Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund (CLIF)
The Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund (CLIF) from Harvard University supports innovative, research-based projects that enhance accessibility, respect, and inclusion across the campus community.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2027 (anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$15,000 per project; funding typically covers one year.
Summary: Supports Harvard affiliates in developing projects that advance accessibility, respect, and inclusion across campus.
Key Information: Only open to current Harvard affiliates; full-time status required for student and postdoc applicants.
Description
The Harvard Culture Lab Innovation Fund (CLIF) provides seed funding and support for Harvard University faculty, staff, students, postdoctoral researchers, and fellows to develop innovative projects that foster accessibility, respect, belonging, and inclusion across the university. The fund supports initiatives that directly impact campus culture and community, encouraging bold ideas that promote diversity, equity, and measurable improvements in Harvard’s environment. Awardees join a cohort of peers, benefit from resources to enhance and scale their projects, and are expected to deliver tangible outcomes within a year.
