Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship 2025-2026
- Omran Aburayya
- May 31
- 3 min read
If you're a scholar, artist, scientist, journalist, or public intellectual seeking a transformative opportunity to delve deeply into your work within a vibrant interdisciplinary community, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship 2025–2026 offers an exceptional platform. Applications are now open for this prestigious, fully funded fellowship at Harvard University, providing a unique chance to advance your research or creative projects while engaging with a diverse cohort of fellows.
🎓Radcliffe Fellowship Summary
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Host Institution: Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University
Level: Mid-career professionals, scholars, scientists, artists, and public intellectuals
Target Group: Individuals demonstrating exceptional achievement and potential in their respective fields
Fields of Focus: Humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, mathematics, creative arts, journalism, and interdisciplinary projects
Value and Coverage: $78,000 stipend plus $5,000 for project expenses; additional support for relocation, housing, childcare, and health insurance
Duration: 9 months (September 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)
Application Deadlines:
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts: September 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: September 30, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Eligible To: Applicants worldwide, regardless of nationality, gender, race, or career stage
🧭 Fellowship Overview
Each year, the Radcliffe Fellowship Program selects approximately 50 fellows from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Fellows are provided with the time, space, and resources to pursue ambitious projects in a supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration.
Fellows engage in regular seminars, workshops, and social events, benefiting from access to Harvard's extensive libraries, archives, and other resources. They may also participate in the Radcliffe Research Partnership Program, collaborating with Harvard undergraduate students who assist in various aspects of their projects.
The program encourages projects that address pressing social and policy issues, with particular interest in proposals related to:
Academic freedom and bridging ideological divides
Climate change and environmental justice
Innovative approaches in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Women's studies, gender, and society, especially those utilizing the Schlesinger Library's collections
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
Stipend: $78,000 for the fellowship year
Project Expenses: $5,000 to support project-related costs
Relocation Support: Funds to assist with moving expenses
Housing Assistance: Access to housing resources and potential subsidies
Childcare Support: Financial assistance for dependent childcare
Health Insurance: Eligibility for health coverage through Harvard
Office/Studio Space: Dedicated workspace in Byerly Hall
Harvard Appointment: Full-time visiting fellow status with access to university facilities
Research Collaboration: Opportunity to hire Harvard undergraduate research partners
Professional Development: Participation in workshops, lectures, and networking events
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Open to individuals from around the world
Demonstrated record of achievement and exceptional promise in the proposed field
Projects may be individual or collaborative (up to two people working on the same project)
Commitment to full-time residency at the Radcliffe Institute during the fellowship period
Willingness to engage with the interdisciplinary community and participate in Institute activities
📝 Application Procedure
Application Components:
Online Application Form: Complete the form through the Radcliffe Fellowship application portal.
Curriculum Vitae: A CV no longer than six pages, highlighting significant achievements and publications.
Project Proposal: A detailed description of the proposed work, including a 150-word abstract understandable to a general audience.
Work Sample: A sample of previous work relevant to the proposed project.
References: Contact information for three referees who will provide letters of recommendation.
Application Process:
Register and submit all materials through the Radcliffe Fellowship application portal.
Ensure all components are completed and submitted by the relevant deadline.
Applicants will be notified of the selection outcomes in early 2026.
📌 Additional Information
Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Radcliffe Institute in Cambridge, MA, for the full duration of the fellowship.
The Institute fosters a community that values diversity across various dimensions, including discipline, career stage, race and ethnicity, country of origin, gender and sexual orientation, and ideological perspective.
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