Hertog War Studies Program

Hertog Fellowships Application

Application page for Hertog Fellowships, including online and residential programs. Applications for Summer 2026 are closed.

Faculty - Hertog Foundation

Hertog Foundation faculty and speakers are accomplished leaders in academia, politics, journalism, or business, representing diverse views. They teach various programs.

FAQs - Hertog Foundation

Frequently asked questions about applying for fellowships with the Hertog Foundation, covering application process, eligibility, nominations, and more.

War Studies Program

Intensive two-week program for advanced undergraduates on the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. Applications closed.

Political Studies Program

Summer program in Washington, DC for undergraduates and recent graduates focusing on American self-government, political theory, and practice. Includes seminars and guest lectures.

The Horticultural Herbarium

Article discussing the importance and collection of specimens for the Arnold Arboretum's horticultural herbarium, detailing identification challenges and practices.

Constitutional Studies Program - Hertog Foundation

Two-week fellowship studying America's constitutional history through significant conflicts and debates, led by legal expert Adam J. White. Applications are closed for Summer 2026.

2025 HWSP Syllabus

Syllabus for the 2025 Hertog War Studies Program (HWSP) Summer Course, detailing instructors, course materials, and daily lesson plans with objectives and readings.

Wild Plants in the City

A handbook for identifying wild plants in urban environments, focusing on species found in the northeastern United States, particularly Boston.

Thoreau's Climbing Fern Rediscovered

Article detailing the rediscovery of Thoreau's Climbing Fern (Lygodium palmatum) in Concord, Massachusetts, based on historical research and Thoreau's journal entries.

“Machiavelli’s Political Thought”

Commentary on “Victory Misunderstood

Herbaceous Aliens in the Arboretum

An article from Arnoldia, Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum, discussing native and alien herbaceous plants found in the Arboretum, with botanical details.

Cunin/Sigal Research Award - Arnold Arboretum

Supports graduate and advanced undergraduate students in botanical research, with preference for those using Arnold Arboretum collections. Awards up to $2,000.

The Herbarium Introduced

An article explaining the purpose and function of a herbarium, specifically the Arnold Arboretum's collection of dried plant specimens for scientific and horticultural study.

U.S. Department of Defense, Ch. 1, “Theory and Foundations,” Joint Publication 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States

Carl von Clausewitz: Two Letters on Strategy

Envisioning Future Warfare

The Dynamics of Doctrine: The Changes in German Tactical Doctrine During the First World War

The Campaign for the Living Collections - Arnold Arboretum

A 10-year initiative to expand the Arnold Arboretum's Living Collections for scientific research and conservation, focusing on plant exploration and preservation.

https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AUPress/Books/B_0151_Boyd_Discourse_Winning_Losing.PDF

Airland Battle Doctrine

Gulf War Air Power Survey

Plants - Arnold Arboretum

Explore the Arnold Arboretum's comprehensive living collections of temperate ligneous plants from around the world, including plant bios, collections, and research efforts.