Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship in USA 2027-2028

The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program offers scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists a rare chance to pursue ambitious projects for a full academic year in a vibrant interdisciplinary setting amid the resources of Harvard University.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 1, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorHarvard Radcliffe Institute
• City to studyMassachusetts
• School to studyHarvard university
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fellows receive a stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses. Harvard Radcliffe fellows may also be eligible to receive relocation, housing, and childcare funds to aid them in making a smooth transition to Radcliffe. Healthcare support is made available as needed. Please see our Overview of Financial Support for more information.
• In addition to the stipend, project expense allowance, and additional funds to aid in relocation mentioned above, fellows receive office or studio space in Byerly Hall—in Radcliffe Yard—and full-time Harvard appointments as visiting fellows, granting them access to the Harvard Library system and University athletic facilities. Fellows will also be able to participate in professional development and engagement opportunities throughout their fellowship year.

Fellows are required to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of the fellowship from September through May so that they can actively participate in the fellowship community, including attending fellows’ weekly talks, professional development workshops, and social events.

Requirements

• The Institute accept applications in a wide array of disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts and applicants must meet discipline-specific eligibility criteria.
• This fellowship program is not intended to serve as a postdoctoral fellowship, and those currently enrolled in a degree program are ineligible to apply.
• Harvard Radcliffe Institute accept applications from individuals across career stages and do not require academics to have tenure to apply.

Selection Process

• Each application we receive is reviewed in a two-tiered process—first by experts in the relevant field, then by a multidisciplinary committee charged with selecting a diverse class of fellows of the highest achievement and potential.
• Applications are evaluated on the quality and significance of the proposed project and the applicant’s intellectual and creative capacity, as evidenced by a strong record of achievement or extraordinary promise. As a uniquely multidisciplinary community, we highly value collegiality and openness to cross-disciplinary conversation.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Harvard Radcliffe Institute on radcliffe.secure-platform.com to apply

• The deadline for applications in the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, and nonfiction and journalism is September 10, 2026, at 5 PM ET.
• The deadline for applications in science, engineering, and mathematics is October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET.

For more information, kindly Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship webpage.