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

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about the Belfer Center Fellowship experience, covering application process, eligibility, recommendations, and portal issues.

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Deadline

December 15

Eligibility

D.Phil. degrees are accepted as Ph.D. equivalents.; Predoctoral fellows must have passed general examinations and made significant dissertation progress.; Postdoctoral applicants can apply if they expect to complete their Ph.D. by the fellowship start date.; Fellowship offers are for applicants only; spouses/partners do not receive Harvard affiliation.

Requirements

Three recommenders are required.; Recommendation letters are due by December 15.; Applications cannot be edited after submission.; Files must be uploaded in PDF format.; New passwords must contain at least 8 characters, 1 letter, and 1 number.

Application materials

No additional documents beyond listed required materials are reviewed.; Recommenders submit letters online.; Upload resume, research statement, unofficial transcript, and writing sample.

How to apply

Review program descriptions to find suitable fellowships.; Provide contact information for three recommenders.; Recommenders receive automated email instructions to upload letters.; Submit full and final applications; no edits allowed post-submission.

Important dates

Recommendation letters due: December 15.; Applicants notified of results by mid-February.

Contact

Contact fellowship program coordinator for research topic compatibility.; Email for recommender instructions if email is not found.; Email to change recommender contact information in extenuating circumstances.; Email belfer_fellowships@hks.harvard.edu to update personal contact details.; Contact for technical issues with the application portal.

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