Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University funds research on science, technology, and global policy, supporting fellows tackling key international and policy challenges.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application) | December 2026 (Recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Stipends typically range from $50,000–$60,000 for 10 months; additional research/travel support may be available.
Summary: Fellowships and research grants for work at the intersection of science, technology, and international affairs, supporting predoctoral, postdoctoral, faculty, and practitioner researchers.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University offers a range of research fellowships and grants for individuals pursuing research and writing in science, technology, and international affairs. The Center supports a variety of specialized initiatives—such as Managing the Atom, the Arctic Initiative, and Energy, Climate, and Technology Policy—each with its own thematic focus and eligibility criteria. Joint grants with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science also encourage interdisciplinary research teams to address pressing issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and global affairs.
Fellowships are designed to foster both independent scholarship and collaborative engagement with Harvard faculty, students, and the global policy community. Recipients are expected to contribute to ongoing projects, produce policy-relevant outputs, and participate in the academic life of the Center.
