Research Fellowships for Professionals in Media and Politics

The Joan Shorenstein Fellowship Program is a research program that aims to advance research in the field of media, politics and public policy, facilitate a dialogue among journalists, scholars, policymakers and students. Applicants must be related to one of the following categories:

- Journalist: Reporter, editor, producer with a minimum of five years experience at a news organization

- Politician: Someone who has campaigned and been elected to a national or high-level state office.

- Scholar: Tenured or tenure-track professor in political science, political communication, journalism, international political communication. Must be employed by a college, university or research institution for seven years or more.

- Policymaker: High-level official in a cabinet office or adviser to a candidate for national office. Minimum 10 years experience in equivalent role.

The Center hosts eight one-semester residential fellowships each year (four per semester). Fellows will conduct research, write and publish a paper on a media/politics topic, and engage the in the Harvard community.

This fellowship provides financial assistance in the form of a stipend of $30,000 for one semester. Travel and living expenses are not covered by the Shorenstein Center. Office space, computer and telephone are provided.