Graduate students are a vital part of our community and have been central to the CES mission since its founding in 1969. Harvard and MIT doctoral students in the social sciences with an interest and research area focus in Europe are encouraged to apply to become graduate student affiliates. All doctoral students are eligible to apply from their first year of graduate school studies.
Graduate Student Affiliation
Angie Jo, Ph.D. Student in Government, MIT
Application Details
Applications for graduate student affiliation for the 2025-2026 academic year have closed.
CES welcomes all current graduate students in the social sciences from Harvard and MIT, including first year graduate students, to apply for affiliation.
CES Graduate Student Affiliates receive the following benefits:
- Participation in the CES Graduate Student Research Workshop to receive ongoing constructive feedback and support from faculty and peers.
- Eligibility for desk space at CES for up to four semesters (space is very limited, priority is given to third and fourth year students).
- Funding to support student-led lectures, seminars, and other initiatives that are organized at CES.
- Access to invite-only events and off-the-record discussions at CES.
- Opportunity to serve on the CES Steering Committee and participate in the Center's activities and governance.
Learn more about our Graduate Student Affiliates from Harvard & MIT here.
Nathan Grau, Ph.D. Candidate in International History, Harvard University
