Joan Shorenstein Fellowships
Fellowships at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center support research and projects on democracy, technology, and civic policy, fostering innovative, actionable solutions for inclusive democratic systems.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; fellowship provides access to Harvard resources and community for one academic year (August–July).
Summary: Fellowships for scholars and practitioners to conduct research and advance projects on democracy renovation, technology, and civic policy at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center.
Key Information: Visa sponsorship available for eligible fellows; some fellowships require Cambridge residency, others allow remote/part-time.
Description
The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowships at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center support emerging scholars, faculty, practitioners, and policymakers working on research or policy projects aligned with the Lab’s mission. The Lab focuses on themes such as technology and democracy, new frameworks for political economy, democracy reform, and civic education policy. Fellows join a multidisciplinary cohort, engage with the Ash Center community, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for healthy, inclusive democracy in the 21st century. The program emphasizes actionable research, community-building, and translating ideas into real-world impact.
