Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
مركز بيلفر للعلوم والشؤون الدولية
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The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School in the United States is a leading research hub focusing on international security, diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy.
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Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center Fellowships
Postdoc, PhD, OtherLiving Stipend Only8 majorsDecember 1, 2026
Life and living
Cambridge, MA · United States
Life and living
Cambridge, MA · United States
Living in Cambridge, MA
A small city next to Boston, home to two of the world’s most famous universities, Harvard and MIT — with very high living costs.
Student housing
Harvard GSAS estimates 2026-27 living expenses at about USD 3,540 a month in university housing and USD 3,770 in shared off-campus housing.
Transport for students
The MBTA student semester LinkPass costs USD 320 for fall 2026 with unlimited subway and bus rides, sold through participating universities.
Top landmarks
Harvard Yard
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MIT campus and museum
Charles River
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Boston Freedom Trail (nearby)
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:U.S. Census BureauHarvard GSAS – Cost of attendance 2026-27Northeastern – MBTA semester pass Fall 2026
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: Fellowship stipend, An academic year at Harvard.
Eligible levels: PhD.
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. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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