WAPPP Fellowship (Women and Public Policy Program)
The WAPPP Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School supports scholars conducting gender-focused research in economic, political, health, or education policy within a collaborative academic community.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Non-stipendiary fellowship (no direct stipend); provides academic affiliation and access to resources.
Summary: Supports exceptional scholars conducting gender-related research in economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education through a collaborative academic community at Harvard Kennedy School.
Key Information: Fellowship is non-stipendiary; active seminar participation and residency required.
Description
The Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School offers non-stipendiary fellowships to outstanding scholars pursuing research on gender and public policy. The fellowship is designed to advance women and gender equity in the fields of economic opportunity, political participation, health, or education. Fellows join a vibrant intellectual community and are expected to actively contribute to WAPPP’s research seminars and related academic events. The program supports fellows in the completion of significant scholarly work—such as books, monographs, or articles—during their period of residence at Harvard Kennedy School.
