Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics
Harvard's Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics offers residential fellowships for research on practical ethics with societal and institutional impact, supporting interdisciplinary scholarly engagement.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline) | December 2026 (letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Stipend for 2025–26 is just under $41,000; 2026–27 may be slightly higher; includes a small research allowance.
Summary: Residential fellowships supporting research in practical ethics for graduate students and early-career scholars with projects benefiting government and society.
Key Information: Fellowship is residential and requires active participation in Center activities.
Description
The Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University offers competitive residential fellowships to support research on fundamental ethical problems with a focus on projects that have practical benefits for public institutions and society. The program seeks to foster interdisciplinary scholarship and ethical reasoning, encouraging fellows to engage deeply with ethical issues across fields such as law, medicine, public policy, business, government, education, architecture, and religion. Fellows participate in seminars, workshops, and the broader intellectual life of the Center, contributing to a vibrant scholarly community.
