Institute of Politics Fellows Program
Forecasted
The Institute of Politics Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School invites accomplished political practitioners to lead study groups and mentor students during a semester-long residency.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Spring 2027 application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Modest stipend; furnished apartment in Cambridge; Harvard employee benefits (excl. dental); one academic semester in residence.
Summary: Semester-long residential fellowship for accomplished political practitioners to lead study groups and engage with Harvard students and faculty.
Key Information: Applicants must be able to spend 10 weeks in residence in Cambridge, MA; open to diverse political/practitioner backgrounds.
Description
The Institute of Politics Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School offers a distinctive, semester-long residential fellowship for accomplished political practitioners from a variety of fields, including politics, public service, journalism, and advocacy. Fellows are selected to spend one academic semester (approximately 10 weeks) at Harvard, where they lead a not-for-credit study group, mentor students, participate in high-profile campus events, and engage with the Harvard community. The program is designed to bridge academic theory and real-world political practice, fostering dialogue and learning across generations and backgrounds.
