Graduate Student Affiliation

Haidun Liu, Ph.D. Candidate in Government, MIT

Aminata Ndow, Ph.D. Candidate in African and African American Studies, Harvard University

Graduate students are a vital part of our community and have been central to the CES mission since its founding in 1969.

Doctoral students from Harvard University and MIT in the social sciences who have 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.

Applications for Graduate Student Affiliation are now open. Eligible graduate students should apply here by May 4, 2026.

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Application Details

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.

Emma Friedlander, Ph.D. student in History, Harvard University

Learn more about our Graduate Student Affiliates from Harvard & MIT here.

Emma Friedlander, Ph.D. student in History, Harvard University