Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship
Forecasted
Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship supports scholars pursuing gender-related research and academic exchange at Harvard Kennedy School to complete significant scholarly publications.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary fellowship lasting 1–2 semesters
Summary: WAPPP research fellowships support gender-related scholarship and substantial publications through engagement with Harvard Kennedy School’s academic community.
Key Information: Open to PhD candidates and post-PhD scholars conducting research in one of WAPPP’s three focal areas.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) at Harvard Kennedy School offers non-stipendiary research fellowships to exceptional scholars conducting gender-related research in one of the program’s three focal areas. Fellows conduct their own research while engaging with faculty and students at Harvard Kennedy School and beyond, contributing to the intellectual life of the center.
The fellowship combines sustained scholarly work with active academic exchange. Fellows are expected to participate in weekly seminars and attend and present papers at other seminars relevant to their interests. During the fellowship, they are also expected to complete a book, monograph, scholarly article, or other significant publication. Applicants may request a residential fellowship with office space or a non-residential fellowship.
