United StatesPostdoc, PhD, Other18 days leftLiving Stipend OnlyHarvard Kennedy School Belfer Center Fellowships
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The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School offers 14 fellowships for 2027–2028, most for ten months (September–June), for dissertation-stage doctoral students, recent PhDs, researchers and practitioners in international security, nuclear policy, energy, climate, technology and history — including the Emirates Leadership Initiative fellowship for scholars from the UAE, the Gulf and the Arab world. Many tracks pay a stipend (e.g. US$50,000–60,000 for Managing the Atom). Applications close 1 December 2026; recommendation letters 15 December 2026.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsFellowship stipend
Varies by track: Managing the Atom US$50,000 pre-doctoral / US$60,000 post-doctoral; International Security US$46,000 / US$56,000; Technology and Geopolitics up to about US$70,000 / US$80,000. Some tracks list no stipend.
An academic year at Harvard
Residence from 1 September 2027 to 30 June 2028, with office space and access to Kennedy School faculty and a cohort of fellows.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
5 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
It takes place in Cambridge, MA, from September 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: Fellowship stipend, An academic year at Harvard.
Eligible levels: Postdoc, PhD, Other.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: CV / resume, Research statement (3–5 pages) naming the intended audience and the problem addressed, Writing sample (under 50 pages), Unofficial transcript (pre-doctoral applicants), Three recommendation letters by 15 December 2026 (one or two for some tracks).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.belfercenter.org/fellowships. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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