WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports scholars advancing gender-focused research in economics, politics, health, and education through a year-long residency at Harvard.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary (no direct funding); 1-year fellowship; access to Harvard Kennedy School resources.
Summary: Fellowship for scholars conducting gender-related research in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education, offering residency and engagement at Harvard Kennedy School.
Key Information: Fellowship does not provide a stipend; open to exceptional scholars in gender-related research.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School is a non-stipendiary, year-long fellowship designed to support exceptional scholars engaged in research on gender-related topics. Fellows join a vibrant intellectual community focused on advancing gender equity in economic opportunity, political participation, health, and education. The program emphasizes collaboration through research seminars, interdisciplinary dialogue, and active participation in the center’s activities. Fellows are expected to complete significant scholarly work during their residency, leveraging the resources and expertise of Harvard Kennedy School.
