Information on research fellowships offered by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, including academic and professional tracks, eligibility, and application requirements.
Predoctoral candidates must have passed general examinations and made significant progress on their dissertation.; Postdoctoral candidates must have received their Ph.D. within the last five years.; Non-Harvard faculty members may apply to pursue their own research.; Applicants are sought from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.; Encourages applications from women, underrepresented groups, and citizens of all countries.
Requirements
CV/Resume; Unofficial transcript (predoctoral only); Research statement (3-5 pages); Writing sample (less than 50 pages, applicant's own work); Research Proposal (2-3 pages); Contact information for 3 recommenders
Application materials
CV/Resume; Unofficial transcript (predoctoral only); Research statement (3-5 pages); Writing sample (less than 50 pages); Research Proposal (2-3 pages)
How to apply
All applications must be submitted via the online application portal.; Emailed or other methods of application submission will not be accepted.
Important dates
The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.
Contact
Please email for more information.; 79 John F. Kennedy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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