2026 Business History Fellowships.

We are pleased to announce that the application portals are now open for
the following fellowships, sponsored by the Business History Initiative
at Harvard Business School.

  THE THOMAS K. MCCRAW FELLOWSHIP IN U.S. HISTORY

This award honors the work and contributions of Thomas K. McCraw
(1940-2012), who was Isidor Straus Professor of Business History at
Harvard Business School. The fellowship enables established scholars
from around the world whose primary interest is the business and
economic history of the United States to spend time in residence at
Harvard Business School. The main activities of the Thomas K. McCraw
Fellow will be to conduct research in the archives of Baker Library or
in other Boston-area libraries, present their work at a seminar, and
interact with HBS faculty.

The Thomas K. McCraw Fellow will receive a stipend of $7,000 to cover
travel and living expenses. Fellows are expected to be in residence for
a minimum of two months during the fall semester. Recipients of the
fellowship will receive work space, an e-mail account, a phone, a
computer, an ID card, and access to the University’s libraries and to
the HBS Intranet for the duration of the appointment. Applicants should
submit a cover letter, a CV, and a two- to three-page research proposal
online no later than December 1, 2025. Letters of reference can be
submitted online through Interfolio or by email to bhi@hbs.edu with the
applicant’s name in the subject line.

The application portal can be found here:
https://apply.interfolio.com/17535

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the
world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our
differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our
commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race,
ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s
non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity
policy and  non-discrimination policy help all community members
participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and
discrimination.

 THE ALFRED D. CHANDLER JR. INTERNATIONAL VISITING SCHOLAR IN BUSINESS
HISTORY PROGRAM

The Alfred D. Chandler Jr. International Visiting Scholar in Business
History Program invites established scholars in business history based
outside the United States to spend a period of time in residence at
Harvard Business School. The Chandler International Visiting Scholar is
expected to interact with faculty and researchers, present work at
research seminars, and conduct business history research.

Recipients will be given a $7,000 stipend (payable at the end of their
visit), office space, an e-mail account, phone, computer, ID card, and
access to the University’s libraries and the HBS Intranet. The program
requires a two-month minimum length of stay. Scholars may stay up to a
maximum of six months. It is expected that the recipient will be
actively engaged in the intellectual life of the business history group.
Fellowship recipients must be in residence during the fall semester.
They will be expected to participate in the Business History Seminar,
which meets from late September through November, and other fall
activities. Applicants should indicate when during the calendar year
they would like to be on campus. Applicants should submit a cover
letter, a CV, and a two- to three-page research proposal online, no
later than December 1, 2025. The applicant should also arrange for two
letters of reference, sent directly by the recommender, to be submitted
online through Interfolio or by email to bhi@hbs.edu with the
applicant’s name in the subject line.

The application portal can be found here:
https://apply.interfolio.com/175349

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and
non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the
world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our
differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our
commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race,
ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s
non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity
policy and  non-discrimination policy help all community members
participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and
discrimination.

  FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE:

  HTTPS://WWW.HBS.EDU/BUSINESSHISTORY/FELLOWSHIPS