WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research on gender equity in economics, politics, health, or education within a collaborative academic community.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (WAPPP Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary (no direct funding); fellowship term is typically one academic year.
Summary: Supports scholars conducting research on gender equity in economic opportunity, politics, health, or education within a collaborative academic community.
Key Information: Fellowship is non-stipendiary; applicants must be committed to producing significant scholarly work during residency.
Description
The WAPPP Fellowship, offered by the Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School, is designed to support outstanding scholars whose research advances understanding of gender-related issues in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education. This non-stipendiary fellowship provides access to a vibrant intellectual community, encouraging fellows to engage in research seminars and collaborate with faculty, students, and peers across Harvard and beyond. Fellows are expected to make significant scholarly contributions—such as completing a book, monograph, or article—during their residency.
