including urban planning, architecture, journalism, public policy, civic leadership, landscape architecture and community development.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
The Loeb Fellowship offers several forms of financial and academic support.
Successful fellows receive:
An annual fellowship stipend of US$57,500.
Access to regular classes at Harvard and MIT without tuition charges.
Modest housing support in Cambridge, Massachusetts, subject to programme arrangements.
Travel grants intended to support travel between Cambridge and the fellow's home.
Access to Harvard and MIT academic resources.
Opportunities to participate in lectures, conferences, exhibitions and professional activities.
Membership in a worldwide network of Loeb Fellows and alumni.
The published stipend is taxable income. Health insurance and childcare costs are not covered by the programme.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is designed for experienced professionals whose work contributes to improving the places where people live, work and interact.
Potential applicants include:
Urban designers and urban planners.
Architects and landscape architects.
Journalists.
Civic leaders and community development professionals.
Policymakers.
Public artists.
Developers.
Professionals working to improve the built and natural environment.
Applicants should:
Have at least eight years of professional experience in their field.
Demonstrate leadership ability and a strong professional record.
Show a commitment to improving communities and the environment.
Demonstrate the potential to make a greater impact through the fellowship.
A university degree is not a mandatory requirement. The programme values professional achievements, creativity and demonstrated impact.
The fellowship is open to applicants from around the world.
How to Apply
Visit the official Harvard Loeb Fellowship application page.
Read the eligibility requirements and application instructions.
Prepare your professional résumé.
Identify three people who can provide strong professional recommendations.
Prepare your application and any recommended supporting materials.
Register through the official SlideRoom application system.
Complete all required sections.
Submit your application before 5 January 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Applicants should contact their referees early. Recommendation letters are due on 12 January 2027, seven days after the main application deadline.
Important Information
Fellowship duration: One academic year.
Entry year: 2027–2028.
Institution: Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Annual stipend: US$57,500.
Application deadline: 5 January 2027, 11:59 PM ET.
Professional experience: At least eight years.
Number of fellowships: Up to 10 per year.
Application fee: None.
The Loeb Fellowship is intended for experienced practitioners, not applicants seeking an ordinary academic degree or an entry-level professional training programme.
Applicants should also understand that the stipend is taxable and that health insurance and childcare expenses are not included.
Official Application and Information Links
Source Attribution: Based on the official Loeb Fellowship application, eligibility and financial information for 2027–2028