WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research on democracy, technology, and governance through the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary fellowship; no stipend or direct funding. One academic year (August–July); access to Harvard resources.
Summary: The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowship supports scholars and practitioners advancing research or policy on democracy, technology, political economy, governance, and civic education at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center.
Key Information: Applications are forecasted to open in September 2026; the fellowship does not provide a stipend.
Description
The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center is designed for scholars, doctoral/postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and practitioners whose work advances healthy democracy in the 21st century. The Lab is committed to developing policy innovations grounded in the theory of power-sharing liberalism, with research themes including technology and democracy, new frameworks for political economy, democracy reform, and civic learning policy. Fellows are expected to engage actively with the Lab and Ash Center community, contribute to collaborative activities, and work toward a significant research or policy deliverable during their one-year appointment. The fellowship is non-stipendiary but provides access to Harvard’s extensive academic resources and a vibrant, multidisciplinary network.
