International Security Program Fellowships
Fellowships at the Belfer Center support pre- and postdoctoral research on international security topics like defense, diplomacy, and proliferation, fostering collaboration and scholarship at Harvard Kennedy School.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowship; typical duration is one academic year; funding details not publicly specified.
Summary: Supports pre- and postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent and collaborative research on international security topics at the Belfer Center.
Description
The International Security Program (ISP) at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs offers competitive fellowships for pre- and postdoctoral researchers interested in U.S. defense and foreign policy, grand strategy, diplomacy, weapons proliferation, terrorism, regional security, and international relations theory. Fellows pursue independent research aligned with the program’s focus areas, engage in collaborative projects with Belfer Center teams, participate in Center activities, and contribute to scholarly and policy discussions on critical international security issues. The program is designed to foster a vibrant community of academic and professional thought leaders in security studies.
