Radcliffe Fellowship at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship offers a year-long residential program for accomplished researchers and artists to pursue ambitious interdisciplinary projects within Harvard’s academic community.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Full application deadline (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts) | September 2026: Letters of recommendation due (Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts) | September 2026: Full application deadline (Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) | September 2026: Letters of recommendation due (Science, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Funding Amounts: $78,000 stipend plus $5,000 for project expenses; one-year residential fellowship; ~50 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Year-long residential fellowship at Harvard Radcliffe Institute for accomplished artists, scholars, scientists, writers, and public intellectuals to pursue ambitious projects in a multidisciplinary community.
Description
The Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard Radcliffe Institute provides a unique, year-long residential opportunity for outstanding individuals in the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, science, engineering, and mathematics. Fellows join an interdisciplinary cohort of approximately 50 colleagues, receiving support to advance ambitious projects, benefit from intellectual exchange, and engage deeply with Harvard’s vibrant academic community. The program is designed for established professionals with a record of significant achievement, not as a postdoctoral fellowship. Fellows have access to Harvard’s extensive resources, professional development opportunities, and dedicated time and space to pursue their work.
