The Alex G. Booth Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support graduating Harvard College seniors in pursuing enriching academic or experiential learning projects across the globe. This fellowship aims to reduce the financial burden of travel and project-related expenses for students engaging in research, internships, service initiatives, or other intellectually driven activities.

The fellowship is open to graduating Harvard College seniors of any citizenship or residency status. Applicants must submit a complete application including a proposal, résumé, transcript, budget, and recommendation letter and propose a project lasting up to 12 months.

Harvard College is the undergraduate liberal arts and sciences college of Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636, it is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Harvard College offers a four-year, full-time undergraduate program with a focus on a broad liberal arts education, where students typically take four courses per semester to complete the required credits.

Application Deadline: February 19, 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Harvard College / URAF (Undergraduate Research and Fellowships)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Fellowship for graduating seniors
• Award: Stipend based on proposed budget and available funding
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Approximately 20 finalists interviewed; awards vary
• Nationality: Domestic and international
• The award can be taken in: USA

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship supports academic or experiential learning projects in any field or subject area proposed by the applicant.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Be a graduating Harvard College senior
  • Possess any citizenship or residency status
  • Submit all required application materials, including résumé, transcript, proposal, budget, optional affiliation letter, and one recommendation letter
  • Propose an activity of up to 12 months (projects exceeding this duration will not be considered)
  • Ensure the proposal does not focus on funding a degree program, as this is discouraged
  • Demonstrate thoughtful research and planning for logistics and feasibility of the proposed activity.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their complete application through CARAT, following the detailed instructions provided there. Required materials include a résumé, transcript, project proposal, budget, optional affiliation letter, and one letter of recommendation. URAF strongly recommends attending the information session and participating in drop-in advising after reviewing the session recording.

Benefits

• A stipend aligned with the proposed project budget and subject to funding availability
• Opportunity to undertake meaningful academic or experiential learning activities anywhere in the world
• Support for travel, research, service, or other intellectual exploration
• Guidance from URAF staff, including the chance to read reports from past fellows for inspiration and planning
• Finalist interviews conducted asynchronously, with awards announced shortly after

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