MDes Fellowships, Prizes & Travel Programs

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The Master in Design Studies recognizes students for their exemplary performance and dedication to their studies every year at Commencement.

Please see details for deadline and submission requirements.

Fellowships

Irving Innovation Fellowship

Commencement Prizes

(Application required)
Please see details for application criteria and deadlines.

Digital Design Prize

Peter Rice Prize

Plimpton-Poorvu Design Prize

Commencement Prizes

(No application required)
All graduating MDes students will be considered for these awards.

Design Studies Domain Award

Dimitris Pikionis Award

Research and Travel Awards

MDes Research and Development Award

Penny White Project Fund

GSD-Courances Residency Program

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Funding Opportunities

Harvard University offers a wide range of funding opportunities for students. Some fellowships offer a full-time work experience; grants and fellowships may also offer funding to help Harvard students to travel and conduct research overseas. The goal of these funding sources is to extend the GSD academic experience beyond the classroom. 

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