Applications are now open for the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship for the 2027/2028 academic year in the United States. This fully funded fellowship offers individuals from around the world the opportunity to spend a year at Harvard University. The fellowship is designed for individuals who have achieved outstanding success in their fields and wish to focus on a significant research project. It welcomes researchers, scientists, artists, journalists, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Approximately 50 fellows are selected annually. During the program, fellows can develop new ideas, conduct research, create works, and acquire new tools and methods, while benefiting from the resources of Harvard University and its academic community. The fellowship is open to applicants from the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Details About HR Fellowship 2027
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Harvard Radcliffe Institute
- Duration: One Year
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Number of Fellows: 50
- Deadline: 1st October 2026
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- $78,000 Stipend
- $5,000 Project Expenses
- Relocation to/from the USA
- Housing
- Childcare
- Healthcare options
- Office or studio space at Radcliffe Yard
- Meeting a visiting fellow at Harvard University (access to resources)
- Opportunities to recruit research partners (salary covered)
- Opportunities for professional development and engagement
Overview of the Program
Harvard Radcliffe Fellows join a diverse and inspiring community of scholars, artists, writers, and researchers. This diversity makes the program unique and exciting.
Fellowships have the opportunity to focus fully on their projects while benefiting from the best resources at Harvard University. They can also network with people from different fields and learn from new perspectives.
In addition, fellows join a vast network of Radcliffe alumni who continue to make valuable contributions in their fields.
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Areas of Work
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- African-American Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Business
- Classics/Ancient Languages
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Film Studies
- Folklore / Oral History / Mythology
- Geography
- History
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Multidisciplinary
- Musicology
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Population Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Religion
- Sociology
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Creative Arts
- Creative Writing
- Fiction
- Poetry
- Nonfiction: Biography / Autobiography / Memoir
- Nonfiction: Current Issues and other topics
- Film and Video
- Journalism
- Music – Composition
- Playwriting
- Visual Arts
- Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Biology and Medical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Mathematics and Applied Sciences
- Materials Science
- Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Statistics
Eligibility Criteria
- The fellowship is open to all citizens.
- It is not awarded to current doctoral/master’s students (unless their dissertation has been accepted, they are on degree-pending, and they meet the specialization criteria).
- A strong record of publications, exhibitions, and independent research is required.
- Harvard Radcliffe Fellows are highly qualified.
- Please read the detailed Eligibility Criteria for the fellowship.
Required Documents
- Application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Project proposal (with bibliography)
- Writing or work sample
- Letters of recommendation
How to Apply for Fellowship 2027?
To register, please enter your name, email address, and password. After registering, log in via the provided link and choose your field of study: Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Arts (including Journalism and Nonfiction), or Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. You will find the link to the official website below.
