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Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program 2027-2028
Harvard Radcliffe Institute
Opportunity Overview
Harvard Radcliffe Institute invites applications for its 2027–2028 fellowship year. The program supports ambitious projects across selected disciplines, offering a stipend, project funds, and access to Harvard resources in an interdisciplinary setting.
At a glance
Opportunity Details / Quick Facts
Last verified: June 17, 2026
- Status
- Open
- Opportunity Type / Category
- Fellowships
- Organization / Sponsor
- Harvard Radcliffe Institute
- Host / Destination Country
- United States
- Location / Venue
- Radcliffe Yard, Harvard University, Massachusetts, United States
- Application Deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Funding Type
- Stipend; project expense allowance; possible relocation, housing, childcare support
- Financial Support / Benefits
- $78,000 stipend; $5,000 project expense allowance; possible relocation, housing, and childcare funds; healthcare support as needed
- Education / Program Level
- Not intended for current degree students; not a postdoctoral fellowship
- Discipline / Field
- Research & Academia
- Work Experience Requirement
- Open to applicants across career stages; tenure not required
- Program / Contract Duration
- Full academic year
- Delivery Mode
- In-Person
- Application Documents Required
- Application form; CV; 1,400-word project proposal; bibliography when appropriate; writing or work sample; contact information for three references
- Target Audience
- Scientists; writers; scholars; public intellectuals; artists
- Badge
- New
- Official Source
- View official source
Eligibility / Who Should Apply
- Applicants may come from a wide range of career stages.
- Tenure is not required.
- Current degree students are not eligible.
- Former Harvard Radcliffe fellows from 1999 to the present are not eligible.
- Applicants must meet the discipline-specific criteria for their field.
Benefits
- $78,000 stipend.
- $5,000 project expense allowance.
- Possible relocation, housing, and childcare funds.
- Healthcare support as needed.
- Office or studio space in Byerly Hall.
- Full-time Harvard visiting fellow appointment.
- Access to Harvard Library system and University athletic facilities.
- Professional development and engagement opportunities.
Application Guidance
- Submit the application form, CV, project proposal, supporting sample, and three reference contacts.
- References will be invited by email to upload recommendation letters.
- Humanities, social sciences, creative arts, nonfiction, and journalism applications are due by 2026-09-10 at 5:00 PM ET.
- Science, engineering, and mathematics applications are due by 2026-10-01 at 5:00 PM ET.
Additional Details
The program supports innovative work that addresses pressing social, scientific, and policy issues and aims to engage audiences beyond academia.
Proposals connected to women, gender, and society are welcome, but not required.
Proposals may also engage the Institute’s focus area on academic freedom and connecting across difference.
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Confirm the latest requirements and submit your application through the official opportunity website.
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