The Institute of Politics Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School invites political practitioners to lead study groups and engage with the campus community for a semester.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Not specified; see program page for details.
Summary: Semester-long fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School for political practitioners to lead study groups and engage with the campus community.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; official details and deadlines will be posted on the program website.
The Institute of Politics Fellows Program at Harvard Kennedy School offers political practitioners from diverse backgrounds a unique opportunity to spend a semester at Harvard. Fellows lead not-for-credit study groups, participate in Institute of Politics (IOP) events, and foster informal exchanges with students and faculty. The program aims to inspire student interest in public life and promote mutual learning between the academic and political spheres.
Fellows are expected to contribute actively to the academic community, sharing their real-world experience and perspectives while engaging with Harvard students and faculty in both formal and informal settings.