The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship is a prestigious one-year opportunity hosted by the Harvard Radcliffe Institute in the United States. The program supports outstanding scholars, public intellectuals, and artists from around the world, offering a stipend of $78,000 plus $5,000 for project-related expenses.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $83,000 Stipend
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Fellowship Details
The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Program annually supports 50 exceptional individuals whose work demonstrates outstanding achievement and the potential to make significant contributions in their fields and beyond.
Radcliffe fellows are drawn from diverse fields—science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, arts, and public life. During their fellowship year, they pursue ambitious projects, engage with a vibrant intellectual community, and contribute to the rich interdisciplinary environment at Harvard.
The program promotes engaged scholarship and creativity, encouraging fellows to challenge conventions, develop new tools and methods, and explore pressing questions in innovative ways.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Harvard University Radcliffe Fellowship:
Applicants in Humanities and Social Sciences must:
- Have earned a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree (PhD, MD, JD) in their project area at least two years prior to appointment (i.e., by December 2023 for the 2025–26 cycle)
- Have published a monograph or at least two refereed journal articles or edited collection chapters
Applicants in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics must:
- Have earned a doctorate in the proposed project field by December 2023
- Have published at least five refereed journal articles (most fellows in these fields have published many more)
Applicants in the Creative Arts must meet discipline-specific requirements:
- Film and Video: A significant independent body of work exhibited in galleries, museums, festivals, or broadcast
- Visual Arts: At least five years as a professional artist with several curated group shows and two solo exhibitions
- Fiction/Nonfiction:
- One or more published books, or
- A signed book contract, or
- At least three substantial published works
- Poetry: At least 20 published poems or one book of poetry in the last five years and currently completing a manuscript
- Journalism: Minimum of five years professional experience as a journalist
- Playwriting: Several produced plays or works currently under option
- Music Composition: A PhD or DMA is desirable but not required; must show professional achievement and recent performances
Program Benefits
- Duration: September 2025 – May 2026
- Financial Support:
- $78,000 stipend
- Additional $5,000 to support project expenses
- Disbursement Options:
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents affiliated with a U.S. institution may choose to receive the stipend through their home institution or directly
Required Documents
To apply, candidates should prepare:
- A project proposal
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Work samples or portfolio (as applicable by discipline)
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of degree and publications or professional experience
How to Apply
To apply for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship:
- Click HERE to access the official application portal
- Complete and submit your application before the deadline
Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2025
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