The WAPPP Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School supports scholars conducting interdisciplinary gender-related research with access to Harvard resources and an active academic community.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (WAPPP Fellowship, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary (no direct funding); 1 academic year affiliation; access to Harvard resources
Summary: Supports exceptional scholars conducting gender-related research within an interdisciplinary academic community at Harvard Kennedy School.
Key Information: Fellowship is non-stipendiary; applicants must be engaged in gender-focused research.
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard Kennedy School) offers a unique, non-stipendiary opportunity for exceptional scholars working on gender-related research in fields such as economic opportunity, political participation, health, and education. Fellows become part of the Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) community, contributing to its intellectual life through research seminars, collaboration, and interdisciplinary engagement. The fellowship is designed to support scholars as they produce significant research outputs (such as a book, monograph, or scholarly article) during their residency, while benefiting from Harvard’s resources and academic networks.