Recanati-Kaplan Foundation Fellowship
Forecasted
The Recanati-Kaplan Foundation Fellowship supports active intelligence officers in a year of policy-focused research and study at Harvard, advancing leadership and intelligence scholarship.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Full academic year of funded study at Harvard; typical support includes tuition and stipend for selected fellows.
Summary: Immerses active U.S. and international intelligence officers in a year of academic study at Harvard to develop future leaders and advance policy-relevant intelligence research.
Key Information: For active intelligence officers only; selection is coordinated with sponsoring agencies.
Description
This fellowship is designed to advance the professional growth of active intelligence officers by fully immersing them in a year-long academic experience at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center Intelligence Project. Fellows engage in multidisciplinary research, policy analysis, and academic coursework, deepening their understanding of intelligence and public policy. The program aims to foster future leaders within the intelligence field, support the development of policy-relevant research, and enrich the Harvard academic community with the unique perspectives of serving intelligence professionals.
