Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative Fellowship 2026–2027

The Arctic Initiative Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center invites predoctoral candidates, recent PhD recipients, visiting scholars, and early-career professionals to pursue research addressing the rapidly changing Arctic. Fellows will collaborate with Harvard faculty, policymakers, and experts to develop policy-relevant insights on sustainable ocean management, climate change and permafrost thaw, resilience in the Far North, and emerging Arctic issues.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
2. Value: Funded fellowship (stipend, office space, limited travel support)
3. Study Level: Predoctoral, Postdoctoral
4. Host Country: USA
5. Category: Fellowship
6. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative Fellowship 2026–2027

1. Open to predoctoral, postdoctoral, and early-career researchers.
2. Applicants should demonstrate relevant academic or professional experience in Arctic or climate-related work.
3. Arctic residents and Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
4. Must submit CV, transcript (for predoctoral), research statement, writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Benefits of Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative Fellowship 2026–2027

Funded fellowships include a stipend, office space, and limited travel funding for conferences and workshops. Unfunded or partially funded positions are also available for qualified candidates.

How to Apply

Applications open October 1 and close December 1, 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the Belfer Center website and submit all required materials, including references by December 15, 2025. Selected fellows will hold in-residence appointments at Harvard Kennedy School for the 2026–2027 academic year.

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Inquiries: please contact Tessa Varvares.

For more information, kindly visit Belfer Center Scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Initiative Fellowship 2026–2027