Public Impact Analytics Science Lab (PIAS-Lab) Postdoctoral Fellowship
Forecasted
The PIAS-Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research applying advanced analytics to solve complex societal challenges with public impact.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (PIAS-Lab Postdoctoral Fellows application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amount and duration not publicly specified; postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research advancing analytics to address societal problems with public impact, emphasizing applied projects and collaboration.
Description
The Public Impact Analytics Science Lab (PIAS-Lab) Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School offers early-career researchers the opportunity to advance and apply analytics—including operations research, machine learning, statistics, decision science, and artificial intelligence—to address complex societal challenges with broad public impact. Fellows join a collaborative environment focused on applied research that improves outcomes in the public sector. The program also encourages fellows to participate in teaching or mentoring, helping integrate advanced analytical approaches into public policy and practice. Fellows benefit from interdisciplinary research, professional development, and networking within the Harvard Kennedy School community.
