WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports scholars advancing gender-focused research in economic opportunity, politics, health, or education through a collaborative Harvard research community.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (WAPPP Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary (no financial award); fellowship offers research community and Harvard resources for one academic year.
Summary: Supports exceptional scholars conducting gender-focused research in economic opportunity, politics, health, or education within a collaborative Harvard Kennedy School community.
Key Information: Fellowship is non-stipendiary; applicants must plan to produce a significant scholarly publication during their residency.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School's Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) is designed for accomplished scholars whose research addresses gender-related issues in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education. The fellowship is non-stipendiary and aims to foster a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of researchers, faculty, students, and fellows. Fellows are expected to participate actively in research seminars and the intellectual life of the center, and to complete a significant scholarly publication (such as a book, monograph, or peer-reviewed article) during their residency. The program’s overarching goal is to advance women and gender equity through rigorous, evidence-based research and policy insights.
