WAPPP Fellowship
The WAPPP Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government supports research and policy innovation on democracy renovation within a collaborative academic environment.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Fellowships are non-stipendiary (no direct stipend); duration is one academic year (August–July); provides access to Harvard resources and community.
Summary: Supports scholars and practitioners advancing democracy renovation through research or policy work at the Harvard Kennedy School's Allen Lab.
Key Information: No stipend; some remote/part-time options; J-1 visa sponsorship possible for eligible fellows.
Description
The Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center supports a select cohort of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in research and policy work relevant to strengthening democracy in the 21st century. Fellows join a multidisciplinary community focused on themes such as technology and democracy, new frameworks for political economy, democracy reform, and civic education policy. The fellowship offers access to Harvard’s academic resources, collaborative opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual environment, with the expectation that fellows contribute actively to the Lab’s mission and produce a tangible deliverable related to democracy renovation.
