National Security Fellows at the Defense Project
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The National Security Fellows at the Defense Project offers senior U.S. national security professionals a year at Harvard to advance research and leadership in defense and international security.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates: Rolling (Nominations by home agency; no public deadline)
Funding Amounts: No stipend or direct funding from Harvard; typically funded by the fellow's home agency for one academic year.
Summary: A year-long, in-residence fellowship at Harvard for senior U.S. national security professionals to deepen expertise in defense and international security.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their home agency and eligible for senior developmental education; no open public application.
Description
The National Security Fellows program at the Defense Project, part of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, offers senior U.S. national security professionals the opportunity to spend an academic year in residence at Harvard. The program is designed to advance policy-relevant knowledge in defense and international security while developing future leaders in these fields. Fellows participate in seminars, engage with visiting military and civilian leaders, and join a vibrant community of practitioners, scholars, and students. The experience emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, leadership development, and ongoing engagement with the Belfer Center and Harvard Kennedy School community even after the fellowship year.
