WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports advanced gender-focused research in economics, politics, health, or education, culminating in a major scholarly publication.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (WAPPP Fellowship application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary fellowship (no direct funding); provides access to academic resources and research community for one academic year.
Summary: Supports scholars conducting gender-related research in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education through a collaborative academic environment.
Key Information: Fellows are expected to complete a major scholarly publication during their residency.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School offers non-stipendiary fellowships to outstanding scholars pursuing research on gender-related topics in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education. The fellowship is designed to foster a vibrant academic community by connecting fellows with faculty, students, and peers across the Kennedy School and beyond. WAPPP Fellows receive support for their research through regular seminars, collaborative opportunities, and access to Harvard resources. Fellows are expected to contribute actively to the intellectual life of the center and to complete a major scholarly publication (such as a book, monograph, or scholarly article) during their period of residence.
