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Du Bois Scholars Program

Du Bois Scholars Program

Creating opportunities for HBCU students to experience a unique and expansive summer research program with Harvard faculty mentors

About the Program

The Du Bois Scholars Program seeks to honor and uplift academic excellence through research-based collaboration with Harvard and historically Black colleges and universities. The Du Bois Scholars Program is a fully funded, nine-to ten-week research internship at the Harvard College Summer Undergraduate Research Village (HSURV) for rising junior and senior college students from select R1, R2, and research-focused HBCUs.

Prospective Du Bois Scholars can apply to the program and select a research focus area that aligns with their current studies. Scholars will receive dedicated hands-on mentorship and gain access to rigorous research and a learning environment that fosters intellectual growth and personal development. The program concludes with the Scholars presenting their final projects to fellow Scholars, faculty mentors, and colleagues. 

Scholars receive a stipend, live in the Harvard residential community, and participate in programming with other students from HSURV, creating relationships and experiences that will last a lifetime. 

Learn more about the launch of the Du Bois Scholars program.

The application cycle for 2025 is now closed.

First class of Du Bois Scholars spend the summer at Harvard
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Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Email hlos_duboisscholars@harvard.edu.