Institute of Politics Fellows Program
Harvard Kennedy School's IOP Fellows Program offers a semester-long residency for political practitioners to lead study groups and mentor students, fostering public service and political engagement.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Fall semester fellows) | January 2027 (Spring semester fellows)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; fellows receive access to Harvard resources for one semester.
Summary: Semester-long residency for political practitioners to lead study groups and engage with Harvard Kennedy School students and faculty.
Key Information: For political practitioners with diverse backgrounds; fellows do not receive a stipend.
Description
The Institute of Politics Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School offers political practitioners the opportunity to spend a semester at Harvard. Fellows lead not-for-credit study groups, participate in Institute activities, and engage in informal exchanges with students and faculty. The program is designed to foster student interest in public life and facilitate mutual learning between the academic and political communities, aligning with the Institute’s mission to inspire public service and political engagement.
