WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research and policy innovation on democracy, technology, political economy, and civic education in a collaborative academic setting.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; fellowship provides Harvard resources, workspace, and community for one academic year (August–July).
Summary: Supports scholars and practitioners advancing research and policy innovation on democracy renovation, technology and democracy, political economy, and civic education.
Key Information: Fellowship is non-stipendiary; applications open September 2026 for AY2027–28.
Description
The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowships at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center invite faculty, doctoral and postdoctoral students, and practitioners to join a multidisciplinary cohort focused on strengthening democracy for the 21st century. Fellows pursue self-directed research or policy projects aligned with the Lab’s mission: renovating democratic institutions and practices to meet the needs of complex, diverse, digitally powered societies. The program emphasizes translating research into real-world impact and building a vibrant intellectual community.
Fellows engage with themes such as technology and democracy, frameworks for political economy, democracy reform, and civic education policy. Participation includes regular meetings, seminars, and collaborative activities within the Lab and the Ash Center, with opportunities to present research and contribute to the broader field.
