Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Harvard's Belfer Center fellowships support in-residence research on science, technology, and policy, with tracks in nuclear policy, Arctic studies, and climate/energy policy.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Managing the Atom fellowship full application deadline | December 2026: Managing the Atom letters of recommendation deadline | December 2026: Arctic Initiative fellowship full application deadline | December 2026: Arctic Initiative letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: Stipends for most fellowships: $50,000–$60,000 for 10 months (pre-/postdoctoral); some fellowships include office space, health insurance, and research/travel support.
Summary: Research fellowships supporting work in science, technology, policy, and international affairs at Harvard's Belfer Center, with specialized tracks for nuclear policy, Arctic studies, and more.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for confirmed deadlines and details.
Description
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University offers a range of research fellowships for individuals interested in dedicating an academic year to research and writing in science, technology, policy, and international affairs. These fellowships provide opportunities for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars, junior faculty, mid-career professionals, and, in some cases, senior practitioners to engage in interdisciplinary research and policy analysis. Specialized tracks include the Managing the Atom Fellowship (nuclear policy), the Arctic Initiative Fellowship (Arctic policy and sustainability), and the Energy, Climate, and Technology Policy Fellowship, among others. Fellows benefit from Harvard's vibrant academic environment, collaboration opportunities, and access to faculty, policymakers, and global experts.
