Radcliffe Fellowship at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
The Radcliffe Fellowship supports leading researchers and scholars to pursue advanced, interdisciplinary projects in science and related fields in residence at Harvard for a full academic year.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Nonfiction/Journalism) | October 1, 2026 (Science, Engineering, Mathematics)
Funding Amounts: $78,000 stipend plus $5,000 project expenses for a 9-month fellowship; relocation, housing, and childcare support available.
Summary: Supports accomplished and promising individuals from diverse disciplines to pursue advanced, interdisciplinary projects in residence at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in Cambridge/Boston for the fellowship year; certain creative arts disciplines are not accepting applications for 2026–2027.
Description
The Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard Radcliffe Institute offers accomplished artists, scholars, scientists, writers, and public intellectuals the opportunity to pursue ambitious, interdisciplinary projects in a collaborative environment for a full academic year. The program fosters innovative work that addresses pressing social, scientific, and policy issues, and encourages proposals that engage audiences beyond academia. Fellows benefit from access to Harvard’s resources, a vibrant intellectual community, and opportunities for professional development and engagement.
