The A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports nonfiction writers researching media, politics, or public policy within an academic residency.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend and residency support; exact funding and duration not specified—see program page for details.
Summary: Residency program for professional nonfiction writers to pursue a major project and engage with the Harvard Kennedy School community.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to professional nonfiction writers; project must align with media, politics, or public policy.
The A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence Program, hosted by the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics & Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, offers professional nonfiction writers an immersive opportunity to conduct research, advance a major writing project, and participate in the intellectual life of the Center. Residents engage with faculty, students, and other scholars, contribute to workshops, and participate in events at the intersection of media, politics, and public policy. The program is designed to foster both the writer’s work and the broader academic community.