Harvard University - John F. Kennedy School of Government - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fellowships for predoctoral candidates, recent Ph D recipients, visiting scholars, and junior faculty in energy, climate, and technology policy.

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Award amountOffice space; Stipend provided; $46,000 USD (predoctoral fellows); Health insurance for postdoctoral fellows; $46,000 USD to predoctoral research fellows; $56,000 USD to postdoctoral research fellows; Support for research expenses, including travel; Predoctoral stipends up to approximately $70,000

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Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy

Fellowship for History Predoctoral Candidates and Ph.D. recipients at Harvard's Belfer Center. Applications are closed.

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Deadline

December 1, 2025

Award amount

$56,000 USD (postdoctoral/advanced research fellows)

Eligibility

Preference for History Ph.D. students or postdoctoral researchers.; Scholars in other fields with strong historical research focus considered.

Requirements

CV/Resume; Unofficial transcript (predoctoral only); Research statement (3-5 pages); Writing sample (less than 50 pages, single author); Contact info for 3 recommenders

Application materials

CV/ Resume; Unofficial transcript (predoctoral only); Research statement (3-5 pages); Writing sample (less than 50 pages, single author); Contact info for 3 recommenders

Important dates

Application period: October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025; Recommendation letters due: December 15, 2025; Applicants notified by: February 15, 2026

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