Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy
The Ernest May Fellowship supports research using historical analysis to inform strategic studies and international affairs at Harvard's Belfer Center.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship; funding details not specified—see program page for updates.
Summary: Supports scholars and practitioners applying historical analysis to strategic studies and international affairs at the Belfer Center.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change.
Description
The Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is designed to foster the next generation of scholars and practitioners who integrate professional historical analysis into the study of strategic studies and international affairs. Fellows engage in research at the intersection of history and policy, applying historical methods and perspectives to pressing issues such as foreign policy, security, and major questions in international affairs. The program encourages collaborative work with other researchers and emphasizes the importance of historical context in addressing contemporary global challenges.
