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Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Belfer Center Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy 2027-2028 (Harvard Kennedy School)
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The fellows are housed within the Applied History Project and the International Security Program and have access to most Harvard University libraries and facilities.
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- Scholars in other fields whose research projects have a strong historical focus Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- degree History Ph.D. students
- career stage postdoctoral researchers
- Level of study
- PhD, Postdoctoral
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Funding details
- 65,000 USD (for postdoctoral or advanced research fellows) or 55,000 USD (for predoctoral fellows); annual stipends of either 65,000 USD (for postdoctoral or advanced research fellows) or 55,000 USD (for predoctoral fellows). Postdoctoral fellows who have received their Ph.D. within the past five years are benefits-eligible; predoctoral fellows and postdoctoral fellows who received their Ph.D. more than five years ago will receive full or partial reimbursement for health insurance premiums.; full or partial reimbursement for health insurance premiums; reimbursement for health insurance premiums
- Duration
- 1 year
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University (Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs)
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Submit the application through the official Apply Now portal. Include a CV/resume, a 3–5 page research statement, a writing sample under 50 pages, and contact information for three recommenders. Predoctoral applicants must also include an unofficial transcript. Required
- Have the three recommenders submit recommendation letters on your behalf. Required
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Deadline notes
- Recommendation letters are due December 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified by February 15, 2027.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows are expected to devote some time to collaborative endeavors arranged by the project director and to complete a significant publication during their period of residence. The fellowship is non-deferrable.
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