The Applications are open to apply for the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2026-27 in the USA. It is a Fully Funded International Fellowship for Fellows from around the world to spend a Year at Harvard University, USA. The fellowship runs from September 2026–May 2027. The objective of the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship is to invite individuals who have done exceptional work in their fields and allow them to delve deeply into their projects. This includes scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, and practitioners from around the world. Each year, the Radcliffe Fellowship selects approximately 50 applicants for a fully funded fellowship at Harvard University.

Overview

• A fully funded one-year residential fellowship at Harvard University, offering approximately 50 fellowships annually.
  
• Fellowship term: September 2026 – May 2027.
  
• Designed for eminent professionals including scholars, scientists, artists, writers, journalists, and practitioners to pursue independent projects within a multidisciplinary community.
  

Fields of Work

• Humanities and Social Sciences
  
• Creative Arts including non-fiction writers, poets, playwrights, visual artists
  
• Science, Engineering and Mathematics
  ﹘ Includes disciplines such as biology, physics, computer science, earth sciences, statistics among others.

Eligibility Criteria

• Suitable for individuals with outstanding accomplishments in their respective fields.
  
• Doctoral candidates currently enrolled in PhD programmes are typically ineligible unless their dissertation has been accepted and they meet field-specific exceptions.
  
• Requires a strong portfolio of published, performed or exhibited work.
  

Fellowship Benefits

The fellowship offers an annual stipend of US $78,000, along with a US $5,000 project fund to support research or creative work. It provides relocation and travel support to and from the United States, ensuring a smooth transition for international fellows. Participants also receive paid housing and childcare assistance, as well as access to healthcare plans through Harvard University. Fellows are granted dedicated office or studio space at Radcliffe Yard, and they are eligible to hire research assistants, with wages fully covered by the programme. Additionally, they are invited to take part in professional development events and public engagement forums, offering valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Application Deadline

• 11 September 2025 for Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts
  
• 30 September 2025 for Science, Engineering and Mathematics
  

Application Procedure

1. Register and complete the online application on the Radcliffe Fellowship portal.
   
2. Select one of three areas: Humanities & Social Sciences; Creative Arts; Science, Engineering & Mathematics.
   
3. Upload the following:
   
   • Application form
     
   • Curriculum Vitae
     
   • Project proposal with bibliography
     
   • Sample of writing or artistic work
     
   • Letters of recommendation (usually two or three)
     
4. Ensure submission by the respective deadline for the chosen field.