China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship
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China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship supports recent Ph.D. graduates studying contemporary Chinese public policy, with research contributing to the Center’s academic discussions and publications.
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Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Fall application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $65,000 annual stipend for up to two years, plus dedicated workspace
Summary: Supports recent Ph.D. graduates conducting research on contemporary Chinese public policy at Harvard Kennedy School.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in the Cambridge area, know Chinese, and work with original sources.
Description
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School offers one China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship to a recent Ph.D. graduate of exceptional promise. The fellowship supports research on contemporary Chinese public policy, with preference for work on domestic politics, political economy, business-government relations, state-society relations, and China’s social, legal, and economic development.
Particular interests include urbanization, political and economic reform, energy and environment, social welfare, and civil society. The Institute seeks candidates who share its commitment to diverse perspectives and an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity. Fellows participate in the Center’s academic-year activities, present their research, and contribute to its publication program.
