Applications are now open for the Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center Fellowships for the 2027–2028 academic year, offering scholars, researchers and experienced professionals an opportunity to undertake policy-relevant work at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Rather than a single fellowship, the Belfer Center is offering 14 fellowship opportunities covering areas including artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, international security, nuclear policy, energy, climate, geopolitics, history and international affairs.
The fellowships generally run during the academic year, with many programs offering approximately 10 months of research and professional engagement. Applications for the 2027–2028 cycle close on December 1, 2026, while recommendation letters are due by December 15, 2026.
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School hosts academic and professional-track fellows during the academic year.
Selected fellows become part of a research community focused on some of the world’s most important challenges in science, technology and international affairs. Fellows receive opportunities to engage with Harvard faculty, researchers and other affiliated experts while pursuing policy-relevant research.
Eligibility varies substantially between the different fellowship programs. Some opportunities are intended for doctoral candidates and recent PhD graduates, while others target junior faculty, visiting scholars, mid-career professionals or senior practitioners.
Fellowship benefits vary by program. Some fellowships provide stipends, while others have different funding arrangements.
The Belfer Center states that housing is not included, and applicants should carefully review the funding provisions of their selected fellowship before applying.
For selected international fellows, visa sponsorship is available, subject to the applicable requirements.
Across the fellowship portfolio, participants benefit from access to Harvard Kennedy School’s academic environment, faculty and affiliated experts, as well as opportunities to develop research and policy-relevant work.
Many of the Belfer Center’s research fellowships operate for approximately 10 months during the academic year. The fellowship experience is based at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, although the exact structure and duration can differ between programs.
You can apply here:
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