Japanese Law Research and Travel Grant
The Ishikawa Memorial Fund provides support for student research on comparative law related to Japan. Projects may be during the regular (fall or spring) term, winter term, or summer, and may involve independent research or work done in conjunction with a course.
Korean Law Research and Travel Grant
Projects may be during the regular (fall or spring) term, winter term, or summer, and may involve independent research or work done in conjunction with a course.
Lee and Li Foundation Fellowship
The Lee and Li Foundation Fund for the Public Interest was established through the generosity of Lee and Li Attorneys-at-Law, headquartered in Taipei. The Lee and Li Foundation Fellows program supports student research and clinical activity pertaining to the development of the rule of law in Taiwan and/or mainland China. Projects may be during the regular (fall or spring) term, winter term, or summer, and may involve independent research, independent clinical projects, work done in conjunction with a course, or a public interest internship placement. Note: For winter term, please apply through the International Legal Studies Winter Term International Travel Grants (opens in new tab) application process.
Orrick Fellowship
The Orrick Fellows program supports students in the study of law and development in Africa, with priority given to projects focused on the China-Africa relationship. It was established in 2018, thanks to the international law firm of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, David Halperin (J.D. 1974) and Scobie Ward (A.B. 1989). Preference is accorded to applicants with past experience and a demonstrated commitment to living and working in Africa. The program is intended principally to support Harvard Law School students, but applications will also be considered from students from other parts of Harvard University. Projects may be during the regular (fall or spring) term, winter term, or summer, and may involve independent research, independent clinical projects, work done in conjunction with a course, or a public interest internship placement.
How to Apply
To apply for a fellowship, please submit the following materials by email to Deborah Han ([email protected]):
- CV
- Proposal providing a detailed description of the project, including its goals, its methodology, and its relationship with your academic and professional background and future plans. (1500 words maximum).
- Budget proposal detailing anticipated project-related expenses. If you have received or are applying for any other sources of funding for this project (or for a closely related project), please indicate the source(s) and amount(s).
- Harvard faculty support: Please provide the name of a Harvard faculty member who has read your project proposal and supports it. EALS may contact that faculty member as part of the application review process.
- Current Harvard transcript.
- Bibliography of sources to be consulted (only for research and writing projects).
Reporting Requirements:
- Within 30 days of completing their projects, awardees must submit a final report describing what they accomplished and learned through the project, and how that will contribute to their ongoing academic and professional growth (1000-1500 words).
- Awardees must submit a copy of receipts for major project-related expenses (e.g. airfare, housing) along with the final written report.
Other Requirements:
- Awardees must fulfill Harvard Law School’s international travel requirements, including attendance at a mandatory international travel information session prior to their departure. Please see HLS International Travel Procedures (opens in new tab) for detailed information.
Questions
If you have questions about fellowship eligibility or application requirements, please contact Alice Izumo ([email protected]).