Applicant criteria
- 24 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Radcliffe Fellowship Program at Harvard Radcliffe Institute offers exceptional scholars, artists, public intellectuals, and scientists a unique chance to focus on groundbreaking research or creative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. This prestigious fellowship allows individuals to step away from the usual demands of their work and dedicate an entire year to innovative scholarship and artistic endeavors.
What is the Radcliffe Fellowship?
Radcliffe fellows are chosen from diverse disciplines including humanities, social sciences, creative arts, science, engineering, and mathematics. The fellowship program supports engaged scholarship—projects that challenge conventions, create new tools and methods, and address critical social, political, or environmental issues.
Available Subjects:
- Climate Change: Proposals addressing questions of impact, equity, and climate justice.
- Academic Freedom and Diversity: Projects that explore intellectual diversity, political polarization, and the role of higher education in promoting free inquiry.
- Women, Gender, and Society: Proposals focusing on issues related to women’s rights, gender equality, and societal change.
- Scientific and Technological Advancements: Proposals from fields impacted by federal research funding cuts, focusing on areas like engineering and data science.
The deadline for applications in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts is September 11, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
The deadline for applications in science, engineering, and mathematics is September 30, 2025, 11:59 ET.
Benefits
- Collaborative Community: Fellows engage with scholars and artists from a variety of fields, gaining new insights and inspiration.
- Access to Harvard Resources: Fellows gain access to Harvard’s libraries, archives, and student partnerships to support their research and creative work.
- Networking and Development: Opportunities to participate in workshops, seminars, and events to support personal and professional growth.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree (or its equivalent, such as a JD or MD) before December 2022 for fields including science, engineering, mathematics, and the humanities or social sciences.
A distinguished professional or academic record is required, such as:
Publishing scholarly books or peer-reviewed journal articles (for researchers).
Presenting recognized artistic works or performances (for artists).
Publishing literary or journalistic works (for writers and creatives).
Applicants from outside academia, including independent scholars and practitioners, are eligible.
Affiliation with a university or research institution is not required.
Applicants must not be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at the time of application.
Former recipients of the Radcliffe Fellowship since 1999 are not eligible.
Collaborative applications (from two individuals) are accepted, provided both applicants meet all eligibility requirements.
The fellowship is open to all nationalities, and international fellows may be eligible for a J-1 visa.