International Security Program Fellowship
International Security Program Fellowship supports predoctoral, postdoctoral, and advanced researchers in individual and collaborative security research to develop dissertations and substantial publications.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | December 15, 2026 (Recommendation letters) | February 15, 2027 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: $46,000 annual predoctoral stipend; $56,000 annual postdoctoral stipend; one academic year, with possible renewal
Summary: Supports predoctoral, postdoctoral, and advanced researchers pursuing dissertations and substantial publications alongside collaborative international security research.
Key Information: Fellowships are nondeferrable, and fellows must remain in residence for the entire appointment.
Description
The International Security Program at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center supports individual scholarly work alongside contributions to the Center’s research activities. It offers predoctoral, postdoctoral, and advanced research fellowships for one academic year, with possible renewal. The program welcomes political scientists, lawyers, economists, natural scientists, and researchers from other disciplinary backgrounds.
Fellows develop doctoral dissertations, books, monographs, and other significant publications while participating in collaborative work arranged by a program or project director. Predoctoral fellows work toward completing their dissertations; postdoctoral and other research fellows are expected to complete a substantial publication during residence. The fellowship provides access to most Harvard University libraries and other University facilities, and office space is provided in most cases.
