OpenFieldHarvard Center for Research on Computation and Society (CRCS) Placements
Interdisciplinary research center at Harvard SEAS bringing together computer scientists, public health experts, and social scientists to explore AI for social good, epidemic forecasting, and algorithmic governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctoral or advanced graduate student in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Economics.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English communication fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research contributions in AI for public health, algorithmic fairness, or multi-agent systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, research statement, and two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded postdoctoral and graduate research fellowships supported by NSF grants and Harvard endowed funds
- Application fee
- Free application directly to CRCS
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded research placement.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 for collaborative research fellowship cycles
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Harvard University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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