Post-Baccalaureate Program
Offered in partnership with the Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Office for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), the Kempner’s post-bac program prepares recent college graduates for Ph.D. programs in intelligence research.
Want to learn more? Join us during our Kempner Institute Post-Baccalaureate Program Virtual Open House on January 13th, 2024 at 5pm. Register by January 11th to attend.
Currently accepting applications through Feb. 1, 2025! Register your interest to receive invitations to recruitment events and useful information about applying! Apply here.
Preparing the Next Generation of Intelligence Researchers
The Kempner post-baccalaureate program is a two-year, non-degree-granting training program for recent college graduates seeking additional preparation for applying to PhD programs in intelligence research, including such fields as computer science, machine learning, neurobiology, and cognitive science.
Alongside academic coursework and professional development opportunities, post-baccalaureate students pursue extensive mentored research related to the study of or applications of machine learning, including but not limited to applications in neuroscience and cognitive science.
The program is run in partnership with EIDB’s Harvard’s Research Scholar Initiative. We enthusiastically welcome applications from members of groups underrepresented in STEM.
Interested in learning more about our current post-bac students? Meet the 2024 cohort of Kempner post-bac scholars.
The Kempner Post-Bac program offers unparalleled access to world-class mentorship, resources, and research opportunities within both the Kempner Institute and Harvard University at large.
—Ella Batty, Co-Director, Kempner Post-Baccalaureate Program
About the Post-Bac Program
- Full funding, which includes a living stipend, tuition, and health insurance
- Full-time mentored research experience with a Kempner Institute-affiliated faculty member
- Weekly academic and professional development sessions
- 1-2 undergraduate/graduate courses per year
- Funding to attend one domestic conference each academic year
- Graduate application preparation coaching
- Access to the Kempner Institute facilities, including shared working and collaboration space, educational activities, and events
- Access to Harvard University resources, including faculty, libraries, software, and tutoring
Applicants must:
- Have a desire to apply to PhD programs related to the study of intelligence
- Demonstrate research interests in the study or applications of machine learning
- Have relevant coursework or experience, including with either coding or mathematical topics, such as linear algebra and statistics
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program (July), but no more than three years prior to application
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Applications are now open. Application deadline is Saturday, February 1, 2025. Interested applicants should sign up to receive invitations to recruitment events and useful information about applying, and apply via the link below.
Questions?
Please email Co-Directors Ella Batty or George Alvarez at kempnereducation@harvard.edu with any questions. We’d be happy to give you more information and chat about the program.