The Robert F. Kennedy Visiting Professorship in Latin American Studies was created at Harvard University in 1986 through a generous gift from Edmond Safra and the Republic of New York Corporation. The endowment enables Harvard to regularly invite eminent Latin Americans from any field, a composer one year, an historian the next, an architect, physiologist, legal scholar, banker, novelist, poet, economist, sociologist, anthropologist, to teach at the University for one semester. RFK Professors may be appointed in any department or school of the University, but must be currently residing in Latin America and are typically appointed for one semester.
The nominating school or department must be prepared to host the nominee with office space, approve their course, and make the academic appointment. Invitations may be for as early as the Fall 2023 semester and as late as Fall 2024.
This year there will be two nomination rounds. Nominations should be submitted by December 15th, 2022 or March 15th, 2023. Harvard faculty may make a nomination by submitting the candidates' CV and a nomination letter highlighting their accomplishments and what contribution they would make to their school or department. While it is not required that the letter come from a Dean or Chair it is recommended that they be consulted to ensure a commitment to host and offer a course. Send the CV and nomination letter to DirectorDRCLAS@fas.harvard.edu. Only nominations from Harvard Faculty wil be accepted.
