Exploratory Seminar Program
Harvard University's Exploratory Seminar Program funds interdisciplinary seminars for early-stage research and creative ideas, fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and artists.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Funding covers travel, lodging, meals, and seminar costs for 12–16 participants; no honoraria or direct research funds.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary, early-stage seminars for scholars, practitioners, and artists to develop innovative ideas not yet ready for large-scale grants.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be a Harvard ladder faculty member or current/former Radcliffe fellow; seminars are in-person and invitation-only.
Description
The Exploratory Seminar Program at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute provides funding for intensive, in-person, interdisciplinary seminars designed to foster early-stage research or creative ideas. The program supports collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and artists, encouraging intellectual risk-taking and the exploration of concepts not yet ready for traditional grant mechanisms. Seminars are held on the Radcliffe campus and aim to bring together diverse participants to advance innovative questions or approaches.
