WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports in-residence scholars advancing major research on gender issues in economic opportunity, politics, health, or education.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary (no stipend); fellowship is for one academic year; provides workspace and access to Harvard resources
Summary: Supports scholars engaged in gender-related research (economic opportunity, political participation, health, education) in residence at the Women and Public Policy Program.
Key Information: Fellows must be in residence in Cambridge and are expected to complete a significant scholarly work during the fellowship.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School is a non-stipendiary, competitive fellowship for exceptional scholars conducting research on gender-related topics in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education. Fellows join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of faculty, students, and peers, benefiting from Harvard’s resources and the program’s supportive environment. Throughout the academic year in residence, fellows are expected to advance and complete a major scholarly work, such as a book, monograph, or significant article, and actively participate in WAPPP research seminars and collaborative exchanges.
