Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy
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The Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy supports research at the intersection of historical analysis and contemporary international policy, hosted by the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (annual deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding details not specified; typically structured around the academic year; confirm amount and duration with program.
Summary: Supports scholars who apply historical analysis to contemporary international policy challenges within the Belfer Center community.
Key Information: Strong encouragement for applicants from historically underrepresented groups.
Description
The Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is a research fellowship dedicated to advancing the integration of professional historical analysis into the study of contemporary policy issues. Fellows join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community and collaborate on research spanning security, emerging technologies, defense, nuclear proliferation, energy transition, climate change, and related fields. The fellowship is distinctive in its mission to cultivate scholars and practitioners who bring rigorous historical methods to inform debates and decision-making in strategic studies and international affairs. The program actively encourages applicants from historically underrepresented groups, aligning with the Center’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
