The Harvard Radcliffe Institute has announced the opening of applications for its 2025–2026 fellowship year. The programme, which selects 50 fellows annually, offers an opportunity for distinguished scholars, artists, scientists, and public intellectuals from around the world to engage in a transformative, interdisciplinary experience and immerse themselves in significant projects.
Radcliffe Fellows are selected for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields and the potential to make a significant impact on broader societal issues. The fellowship provides a rare chance to step away from daily routines and dive deeply into a project, whether it be scientific research, creative arts, or scholarly pursuits. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with fellows coming from diverse fields and perspectives to challenge and inspire themselves.
Radcliffe seeks to build a diverse cohort of fellows, and applications are welcome from individuals at different career stages, nationalities, and disciplines including arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The fellowship is open to both independent scholars and those affiliated with academic institutions.
Fellows are granted full access to Harvard University’s resources, including its libraries, research facilities, and an extensive network of academic and professional contacts. In addition to a stipend of $78,000, fellows receive $5,000 for project expenses, and may be eligible for additional funding to cover relocation, housing, and childcare. Radcliffe also offers healthcare support and the possibility to hire Harvard undergraduate students as Research Partners, with their wages covered by the Institute.
Reflecting Radcliffe’s history and legacy, the Institute particularly encourages proposals that focus on women, gender, and society, or those that draw on the extensive collections of the Schlesinger Library. The Institute also prioritizes projects related to climate change, academic freedom, and political polarization, among other critical global issues.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to begin their applications early to ensure they meet the stringent eligibility requirements and can prepare the necessary materials, including a project proposal, curriculum vitae, writing or work samples, and letters of recommendation.
For applicants in the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts, deadline for submission of applications is September 12, 2024. For applicants in science, engineering, and mathematics, deadline for submission is October 3, 2024.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit the Harvard Radcliffe Institute website https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/radcliffe-fellowship/become-a-radcliffe-fellow.
