China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Forecasted
China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career social scientists researching contemporary Chinese public policy and contributing to a global, values-driven scholarly community.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Fall application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $65,000 annual stipend and dedicated workspace for up to two years
Summary: Supports recent social-sciences Ph.D.s conducting research on contemporary Chinese public policy at Harvard Kennedy School.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in the Cambridge area and participate in Center activities throughout the academic year.
Description
The Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School offers one China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship for a recent Ph.D. of exceptional promise. The fellowship supports research on contemporary Chinese public policy, with preference for contemporary 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 a global, values-driven research community grounded in rigor, curiosity, integrity, and respect for diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and research approaches. Fellows contribute to the Center’s scholarly community through research presentations, publication activities, and participation throughout the academic year.
