Irving Innovation Fellowship

GSD master’s degree students graduating during the current academic year are invited to apply. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US and are responsible for securing a work authorization (e.g., OPT) if applicable. The GSD is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

TBD

Pending final budget approval, the fellow will be paid a monthly salary of ca. $5,416 for 30 hours of work per week for the current academic year, plus benefits. In addition, the fellow will be provided a $2,000 research fund for fellowship-related expenses.

The fellow is expected to reside within commuting distance from the GSD campus in Cambridge, MA, for the duration of the fellowship and be a part of the GSD’s in-person academic community. The position is eligible for remote work as arranged with the fellow’s supervisor/s.

The fellow will be internally appointed as a Research Associate (non-faculty academic appointment), and their official title will be “Irving Innovation Fellow and (theme) Research Associate.”

The fellow receives mentorship and meets regularly with members of the fellowship committee and other collaborators from the GSD and across Harvard University.

Deliverables such as models, reports, presentations, exhibitions, public or non-public events, etc. are at the discretion of the fellow and fellowship committee, in consultation with the department chairs and the dean. Additionally, the fellow is required to provide information to the Communications department for a news feature on the GSD website.

The fellow will be given desk space either in the studio areas (trays/485 Broadway) or in a shared office.

Applications are accepted via online submission. The fellowship committee reviews all applications, interviews finalists, and recommends candidates to the dean before an offer is extended.

• Submission due date: TBD
• Interviews: TBD
• Offer: TBD

• Letter of interest (up to 2 pages). Include your name, degree program, GSD, and permanent email addresses, as well as a brief overview of your background. Explain why you would be a good fit for next year’s fellowship theme. Your letter should detail how you would address the annual theme and engage the GSD community in your work and research, including any potential collaborations, events, or other programming.
• Current curriculum vitae
• Digital portfolio of relevant work, if applicable (up to 10 pages)
• Contact information for three references who will be contacted after the initial review of application materials.

• Demonstrated interest, initiative, or experience related to generative artificial intelligence, the history of technology, and design pedagogy
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with sensitivity and respect among diverse constituencies
• Initiative and independence: ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and project management skills
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and visual
• Ability to handle sensitive, complex, confidential information with discretion