National Security Fellows at the Defense Project
The National Security Fellows program at Harvard Kennedy School offers senior U.S. military and DoD officials a year-long academic fellowship focused on defense and international security policy research.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically covers one academic year; specific stipend or funding details not public.
Summary: Connects senior U.S. military officers and DoD civilians eligible for senior developmental education with Harvard experts to advance defense and international security policy knowledge.
Key Information: For U.S. military and DoD civilians only; eligibility tied to senior developmental education.
Description
The National Security Fellows program, run by the Defense Project at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (Harvard Kennedy School), is a prestigious fellowship designed for U.S. military officers and Department of Defense civilian officials eligible for senior developmental education. Fellows spend an academic year at Harvard, engaging deeply with faculty, students, and other fellows on issues of defense, public management, and international security. The program includes participation in a robust speaker series, policy research, and a vibrant fellowship community, with continued alumni engagement after the fellowship year.
