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Grants

Thesis, PAE, and SYPA Research Grants (for GSD and HKS Students)

Our Thesis, PAE, and SYPA Research Grants provide up to $1,500 in funding to help offset research-related expenses for GSD students writing or preparing a master’s thesis and HKS students writing or preparing a Policy Analysis Exercise (PAE) or Second Year Policy Analysis (SYPA) on a topic related to housing or community development. Students seeking funds to cover travel-related expenses must comply with the University’s travel policies. The maximum grants are $1,500 for theses and PAEs that involve international travel and $1,000 for those that involve domestic travel or that seek funding for non-travel related expenses. 

See below for application instructions.

How to Apply

HKS students should apply via the Winter Funding Common Application process. In addition to the materials required for the Common Application, applications must include an up-to-500 word statement that both discusses how the PAE or SYPA relates to the Center's research interests and also describes any coursework, research, internships, or work experiences that touched on housing or community development. 

Applications from GSD students, which must be submitted via CARAT, should include a cover letter that discusses how the thesis relates to the Center's research interests and describes any coursework, research, internships, or work experience that touched on housing or community development. The application should also include a summary description of the planned thesis, the name and and contact information for the thesis' advisor, a resume, a transcript, and a detailed budget request.

The 2025 application deadline for thesis grants has passed.

Our Mission

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies strives to improve equitable access to decent, affordable homes in thriving communities. We conduct rigorous research to advance policy and practice, and we bring together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.

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