WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research and policy innovation in democracy, technology, civic education, and governance mechanisms.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No stipend; fellowship is non-stipendiary and runs for one academic year (August–July).
Summary: Supports faculty, doctoral/postdoctoral researchers, and practitioners advancing research or policy innovation on democracy, technology, civic education, and governance mechanisms.
Key Information: Visa sponsorship is available for select fellows; remote/part-time options may be available for policy fellows.
Description
The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center offers a unique opportunity for scholars and practitioners to contribute to research and policy innovation aimed at strengthening democracy for the 21st century. The program is multidisciplinary, welcoming applicants whose work aligns with the Lab’s themes: technology and democracy, new frameworks for political economy, democracy reform, and civic education policy. Fellows are expected to engage actively with the Allen Lab and Ash Center communities, participate in Lab meetings, present their work, and contribute to the intellectual life of the center. Each fellow works toward a significant deliverable, such as a publication or policy product, during their one-year appointment.
