THE ROWLAND INSTITUTE

Pushing boundaries in experimental science & engineering

Rowland Fellowships

The Rowland Institute at Harvard hosts the Rowland Fellows program whereby young experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering establish an independent research program supported by the rich intellectual environment at Rowland, Harvard University, and the greater Cambridge area. The Rowland Fellows program prioritizes maximizing opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions. Check our Fellowships page to learn more about the application process to become a Rowland Fellow.

Research Opportunities

Research opportunities are always available at the Institute. We seek scientists at all levels from undergraduate to postdoctoral researchers. Please check our Opportunities page for current announcements, and feel free to directly email the Rowland Fellows if you are interested in their work.

News & Announcements

  • Chris Reece named a rising star in materials chemistry research
    Journal of Materials Chemistry A has published a themed collection highlighting the rising stars of materials chemistry research, and selected a recent paper from the Reece lab to feature in this collection. Each contributor was recommended by experts in their fields as carrying out work with the potential to influence future directions in materials chemistry with applications in energy and sustainability….
  • Rowland Fellowship Applications for 2025 Now Open
    The Rowland Institute at Harvard seeks outstanding early-career experimentalists in all fields of science and engineering to establish fully independent research groups in the rich intellectual environment of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Click here to apply!…
  • Rowland Fellow Avalon Owens quoted in the New York Times
    A recent paper from the Owens lab that reveals moths’ light-seeking behavior is changing over time has been featured in the regular “Trilobites” column in the New York Times. …