The China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research on contemporary Chinese public policy within Harvard’s Ash Center.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One postdoctoral fellowship; stipend and duration details not specified—confirm with program.
Summary: A postdoctoral fellowship for emerging scholars conducting policy-relevant research on contemporary Chinese public policy at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and terms may change; confirm details with the program.
The China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, hosted by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at Harvard Kennedy School, offers a unique opportunity for early-career scholars to advance independent research on contemporary Chinese public policy. The fellowship is designed for recent Ph.D. recipients whose work addresses policy-relevant issues in or related to modern China, providing access to Harvard’s vibrant academic environment and global network of practitioners and policymakers. Fellows join a dynamic intellectual community, benefit from academic resources, and are expected to contribute actively to the scholarly life of the Ash Center.