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The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which awards the Harvard PhD, offers 57 degree programs, including interfaculty PhD programs with Harvard’s professional schools. PhD students may broaden their programs by enrolling in a growing number of secondary fields of study.

Scholarly Life Articles


Top TFs

May 15, 2012

Introducing the 2012 Winners of the Bok Award for excellence in graduate student teaching


Chemical Bonds

May 15, 2012

A reunion for graduate chemistry alums offers stellar science and positive connections


GSAS Students Selected as Film Study Center Fellows

May 03, 2012

Will join a community dedicated to creative expression across genre and discipline


GSAS Commencement Marshals Named

May 02, 2012

Candidates will lead the Graduate School’s procession into Harvard Yard


Creative Chemistry

April 11, 2012

A background in art helps a PhD student push the creative boundaries of chemical biology


A Conversation with John Lechleiter

April 10, 2012

From the bench to the corner office, the Eli Lilly CEO talks patents, R&D, and the thrill of laboratory science


The Power of a Good Mentor

April 06, 2012

Honoring the winners of the 2012 Excellence in Mentoring Awards


Harvard to Offer a New PhD in Education

March 28, 2012

FAS votes to approve creation of the 54th PhD program at GSAS


Shooting for the Stars

March 22, 2012

A vibrant online astronomy community created by PhD students highlights new research and advice for professional growth


Myth Maker

March 15, 2012

A PhD student gives voice to West Africa's religious traditions

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